OATS News
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Linn County Driver for 15 Years of Service
June 3, 2010
In June of 1995 Gayla Ross decided she was ready for a change. After 17 years of working in a pharmaceutical department, she was in search of something that would offer some variety and get her out amongst people. She answered a newspaper ad for drivers with OATS, Inc. and has never regretted the decision.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Northeast Regional Administrative Coordinator for 15 Years of Service
May 26, 2010
“I am proud of the services we provide that allow people to live independently in their homes,” says Marsha Crowley about her 15-year career with OATS, Inc.
Land Purchase in Macon to House New OATS Transportation Facility
May 6, 2010
OATS, Inc. is pleased to announce the purchase of land in Macon, Missouri, to be the site of the new Northeast Regional facility. The approximately 4.5 acres is located in Heartland Enterprise Park, near the intersection of Highways 63 and 36, making it an excellent location with easy access to both major highways serving the northeast region.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Lincoln County Driver for 15 Years of Service
March 31, 2010
Fifteen years ago Roxana Heidbrier sent her children off to kindergarten and decided she wanted something to keep her busy while they were in school. She also knew that she needed a job that would understand and work around her commitment as a mother. OATS was the perfect solution.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Monroe County Driver for 15 Years of Service
March 29, 2010
It was 1995 when Shirley Ensor began her career as a driver for OATS, Inc. One day while talking with a neighbor about their children getting older, the neighbor mentioned that she recently started working for OATS. To Shirley, driving for OATS sounded like something she would enjoy.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Saline County Driver for 15 Years of Service
March 1, 2010
It was 1995 when Corrine Wallace began her career with OATS. Her children were grown and had moved out on their own, and Corrine wanted something to do full time. She spoke to a friend who was working for OATS, and he convinced her it was a place she would enjoy.
OATS, Inc. Welcomes New Board Members
February 4, 2010
OATS, Inc. is pleased to welcome new board members Mary Bishop and Nancy Sipes, who were sworn in at the monthly board meeting on January 26, 2010. Both are looking forward to serving the people of their regions.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Saline County Driver for 15 Years of Service
January 29, 2010
Terry Heilman of Marshall, Missouri began her career with OATS, Inc. fifteen years ago when she realized that her recent divorce would necessitate going back to work. Terry had not been formally employed for the previous 10 years, but spent a good portion of her time shuttling her mom and aunts to and from the places they needed to go. For Terry, driving for OATS seemed like a natural fit.
2009 Brought 2 Million More Miles Traveled and More than 100,000 Additional One-Way Trips
December 8, 2009
The 38th Annual Board of Directors meeting of OATS, Inc. took place on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in Columbia, Missouri. A review of the annual statistical and operating reports showed that during Fiscal Year 2009, OATS drivers provided 1,628,076 one-way trips to nearly 32,000 Missourians. The OATS buses traveled 15,008,123 miles to provide service in the 87 counties that OATS, Inc. serves. In addition, OATS volunteers gave 61,045 hours of their time.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Sullivan County Driver for 15 Years of Service
November 19, 2009
It was a chilly day in November of 1994 when Jerry Todd began his career with OATS, Inc. At the time, Jerry was working part-time for the Pony Express courier service in the Kansas City area, where he had been for 22 years. His wife, Marlene, had already been driving for OATS for six years. When her manager called the house one day he mentioned he was short on drivers and asked Jerry if he knew anyone. It was then that Jerry decided to apply, and not long after, quit his job with Pony Express to devote his time fully to OATS. “I used to deliver papers and now I deliver people,” Jerry says.
Wright County celebrates OATS, Inc. Driver for 30 Years of Service
November 5, 2009
In November of 1979, Janet Chapin applied for a position as a relief driver for OATS, Inc. With a small child at home, Janet was looking for something part-time. A year later, partly due to a need by OATS and Janet’s love of the job, she became a full-time driver. That love has stuck with her for 30 years.
Historical Building Renovated to House Modern Transportation
October 20, 2009
OATS, Inc. is pleased to announce the relocation of their Midwest Regional offices to the historical, newly renovated Amtrak depot. The transportation center, made possible in part through partnership and coordination with the Downtown Sedalia group, has been in progress for more than eight years.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Marion County Driver for 20 Years of Service
October 5, 2009
Twenty years ago, after both of her girls were in school, Judy Richardson decided she wanted to go back to work. That’s when she began her career with OATS, Inc.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Cedar County Driver for 15 Years of Service
September 15, 2009
Shirley Wimsatt began driving for OATS, Inc, in September of 1994 and is proud to celebrate her fifteen year anniversary with the company. Before joining the OATS team, Shirley was a school bus driver. When a couple of her co-workers told Shirley about their other jobs driving for OATS, she decided to apply. Since then she’s been very pleased with the decision.
Golf Tournament Will Aid in Funding of New OATS Vehicles for Passengers
August 12, 2009
Participants of OATS, Inc. 4th Annual Golf Tournament raised $4,000 in profit that will help with the purchase of new OATS vehicles. OATS receives its vehicles through federal grants administered by the Missouri Department of Transportation. These grants pay 80% of the cost for new vehicles, and OATS must raise the other 20% themselves.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Northeast Regional Director for 30 Years of Service
August 5, 2009
Sheree Webb began her career with OATS, Inc. in 1979 when the Northeast office was first established in Shelbina, Missouri. For thirty years, Sheree’s dedication to OATS and the services OATS provides has been appreciated by her superiors, peers and all of those OATS serves.
Mid-Missouri OATS Riders Have More Cause to Feel Safe
August 3, 2009
Mid-Missourians who ride OATS can rest assured they will arrive at their destination safely, due to OATS’ continued efforts. Jack Heusted, Mid-Missouri Regional Director, has completed a three-day training session to become a Certified Vehicle Maintenance Manager. These workshops, geared toward enhancing the skills of maintenance technicians and maintenance managers through a series of specialized topics, result in enhanced safety for all OATS passengers.
OATS, Inc. Employees Excel in Excellence
July 24, 2009
OATS, Inc. congratulates the following associates in their continued pursuit of growth and excellence.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates St. Clair County Driver for 15 Years of Service
July 16, 2009
Rosalie Wuthnow began driving an OATS bus for St. Clair County on July 13th, 1994. For fifteen years, Rosalie has enjoyed helping the OATS riders get to doctor appointments, work and shopping needs.
OATS, Inc. Celebrates Clinton County Driver for 20 Years of Service
July 16, 2009
Susanne Arnold began driving an OATS bus for Clinton County on July 13th, 1989. In her twenty years with OATS, Susanne has enjoyed the close friends she has made and the contact she has with fellow drivers and riders.