BOB BERGEY
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Perkasie, Pennsylvania
Years Driving Motorcoach: 7 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "I love driving, and visiting new places all around our great country."
Favorite Destination: Day trips: the big cities, especially New York City and Washington DC; Overnight trips: Canada (Quebec, Niagara Falls), and in the south, Williamsburg, Virginia
Why? "I really enjoy seeing new places and showing them to others...plus lots of great opportunities for travel photography!"
Hobbies: Digital Photography
Past Careers: Professional Photographer; Printing Business Owner
Anything Else to Share: "I really enjoy talking and interacting with my passengers and making the trip as enjoyable and pleasant as possible. This is a great job! You can view photos from many of my trips by going to my website, www.eightwheels.com (motorcoaches have eight wheels!)"
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 2003
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DON BOLIG
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Telford, Pennsylvania
Years Driving Motorcoach: 4 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "The variety of the passengers, destinations and other drivers."
Favorite Destination: Washington DC
Why? "I enjoy walking and I enjoy history. As I walk around the Mall area, I envision all of the history that has been made in the surrounding buildings."
Hobbies: Reading, Sports and Music
Past Careers: Retired Postal Employee
Anything Else to Share: "My wife, Carol and I have been married for 32 years. We have two children, Lisa who is 29 years old, and Ryan who is 26 years old."
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 2006
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COURTLAND GEE
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Years Driving Motorcoach: 5 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "Driving passengers to different places of interest; some that I would probably not see on my own. Such as: a Quilting Show, Breakers Mansion in Rhode Island, Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Gettysburg and many more."
Favorite Destination: "I enjoy all of the destinations that I drive to."
Why? "To experience what is there. Even returning to the same place can present different experiences. New York City is always different!"
Hobbies: Fishing, Skiing, Motorcycle Riding
Past Careers: Human Resources Manager
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 2005
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BLAINE HAGEY
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Years Driving Motorcoach: 7 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "The variety of people and places we visit."
Favorite Destination: Williamsburg, Washington D.C.
Why? "Both are rich in history."
Hobbies: Photography
Past Careers: Baptist Minister, Shipping Manager, and Colorologist
Anything Else to Share: "I have been married for 39 years and have 4 children and 4 grand-children."
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 2005
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BOB HARMER
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Roxborough, Pennsylvania
Years Driving Motorcoach: 9 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "Driving to the many different places we visit, interacting with our many diverse passengers."
Favorite Destination: New England area
Why? "Combination of mountains, rocky coast lines, and the laidback lifestyles."
Hobbies: Woodworking, Technology, Fixing anything that is broke and Photography.
Past Careers: Restaurant Owner
Anything Else to Share: "I have been married to my wife, Connie for 19 years and we have a daughter, Emily who is 16 years old with her learner's permit. We have two Westies. Two years ago, because of my daughter's love of horses, we rescued a former thoroughbred racehorse which has become the love of her life."
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 2002
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PHIL JARINKO
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Years Driving Motorcoach: 20 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "All the fun groups which I go with."
Favorite Destination: Gettysburg
Why? "For all the history."
Hobbies: Writing a Novel and Song Lyrics; Gourmet Cooking
Past Careers: Agricultural Research and Insurance Salesperson
Anything Else to Share: "I am waiting to hear from Nashville regarding some Country Star to buy one of my songs. I also am writing a novel with an anti-terrorism theme set in South and Central America."
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 1990
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PHIL PRATT
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Years Driving Motorcoach: 13 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "I like meeting people and traveling to interesting destinations."
Favorite Destination: Historical Sites, Baseball trips and really anywhere Hagey's sends me.
Why? "To learn something new each trip."
Hobbies: Amateur Photography and Traveling with Family
Past Careers: Retired from U.S. Army after 26 years
Anything Else to Share: "During my time in the Army, I traveled to Grenada, Antigua, St. Kitts, St. Lucia and other Caribbean countries on official military business.I am married to my wife, Maryann, for 31 years and we have one son, Phil Jr. and daughter in-law, Casey. Our first Grandchild is due in September of 2010. I also am an avid Phillies Fan."
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 1996
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BRUCE SHAFFER
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Years Driving MotorcoahH: 34 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "Like meeting new people, going to new and different places."
Favorite Destination: Chesapeake Bay Area
Why? "Like sailing and the activities associated with the Bay Area."
Hobbies: Skiing, Sailing, Camping, Volunteering and playing with our Grandchildren, Abigail, Declan and Elias.
Past Careers: Retired Electronics Engineer from L3 Communications (formerly Lockheed Martin)
Anything Else to Share: "I really enjoy working for Hagey Coach as it is a family owned and run Company. Everyone is pleasant to work with. I like the camaraderie of the drivers and the rest of my fellow workers."
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 1976
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TOM SIMMONEAU
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Years Driving Motorcoach: 16 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "It's different everyday."
Favorite Destination: New England
Why? "Because the seafood is good!"
Hobbies: Jogging
Past Careers: UPS Driver, San Francisco Cab Driver
Anything Else to Share: "I was born in Los Angeles but, grew up in Oregon. I have been married for 38 years. My son is a Newscaster in Philadelphia for Channel 3 and my daughter is a Middle School Librarian."
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 2000
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JOE SKRZAT
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Years Driving Motorcoach: 13 1/2 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "There are several: Doing something completely different from my full time career, working in a family owned friendly environment, camaraderie with fellow driver, and schedule flexibility."
Favorite Destination: Lake Placid, New York
Why? "I was there for the 1980 Winter Olympics, saw the U.S. Ice Hockey team beat the Soviets 4-3 and go on to win the Gold Medal. Fantastic mountain scenery, tranquil, simply a neat place."
Hobbies: My Grandson, House in Cape May, Model Trains, and love to Travel. Have been to: Guam, Peleliu, Philippines, Hanoi, Danang, Singapore, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Hawaii.
Past Careers: Naval Intelligence Officer (4 1/2 yrs.), Retired FBI Agent (25+ yrs.)
Anything Else to Share: I am a Vietnam Veteran. I went back to Vietnam 3 years ago to Hanoi and Danang, where I was based.
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 1996
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JOHN WILMER
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Years Driving Motorcoach: 3 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "Driving somewhere different everyday."
Favorite Destination: Washington D.C.
Why? "Because of all the museums and the history."
Hobbies: Photography
Past Careers: Electronic Technician for 6 years
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 2006
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SANFORD YODER
Driver-Escort
Hometown: Royersford, Pennsylvania
Years Driving Motorcoach: 11 years
Favorite Part of the Job: "Actually, the driving. I like to be on the road."
Favorite Destination: Indian Head, New Hampshire
Why? "Because of the Inn's set up. The food was unbelievable with generous portions."
Hobbies: Real Estate Investor
Past Careers: Tractor-Trailer Driver, Property Maintenance, Carpenter
Anything Else to Share: "Nice Office People to work with." :)
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 1999
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SHANNON BAUMAN
Tour Manager
Hometown: Northampton, Pennsylvania
Years in the Motorcoach industry: 27 years
Favorite Part of the Job: Working with maps. Ever since I was a child, I have loved reading maps.
Favorite Destination: New York City
Why?: Broadway Shows and great Art Museums
Hobbies: Travelling, wine-tasting and working on my family's blog.
Past Careers: Exercise Technician, Census Worker
Anything else you would like to share: In 1992, I married my soul mate, Dave. Together we enjoy travelling to Europe, cooking, and playing with our kitties, Marty, Churchill and Clementine.
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 1989
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DOREEN GERY
Reservationist
Hometown: Pennsburg, Pennsylvania
Years in the Motorcoach Industry: 20 years
Favorite Part of the Job: Listening to customers get all excited about going on a tour. I also enjoy working with my friendly co-workers.
Favorite Destination: Ocean City, New Jersey
Why?: My family loves the beach!
Hobbies: Golf, Walking, Photography, Cross-Stitching and spending time with my friends and family.
Past Careers: Travel Agent
Anything else you would like to share: I am married to my High School sweetheart, Marshall for 26 years. We have two children, Heather and Ryan.
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 1992
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BLAKE HAGEY
Dispatcher
Hometown: Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Years in the Motorcoach industry: 30+ years
Favorite Part of the Job: Always doing something different. There are no two days alike.
Favorite Destination: Washington DC and New York City
Why?: The cities are always changing. Always good to visit any time of the year. Many historical memories. Lots of great sights.
Hobbies: Digital Photography (Weddings and Sports)
Past Careers: None. Ever since Jr. High I have been in the bus business. Cleaning, repairing, driving, selling, training, escorting and dispatching.
Anything else you would like to share: I have been married for 29 years and I have three daughters and a son-in-law.
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 1975
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BRIAN HAGEY
General Manager
Hometown: Franconia, Pennsylvania
Years in the Motorcoach industry: 30 years
Favorite Part of the Job: Talking with customers and learning about new destinations.
Favorite Destination: New England, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia
Why?: Beacuse of all the history, landscapes, villages and towns.
Hobbies: Collecting early American books and antiques. Studying local history and genealogy. Visiting my children and grandchildren.
Past Careers: I grew up in the family business. For a short time, I was a butcher at Moyer Packing Co. and later became a Federal meat inspector for the USDA. After that, I returned to the family tour business in 1981.
Anything else you would like to share: I have been married for 33 years, have 3 children, and 4 grandchildren.
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 1981
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KATHY HARRAR
Reservationist
Hometown: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Years in the Motorcoach industry: 2 years
Favorite Part of the Job: Our friendly customers and learning about new destinations.
Favorite Destination: Any warm and sunny beach!
Hobbies: Baking with my daughters, reading, walking in the park, and watching movies.
Past Careers: Chiropractic Office for 9 years.
Anything else you would like to share: I am married to my amazing husband, Scott for 25 years. We have two daughters in college. Alicia, a senior at Penn State University and Brooke, a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. We also have the most loving, energetic 10 year old Viszla named Cody.
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 2007
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DONNA MOSES
Charter Manager
Hometown: East Greenville, Pennsylvania
Years in the Motorcoach industry: 26 years
Favorite Part of the Job: Talking with tour and charter clients and planning mystery trips.
Favorite Destination: Cape May, NJ
Why?: Because I love the beach, all the Victorian B& B's and eclectic little restaurants.
Hobbies: I love being a beach bum, hanging out with my friends and family. Playing with my three yorkies, Zeke, Zoe and Skylar. I also enjoy wine tasting and Love to travel to all sorts of places.
Past Careers: Bridal Consultant
Anything else you would like to share: I am married to my wonderful husband, Rowdy for 28 years. We have one fun-loving daughter, Brittany, age 24.
WITH HAGEY COACH & TOURS SINCE 1995
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