Blue Bird Announces Resignation Of Britton Smith; Phil Horlock To Remain As President And CEO

Blue Bird Corporation, a provider of electric and low-emission school buses, has announced that Britton Smith has resigned from his position as President, effective Sept. 28, 2024.

“Mr. Smith has decided to step down for personal reasons. The company respects his decision and wishes him well in his future endeavors. Mr. Smith will also step down from the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately,” according to a press release.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Blue Bird team, I want to express our gratitude to Britton for his leadership and contributions to the company,” Doug Grimm, Chairman of the Board, said. “We wish him all the best in the future.”

The release added: “Following Smith’s departure, Blue Bird’s current Chief Executive Officer, Phil Horlock, will assume the additional role of President, and will continue to lead the company, as he has for nearly 14 years.”

“It has been an honor to serve as President of Blue Bird,” Smith said. “My decision to step down is driven by personal reasons and I need to focus on these important aspects of my life at this time. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our employees and partners for their support during my tenure.”

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