collins industries ( or collins bus corporation ) is a hutchinson , kansas company that specializes in manufacturing of type a and type b school buses , and also manufactures ambulances and other special-purpose vehicles .

the company was founded in 1971 and as of 1998 it was made up of four subsidiaries : collins bus corporation , wheeled coach industries , inc. ; world trans , inc. and capacity of texas , inc . the company has about 900 employees , in three manufacturing facilities .

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1971 : don collins ' entrepreneurial efforts lead to the incorporation of collins industries .
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google map of collins industries - wheeled coach industries address : 1700 e essex road , hutchinson , kansas , united states .
with its comeback complete , collins industries completes its initial public offering of stock .
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1983 : with its comeback complete , collins industries completes its initial public offering of stock .
collins is owned and operated by a third generation of collins’ . mike collins is the president & financial officer . andy collins is in charge of dispatch operations and leigh ann collins manages the entire front office .
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collins industries inc . has reorganized its vehicle manufacturing operation in orlando into two corporate divisions to handle a record backlog of orders for ambulances and custom - designed buses . the kansas - based corporation has spun off a new bus division from its ambulance subsidiary , wheeled coach industries inc . , and appointed a new general manager , said don collins , president and chairman of collins industries . ' ' i think it is a very important part of collins industries , ' ' he said friday after the company ' s annual shareholders meeting at the harley hotel .
principal competitors : federal signal corporation ; blue bird corporation ; thor industries , inc .
every city , town , village , and hamlet today is represented with the products that were innovated and manufactured by collins industries . key dates :
principal subsidiaries : capacity of texas inc . ; collins bus corporation ; wheeled coach industries inc . ; mid bus corporation ; world trans , inc .
following the adage of founder henry r . collins , “can’t never could” . team collins’ operates a well organized family business .
wheeled coach industries will get a new president later this month as the result of a recent merger between the orlando company and kansas - based collins industries inc . gary folsom , vice president and general manager of collins industries , will take over as wheeled coach ' s president and chief executive officer on aug . 15 . robert collins , president and founder of the ambulance and specialty - bus maker , will become general manager of the ambulance division . . . .
collins purchased manufacturer mid bus in 1998 . since october 2006 collins has been an 80 - percent owned subsidiary of bns holding inc .
collins industries inc . has reached a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets of waldon inc . , a manufacturer of industrial and construction equipment based in fairview , ok .
ambulance manufacturing operations become the largest in the world after the purchase of wheeled coach industries , inc .
structural steel fabrication - collins industries is a leading edmonton structural steel fabrication company . for over 25 years , cil has served the commercial , industrial and institutional steel fabrication markets .
miller - meteor div . , wayne works , 1956 - 1979 ; bellefontaine , ohio ; miller - meteor div . of collins industries , 1984 - 1992 ; hutchinson , kansas
martell , lillian zier , ' kansas - based collins industries serves strong niche of small - bus buyers , ' knight - ridder / tribune business news , march 2 , 1999 .
in 1992 , michael a . ( mike ) collins purchased a small business and incorporated collins industries , inc . it also contracted with gp to sort , saw hardwood and pine logs in specific lengths and transport to various mills in middle georgia . with changes in the operation of the timber industry , collins industries changed its focus to transporting building products . ci purchased one truck and leased a flatbed trailer from general trailer service . after a short period of time , ci purchased jones trucking in griffin , ga . and in 2005 ci purchased collins trucking co . , inc . today collins industries is the parent company for several successful entities . one , collins trucking company , operates 70 plus power units , utilizing flatbed , and van trailers operating throughout the southeast and midwestern states .
newfoundland was still a colony of great britain and king george v appointed pf collins as the dominion’s official customs broker in 1921 . pf collins participated in the development of newfoundland’s first industries and helped arrange the movement of vital imported goods to points around the island .
2015 : forney industries relocates their headquarters to 2057 vermont ave , fort collins , colorado and moves their warehouse from horseheads , new york to a larger facility in tipp city , ohio .
1985 : ambulance manufacturing operations become the largest in the world after the purchase of wheeled coach industries , inc .
welcome to collins where community and nature ' s beauty come together . collins is centrally located at the intersection of highways 84 and 49 in south mississippi . it thrives with businesses , restaurants and friendly neighborhoods . welcome to collins !
2011 : forney industries purchases a new warehouse & distribution facility in fort collins , colorado , adding an additional 60 , 000 square feet of space , totaling just over 100 , 000 square feet .
collins industries is a manufacturer of ambulances ( including medical attack vehicles , rescue vehicles , and fire emergency vehicles ) , a producer of type “a” small school buses , and a manufacturer of terminal trucks . .
amid the expansion in hutchinson and orlando , collins rounded out his first year as chief executive officer by completing a move that significantly bolstered the company ' s position in its original business . in november 1998 , collins industries signed a definitive agreement to acquire mid bus inc . , a bluffton , ohio - based manufacturer of type a school buses . the acquisition , completed in december 1998 , widened collins industries ' lead over all rivals , giving the company an estimated 50 percent share of the domestic market .
collins trucking is owned and operated by a third generation of collins’ . after wwii , henry r . collins began collins concrete pipe co . a small business manufacturing concrete pipe for casing water wells and driveways . in 1962 , michael a . ( mac ) collins partnered with his father to begin collins concrete products a manufacture of pre - cast concrete septic tanks . a few years later , 1965 , collins concrete products was incorporated to collins ready mix concrete , inc . , supplying concrete for residential and commercial construction . in addition to trucks delivering concrete products and ready mix concrete , collins operated tractor trailer dumps hauling sand and gravel . after supplying concrete for the construction of a plywood plant built by georgia pacific corporation , another venture was incorporated collins trucking co . inc . collins trucking co . , inc . entered into a contract with gp to transport pine and hardwood logs to various mills in georgia . the annual renewal contract is ongoing today .
according to police , the investigation raised the suspicion of “systematic criminal behavior and deep corruption seemingly commonplace in israel aerospace industries . ”
as reported in the november 11 , 1994 issue of the orlando business journal , scandal rocked collins industries in 1993 and 1994 . the company ' s difficulties stemmed from an overstatement of profits in its 1992 financial statements , the same year it recorded $ 140 million in sales . unreported expenses at the company ' s wheeled coach subsidiary had inflated profits , engulfing collins industries in controversy . in march 1993 , five days after the company announced it would have to revise its 1992 fiscal statements , chief financial officer joseph hebb resigned . but hebb ' s departure did not resolve the matter . in november 1994 , the securities and exchange commission ( sec ) leveled a civil suit and administrative action against collins industries . collins industries settled the lawsuit without admitting or denying the sec ' s findings , but the company incurred more than $ 3 million in costs associated with the investigation .
the inaugural unit was delivered to gorman enterprises , the collins dealer for upstate new york .
founder ' s son , donald collins , jr . , is named chief executive officer .
collins industries inc . on monday announced reduced losses despite a sales decline for the nine months ended july 31 . losses totaled $ 715 , 000 , down dramatically from losses of nearly $ 7 . 9 million , posted last year . nine - month sales slipped to $ 101 . 8 million from $ 107 . 0 million last year . collins industries , based in hutchinson , kan . , makes ambulances at its winter park subsidiary , wheeled coach .
the formal creation of collins ' s company also marked its move to hutchinson , kansas . collins needed a manufacturing facility capable of supporting his growing business , and he found one in hutchinson when a suitable space became available after the closure of a motorhome plant . by the time collins had settled into hutchinson , he had already diversified his business by modifying cargo vans into ambulances , adding another facet to his specialty vehicle business that in the years to come would develop into a mainstay business for collins industries .
collins’ manufacturing facility in south hutchinson , kan . , has been completely changed over to produce the new buses , which are marketed under the brands of collins , mid bus and corbeil .
collins employees and national school transportation association ( nsta ) board members — who were in town for a tour of the collins facility — gathered to commemorate the completion of the first nexbus .
collins sells its buses under the collins bus , mid bus , and corbeil names , with minor design differences in each line . all models are available on ford or gm cutaway chassis .
collins sells its buses under the collins bus , mid bus , and corbeil names , with minor design differences in each line . all models are available on ford or gm cutaway chassis .
stock analyst kevin dyches has worn out a few erasers trying to pin down collins industries ' bottom line . as one of the few analysts who follow the kansas - based specialty vehicle maker , dyches has been flummoxed by a series of earnings revisions , inventory write - offs and accounting adjustments that plunged the company deep into red ink . collins , which makes ambulances in orlando at its wheeled coach industries subsidiary , starts its 1994 fiscal year today . . . .
( 1 ) although new flyer is canadian , their subsidiaries , nabi and motor coach industries , are headquartered in the u . s .
collins bus corp . recently completed the first nexbus , its newly designed type a school bus .
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1998 : founder ' s son , donald collins , jr . , is named chief executive officer .
collins was purchased by american industrial partners , an investment group . in 2010 , aip combined collins with fleetwood enterprises . e - one , and halcore group to form allied specialty vehicles . [ 3 ]
hutchinson , kan . — collins industries , the largest manufacturer of type a school buses in the u . s . , is exploring a possible sale of the company . it has hired george k . baum advisors llc to assist with the process .
collins is the parent company of two school bus manufacturing divisions — collins bus corp . and mid bus inc . it is also a leading manufacturer of ambulances , terminal trucks and road construction and industrial sweepers .
in august 2001 , accubuilt purchased the assets of vartanian industries , a small shuttle and wheelchair van converter and moved their operations to the lima , plant .
the company ' s manufacturing facility is swept away by fire , forcing the collins family to start anew .
the collins name has long been synonymous with the school bus industry . after half a century of delivering type a school buses with a + marks for strength and safety , it only makes sense that collins has become the nation’s most trusted bus manufacturer across every segment . from type a school buses to today’s collins commercial bus , passengers and businesses can place their trust in collins’ engineering and innovation as much as the company itself .
it ' s not uncommon for a company founder ' s son to take the reins after the father retires . but for robert collins jr . , the new president of wheeled coach industries inc . , succession to the top post of the world ' s largest ambulance maker has to be considered unusual . true , robert collins sr . founded wheeled coach in winter park 20 years ago . but the elder collins sold the operation about 10 years ago , coincidentally to a company called collins industries inc . the son not only stayed on at wheeled coach after it changed hands , but gradually worked his way up to become executive vice president , second in command , about a year ago . he recently was appointed president , after 17 years with the company .
don l . collins , the architect of collins bus in the early 1970s , will be laid to rest this friday in broken arrow , oklahoma , after passing away july 29 at home in florida . he was 83 .
, and also manufactures ambulances and other special - purpose vehicles . the company was founded in 1971 and as of 1998 it was made up of four subsidiaries : collins bus corporation , wheeled coach industries , inc . ; world trans , inc . and capacity of texas , inc .
wheeled coach industries of orlando has delivered 10 hazardous material collection vehicles to union carbide corp . , completing a contract valued at $ 400 , 000 . the vehicles service accidental chemical leaks that happen at plants or while products are in transport . they are equipped with hydraulic lifts to load 55 - gallon drum containers into the back of the unit . wheeled coach makes ambulances and specialty vehicles , and is a subsidiary of collins industries of hutchinson , kan .
with an infinite number of bus floorplans , collins can be configured for any bus market . thanks to consistent seat back thickness , your collins seating platform is changeable and upgradeable . single or bench seat ? child restraint or 3 - point harness ? or perhaps you have an exclusive seat design in mind . collins brings flexibility to the next level .
the parent company of orlando - based wheeled coach industries will transfer the operations of a sister company in alabama to orlando , company officials said monday . all the bus - making operations of transi - corp . in evergreen , ala . , are to be transferred to wheeled coach ' s three - year - old specialty - bus division by oct . 31 . don collins jr . , chief financial officer of parent company collins industries inc . in hutchinson , kans . , said the transi - coach line of buses will keep its name but be made in orlando .
collins industries inc . wednesday appointed an executive within its corporate family to be president of its largest subsidiary , wheeled coach industries inc . in winter park . within a few weeks , gary g . goetsch is expected to relocate to the orlando area from hutchinson , kan . , where he is president of another collins subsidiary , mobile - tech corp . goetsch will replace ron cartwright , who resigned friday as president of wheeled coach , the world ' s largest maker of ambulances . the change in leadership follows last month ' s discovery of accounting errors at wheeled coach .
collins purchased manufacturer mid bus in 1998 . since october 2006 collins has been an 80 - percent owned subsidiary of bns holding inc . [ 2 ] the company purchased the assets of canada - based manufacturer corbeil bus corporation in 2007 . collins was purchased by the investment group american industrial partners . in 2010 , aip combined collins with fleetwood enterprises . e - one , and halcore group to form allied specialty vehicles ( since renamed rev group ) . [ 3 ]
at collins , we know that building a better bus means engineering a stronger vehicle . the two go hand - in - hand without exception , and it wouldn’t be possible without collins’ strict lean manufacturing process . together , all three deliver a kind of quality that has set collins apart in the industry . here’s a look at our engineering in detail :
1979 : the company ' s manufacturing facility is swept away by fire , forcing the collins family to start anew .
the city of collins continues to thrive as new businesses chose the to locate to this bedroom community where tradition meets innovation . with facilities like the state veterans home , grand paradise water park , industries including sanderson farms and major oil companies , collins is home to many multi - million dollar projects . today , the town’s strategic growth is led by mayor v . o . smith and the board of aldermen .
on march 29 , 2012 , collins released a new bus model , replacing the collins bantam series , the mid bus guide series , and the corbeil quantam series of bus products . now , all companies share the bus model name . [ 4 ] the first nexbus product came off of the collins assembly line on may 16 , 2012 . [ 5 ]
the company fully recovered by 1983 with $ 10 million in annual sales and issued a stock ipo , which helped it further expand and become a national player . president jimmy carter and then president ronald reagan honored collins in the white house rose garden for his contributions to small business . in addition to school buses , collins industries manufactured ambulances , fire trucks , hearses , limousines , transit buses , leisure vans and terminal trucks that helped transform the shipping industry from bulk to containerization . the company purchased mid bus in 1998 and corbeil bus corporation in 2007 . american industrial partners purchased collins industries in 2010 and combined the company with fleetwood enterprises . e - one , and halcore group to form allied specialty vehicles .
collins employs approximately 1 , 000 people in six plants with a combined manufacturing space of more than 1 million square feet .
in april 1979 , the company ' s 60 , 000 - square - foot manufacturing plant in hutchinson burned to the ground . collins ' s company was crippled by the loss . collins entertained only one response to the devastation that had beset his promising company . he decided to rebuild , and he enlisted the aid of his son , donald l . collins , jr . , to help him restore the company . collins had worked for his father ' s company as a teenager . after attending college , collins was hired by arthur anderson & co . , a job he gave up when he joined his father in hutchinson in 1980 . collins was in his late 20s when he became a permanent employee of his father ' s company .
police arrested 13 people on wednesday , including retired idf brigadier - general amal asad , on corruption allegations tied to the israel aerospace industries , israel’s largest government - owned aviation manufacturer .
the beginning of collins industries ' expansion program was marked by a change in leadership . in 1998 , donald collins , jr . was named chief executive officer , replacing his father , who retained the title of chairman . collins took charge of the company at a time when sales were flat and profits were on the decline , spurring his desire to implement a strategic plan to promote growth . considering that collins industries maintained a leading position in mature markets , stagnant financial figures did not cause undue concern at company headquarters . a large percentage of the company ' s sales depended on the demand for replacement vehicles , lending a certain cyclicality to the company ' s fortunes . company officials were optimistic , however , that market conditions would swing in a positive direction . the sincerity of their optimism was demonstrated in late 1998 , as the company completed several bold moves .
the company will be led by president and ceo randall swift , who has many years of experience partnering with aip through its collins industries holding . each division will continue to be led by its existing president and ceo which includes peter guile ( e - one ) , john draheim ( fleetwood rv ) , robert collins ( wheeled coach ) , kent tyler ( collins bus , mid bus , corbeil bus ) , mark vanarnam ( american emergency vehicles ) , phillip ford ( capacity and lay - mor ) , and gary hunter ( leader emergency vehicles ) .
ambulance chasers are no bother for collins industries . the company is a us maker of ambulances and specialty vehicles , such as small school buses , shuttle and midsized vans , and terminal trucks ( used to move trailers and containers in warehouses ) . collins also makes commercial bus chassis , industrial sweepers , and road construction equipment . it has a distribution network of about 70 dealers in the us and canada . collins markets its products under brand names , including capacity , collins bus , wheeled coach , and world trans . it is part of rev group ( formerly allied specialty vehicles , or asv ) , the largest maker of ambulances in north america , which is owned by private - equity firm american industrial partners .
in late 1984 hardesty sold the rights to the miller - meteor trade name along with the tooling for the eldorado coaches - which also happened to fit cadillac ' s new 1985 front - wheel - drive devilles - and the second 1984 eldorado prototype to collins industries of hutchinson , kansas . hardesty ' s front drive tooling was the basis for the 1985 collins - built miller - meteor - cadillac front drive coaches which were produced in hutchinson through 1992 .
beall , pat , ' collins execs resolve sec investigation , ' orlando business journal , november 11 , 1994 , p . 1 .
wheeled coach industries inc . of orlando has reported a loss of $ 670 , 000 for 1984 . comparison : a $ 558 , 000 profit a year earlier . company president robert collins said much of 1984 ' s profit was absorbed by start - up of a specialty - bus division . revenue : $ 31 . 7 million for the year ended dec . 31 , up from $ 26 . 9 million a year earlier . in the works : a proposed $ 6 . 9 million merger with collins industries inc . of hutchinson , kan . impetus : the orlando company is low on capital , and the kansas ambulance and bus maker wants to improve its market position .
based in longview , texas , lay - mor manufactures walk - behind and drive - on street sweepers . purchased by collins in 2000 .
collins employees and nsta board members help launch the first nexbus . in front of bus , from left , are nsta ' s todd monteferrario ( first student ) , tim flood ( the trans group ) and magda dimmendaal ( dousman transport ) and collins ' kent tyler and john doswell .
the city of collins’ history stretches back to 1826 when the mississippi legislature established “williamsburg” as a permanent seat of justice for covington county . williamsburg , about two miles from the present site of collins , was the town’s predecessor . williamsburg was incorporated in 1808 when sawmills were the big industry .
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collins was born to rev . b . b . and viola adams collins on jan . 24 , 1931 in seminole , oklahoma . at age 16 , he attended the southwestern assemblies of god university in waxahachie , texas and became a pastor . he continued ministering in other areas throughout his life .
wheeled coach industries inc . , an orlando manufacturer of ambulances and buses , has won a $ 769 , 000 defense contract to build 32 military field ambulances . wheeled coach , which was acquired last year by kansas - based collins industries , will begin making the ambulances next month . deliveries are scheduled to begin in september . the four - wheel - drive ambulances will be delivered to tank automotive command , the agency that purchases vehicles for the u . s . defense department . the ambulances will then be distributed to the navy ' s regional medical centers in the united states and abroad .
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identifying new opportunities in the oil and gas sector , tanny focused on expanding pf collins’ range of services by sponsoring staff education to maximize his team’s knowledge , committing resources to new technologies , and registering the company to the iso 9001 quality management standard . gaining the confidence of international oil companies and providing integrated logistics services to major developments such as hibernia , terra nova , white rose , sable , and deep panuke , pf collins became a leading provider of international trade and logistics to canada’s offshore oil and gas and marine industries .
established in longview , texas , in 1971 as a manufacturer of specialty vehicles used to move semi trailer equipment from point to point by means of a hydraulically activated fifth wheel . original brand name :
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acquired from private ownership in 1984 by collins industries , inc . , of hutchinson , kansas , known as the world ' s largest manufacturer of specialty vehicles .
with this kind of backing and our commitment to engineering and innovation , rest assured collins will remain the bus brand you can trust for another 50 years .
with a thriving awesome business climate , quality schools and activities throughout the year , the city of collins is the perfect place to live , work and play .
kaizen is a lean - production process where collins employees proactively work together to achieve regular , incremental improvements to the manufacturing process . here , goals are set and results are measured to ensure collins remains the leader among bus manufacturers in unrelenting quality . come visit our factory . one tour , and you’ll see the difference instantly .
for more than half a century , innovation has driven collins to the forefront of the bus industry . our responsiveness to your needs has not only made us the nation’s largest type a school bus manufacturer , but it’s propelled collins into other market segments . we can build on any chassis and customize any seating plan or fuel option :
after 50 years of quality innovation in the school bus industry , collins reminds passengers of all abilities that there’s always room for more . with the all - new collins low - floor school bus designs , wheelchair accessibility has been taken to new heights . more than just innovation in structure and safety , this is innovation that’s accessible .
robert rice collins started wheeled coach with three employees in 1975 . five years later , the company blossomed to more than 300 employees in what is now billed as the largest manufacturer of ambulances in the world .
he grew this company from scratch ,
said collins ' son bob collins .
he really took this from a three - person operation where he was learning and building his trucks himself with a couple of individuals to probably within five years to building a sizable facility on forsyth road .
supported by orders for school buses and ambulances , collins gained his footing in hutchinson during the early 1970s , establishing a business foundation that was solidified quickly by the announcement of new regulatory requirements . in the mid - 1970s , the federal government ordered school districts to provide transportation for disabled children . the edict created a new market for specialty vehicle manufacturers , and collins was quick to join the fray . his company built one of the first wheelchair lifts used by small school buses , cementing his reputation in the industry niche . buoyed by the increasing demand for specially tailored transportation vehicles , collins industries registered encouraging growth during the latter half of the 1970s . then , in 1979 , disaster struck the company , threatening to eradicate the success of the previous decade .
collins’ one - piece bus design delivers an unrelenting structure that modular buses simply can’t . like the hull of a ship , collins’ proprietary design features high - strength , low - allow tubular steel , forming a roof bow system that joins the bus’ interlocking wall and floor beams . the result ? crush - resistant strength to protect our passengers .
with the addition of the 1984 and 1985 acquisitions , collins industries recorded prolific growth during the 1980s . between 1971 and 1983 , annual sales had grown to $ 10 million , a respectable , albeit modest , revenue volume that swelled exponentially following the company ' s ipo . by the end of the 1980s , collins industries was collecting more than $ 100 million in sales a year , having evolved from a regional force into a national contender . by the early 1990s , the company ' s sales total had reached $ 140 million , rising energetically despite a national economic recession . but there was little to celebrate in hutchinson during the early years of the decade . the first half of the 1990s was marked by another disastrous event , but unlike the 1979 fire , the problems of the 1990s were entirely of the company ' s own making .
collins steel offers a range of employment opportunities in the dynamic structural steel industry . we offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes health and dental insurance , disability insurance , life insurance , and an rrsp benefits program . collins steel is also involved in the alberta apprenticeship program . we currently offer programs in : steel detailing , structural steel fitting and welding .
- - - - - - , ' collins in driver ' s seat now at wheeled coach , ' orlando business journal , february 10 , 1995 , p . 1 .
collins industries was formed to meet a need no other company had attempted to address . the company and its signal product were the inspiration of don l . collins , who experienced his epiphanic moment during the 1960s when he was working as a distributor for a kansas school bus dealer . collins ' s revelation was sparked by the sweeping consolidation of the area ' s school districts , as the number of schools serving kansas city ' s outlying regions was reduced by folding one into another . the concentration of schools made for considerably longer school bus routes , forcing 65 - passenger buses on long treks to pick up and transport a handful of rurally based school children . to collins , the sight of mostly empty , full - sized school buses traveling great distances was grossly inefficient . what was needed , he thought , were smaller buses better suited for transporting small groups of children . his vision soon led to the creation of the first under 10 , 000 gross vehicle weight school bus .
founded on ethical and responsible business practices , collins steel is an edmonton based structural steel and fabrication company that serves the commercial , institutional , industrial , and high - rise markets .
whether you’re looking for a ford bus , a chevy bus or another brand , collins has the largest supply of chassis offerings waiting at collins’ production facility . single - or dual rear - wheel design , we’re ready to build your bus with an unrivaled lead time . flexible to your schedule , we ' re also flexible to your needs , which brings us to configurations …
- a collins type b bus model . it was available with 6 or 7 seating rows which can fit a maximum of 41 passengers . a nexbus replacement has yet to be produced .
1945 : forney moves into offices on laporte avenue in fort collins , co . sales staff continues to grow and the 500 employees in house are turning out up to 500 welders a week .
collins’ engineering team makes safety a priority , and our bus design reflects that , especially with our driver sight line . with a windshield that spans nearly 700 sq . in . , collins delivers the highest visibility in a type a bus — 30 % more than other models . our buses also feature a unique side window to monitor passengers as they enter and exit for added safety .
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long endurance mini - uav system developed by israel aerospace industries ( iai ) is displayed at the unmanned vehicles conference 2015 on november 9 , 2015 , in the israeli coastal city of tel aviv . ( photo credit : jack guez / afp )
in 1899 the gulf and ship island railroad was built and missed the town of williamsburg . the sawmills moved near the present site of collins to take advantage of the railroad , so the town moved along with the mills . population increased to over 2000 by 1906 and the town leaders petitioned governor james k . vardaman to officially change the town’s name of williamsburg depot . “collins” was then named in honor of meridian native fred w . collins , a republican u . s . marshal for the southern district of mississippi . at that time , the city also became covington county’s county seat .
in the fall of 1998 , collins industries completed a $ 1 . 1 million , 90 , 000 - square - foot addition to its manufacturing facility in hutchinson , substantially expanding the existing 160 , 000 - square - foot plant . further plant expansion was under way in orlando , where the company was constructing a 100 , 000 - square - foot plant that was scheduled to open in january 1999 . the addition to the plant in hutchinson , site of collins bus corp . ' s school bus manufacturing , and the orlando facility , which was geared for manufacturing ambulances during the fall and winter and manufacturing school buses during the spring and summer , testified to the sanguine outlook for the company . ' the primary reason for these changes was to accommodate more volume , ' collins explained in a december 1998 press release , ' especially with large contracts with stringent delivery deadlines . '
today , pf collins is recognized worldwide for our history and expertise in offshore and marine project logistics . we have offices in newfoundland and labrador , nova scotia , new brunswick , and alberta , employing over 100 customs , logistics , and immigration professionals . current president , raymond collins , continues to focus on expanding the company’s market presence while maintaining its traditional family values of quality and service excellence .
like eagle in amelia , collins kept working at it and developing , and eventually introduced an all new side servicing hearse in the late ' 80 ' s . in 1992 , it was purchased by the parent company of eureka in norwalk , ohio , and production was moved to norwalk . by that time , the hearse division had been spun off from the rest of collins for some time .
bantam xl - a collins type b bus model . it was available with 6 or 7 seating rows which can fit a maximum of 41 passengers . a nexbus replacement has yet to be produced .
my heart is broken to know your gone . i will remember the times we shared at holm industries and seeing you at the bmv . the laughter and secrets we shared . god has gained an angel rip my dearest friend . i will forever miss you and someday we will rejoice again .
not only is collins one of the most trusted names in bus manufacturing , we’re also backed by rev group , a $ 2 + billion world leader in vehicle manufacturing that shares our commitment to connect and protect customers with our vehicles . few bus companies have that kind of support . as part of rev , collins customers have access to rev financial services™ and to an exclusive rev / ryder maintenance program .
bantam 422 - another collins type a bus model that was replaced by the nexbus srw . single rear wheel bus available in capacities of up to 20 passengers . known as the quantam 422 by corbeil .
with the help of $ 3 . 5 million in industrial revenue bonds issued through the city of hutchinson , the collins family was back in business . having literally risen from the ashes , the company emerged from the 1979 fire exhibiting far more ambition than had characterized its first decade of existence . by 1983 , the company had fully recovered , confident enough to offer investors a stake in its operations and its future through an initial public offering ( ipo ) of stock . with the proceeds raised from the ipo , collins industries gained the resources to launch an aggressive expansion program . the 1980s proved to be the company ' s defining decade , delivering the growth that landed the company on the national stage .
collins took initiative and fashioned a prototype school bus by converting a cargo van . he installed bus seats , special lights , a reticulating arm for the bus ' s stop sign , and other required equipment . the result was a school bus designed to carry between 16 and 20 passengers , tailored for the special needs of transporting small groups of children efficiently . kansas school districts soon placed orders for collins ' s modified cargo vans , creating a groundswell of interest that spread to other states . convinced he had struck upon a marketable product , collins incorporated his company in 1971 and began manufacturing small school buses in earnest .
based in longview , texas , capacity is the only u . s . - based manufacturer of terminal tractors . originally known as
trailer jockey
, capacity was acquired by collins in 1984 [ 5 ]
based in longview , texas , capacity is the only u . s . - based manufacturer of terminal tractors . originally known as
trailer jockey
, capacity was acquired by collins in 1984 [ 11 ]
bantam - a collins type a bus model that was replaced by the nexbus srw . single rear wheel bus available in capacities of up to 20 passengers . known as the guide by midbus and the quantam by corbeil .
collins industries , inc . was founded in 1971 as a manufacturer of small school buses and ambulances built from modified cargo vans . the company ' s initial product was the first
type a
school bus , designed to carry 16 to 20 passengers . today the company manufactures specialty vehicles and accessories for various basic service niches of the transportation industry . the company ' s products include ambulances , small school buses , shuttle and mid - size commercial buses , terminal trucks , commercial bus chassis , road construction equipment and industrial rental sweepers . from its inception , collins ' stated goal has been to become the largest manufacturer of specialty vehicles in the u . s . the company has grown primarily through the internal development of new products and the acquisition of complementary product lines .
grand bantam - a collins type a product replaced by the nexbus drw . dual rear wheel bus available in capacities of up to 35 passengers . known as the grand guide by mid bus and the grand quantam by corbeil .
as collins industries prepared for the 21st century , growth forecasts fueled confidence at company headquarters . school transportation news , an industry publication , projected the sale of small buses would increase by 25 , 000 to 30 , 000 between 1999 and 2004 . collins was intent on positioning his company to capture the bulk of the new sales orders expected to materialize . ' we will be expanding our employment force very quickly , ' he declared to knight - ridder / tribune business news on march 2 , 1999 , ' because we ' ve got a lot of school buses to build . ' growth was expected to come from increased regulation on the use of vehicles that did not comply with federal standards governing the transportation of school children . industry experts projected that churches , day care centers , nonprofit agencies , and other organizations would be prompted by heightened awareness of safety issues to begin replacing vans with small school buses . one industry observer , j . curtis brewer , expected collins industries to be the company to benefit from such demand , offering a glowing appraisal of the company and its prospects for the future . ' it ' s a company that has lots of ideas , ' brewer noted in a march 2 , 1999 interview with knight - ridder / tribune business news , ' and has the courage to spend the money to bring it to fruition . '
ever since paul collins started the business in 1984 the organization has been steadily working to improve the manufacturing and installation techniques of our industry ; however , our people recognize that technology is only one aspect of innovating the construction process .
super bantam - another collins type a bus model replaced by the nexbus drw . dual rear wheel bus available in capacities of up to 30 passengers . known as the super guide by mid bus and the super quantam by corbeil .
the heritage coach co . of skippack , pennsylvania , a division of lankford buick pontiac gmc inc . of norristown , pa , purchased the eureka tooling and trade name from the firm ' s receivers . within the year mark lankford and bob williams had established a new firm called cce inc . to manufacture eureka - badged funeral coaches and limousines in a new plant in norwalk , ohio . in 1993 the firm , now known as eureka coach , cce inc . , purchased another classic funeral coach producer - miller - meteor - from collins industries of hutchinson , kansas .
funeral service : 11 : 00 am saturday , march 4 , 2017 at collins funeral home in scottsburg , indiana . visitation : 4 to 8 pm friday and after 9 am saturday . interment at new bethel cemetery near chelsea , indiana
as ford introduced the ford transit as the replacement for the ford e - series in north america , in 2016 , collins introduced its own body for the ford transit 350 and 350hd , produced alongside the ford e - series cutaway chassis .
in 2018 collins is set to introduce a new type b school bus using a ford f59 stripped chassis named
nexbus xl
with seating of up to 48 passengers using a ford 6 . 8l v10 gas engine & ford six speed automatic transmission .
for more than 50 years , collins has been the trusted name among bus companies . from backpack to briefcase , from type a school buses to today’s collins commercial bus , we’ve helped the johnny’s become john’s . we’ve been there for most every journey , and it’s because we deliver the strongest , safest engineering , alongside the most innovative and flexible bus models . it ' s for these reasons that our decades - old bus company has earned your trust , taking you , your precious cargo and your business to the next horizon .
in the u . s . , collins in the largest manufacturer of ambulances , the second largest manufacturer of terminal trucks and a leading manufacturer of small school buses , and sweepers used in the road construction industry . the company sells its products under several well - known trade names , including wheeled coach ( ambulances ) , collins bus and mid bus ( small school buses ) , world trans ( commercial buses ) , capacity ( terminal trucks ) and waldon / lay - mor ( road construction and industrial rental sweeper equipment ) .
new york , ny , august 24 , 2010 – american industrial partners capital fund iv , l . p . ( “aip” ) is pleased to announce the formation of allied specialty vehicles , inc . ( “asv” or the “company” ) . asv , with revenue of approximately $ 1 billion , is a market leader in three industry segments : fire & emergency , recreational vehicles , and bus & industrial . the company was formed through the combination of four existing portfolio companies of aip : e - one , inc , collins industries , inc . , and halcore group , inc . ; with fleetwood rv , inc . to be combined in the fourth quarter of this year .
patrick francis collins , a st . john’s clothing merchant , became a customs broker shortly after a fire destroyed his store in 1913 . in the first part of the 20th century , international transport was still largely marine and st . john’s was the key port of entry for newfoundland .
in 2017 , collins unveiled a low - floor bus body using the ram promaster 3500 chassis , set to commence production for 2018 . the first school bus ever to use a low - floor layout , the vehicle uses a fold - out wheelchair ramp in place of a wheelchair lift .
despite the setback , the company ' s difficulties with the sec did not cause any long - term damage . company officials emerged from the debacle , as they had following the 1979 fire , confident that future growth would lessen the sting of earlier problems . between 1992 and 1996 , collins industries focused on reducing its debt , while revenues climbed methodically upward , eclipsing $ 150 million during the company ' s 25th anniversary year . after getting its financial health in order , the company began preparing for another expansion period , intent on maintaining its leadership in its markets . the growth achieved during the late 1990s came through the expansion of production capacity and through acquisitions , the mode of expansion that had ignited the company ' s growth during the 1980s .
collins steel is also a founding member of the cisc steel center at the university of alberta . the goal is to advance competence an innovation in design in the steel industry . we are a member to perpetuate our values in lifelong learning and to ensure we invest in the necessary linkage between industry and education . urltoken
“our employees have done an incredible job in getting the plant converted for the new design , and were justifiably proud to see the first unit driven out of the lot ,
said kent tyler , president of collins bus corp .
we were fortunate to have the nsta board on hand to witness the event . ”
collins got into the funeral car business in late 1982 . its first ads featured artwork of a short wheelbase cadillac sedan conversion , and i ' ve heard that it built one such car and showed it at a funeral directors ' convention , where it didn ' t go over well . not long after that , it introduced a pair of cadillac hearses on extended chassis , with the stretch being done either at the b or c pillar , and the tail extended . the timing was right for those cars , because dealers who took on collins as a secondary line were able to sell a lot of those cars in the next few years .
a brazilian company is chasing ambulances at state circuit court in orlando . protecao contra incendio ltda . ' s breach - of - contract lawsuit , filed last week , seeks $ 1 million in unpaid commissions and lost profits from wheeled coach industries inc . protecao contra incendio has served as wheeled coach ' s exclusive sales representative in brazil since 1991 . wheeled coach , based in winter park , is the world ' s largest manufacturer of ambulances . it also makes other emergency and specialty vehicles .
don collins is survived by wife sharon ; five children , including don , jr . ( carol ) , ron ( joyce ) , bonnie ( david ) fricke , paul and darraugh ; three stepchildren ; 10 grandchildren ; 10 great grandchildren ; sisters nadine todd and dorothy ( carl ) martindale ; and one cousin , bill ( iris ) holland .
collins industries , inc . . the group ' s principal activity is to manufacture specialty vehicles and accessories for various basic service niches of the transportation industry . the group operates through three segments : ambulance , buses and terminal trucks and road construction equipment . ambulance segment manufactures modular and van type ambulances for sale to hospitals , ambulance services , fire departments and other governmental agencies . the bus segment produces small school buses , commercial buses and shuttle buses for sale to schools , hotel shuttle services , airports and other governmental agencies . the terminal trucks and road construction equipment segment produces off road trucks designed to move trailers containers for warehouses , truck terminals , rail yards , rail terminals , shipping ports and a line of road construction equipment . ambulance accounted for 48 % of 2002 revenues ; buses , 33 % and terminal trucks and road construction equipment , 19 % .


carondelet health network is a large catholic health care provider in arizona , and is part of the ascension health network .

it is a non-profit corporation with five facilities : carondelet st. mary ’s hospital ( the first hospital in arizona ) , carondelet st. joseph ’s hospital , carondelet neurological institute , carondelet heart & vascular institute , and carondelet holy cross hospital .

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carondelet health network is southern arizona’s leading provider of health care services , serving a community of 1 . 3 million residents . . . .
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carondelet health network provides southern arizona with comprehensive services to treat a wide array of brain and spine disorders and injuries .
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this 25 - bed critical access hospital has been a part of the carondelet health network since the sisters of st . carondelet holy cross hospital . . . .
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largest catholic , non - profit health care system . in fiscal year 2010 , carondelet provided nearly $ 50 million ( 8 . 3 percent of its net revenue ) in community benefit to improve the health of our community and increase access to health care . more information about carondelet health network is available at
as the region’s only catholic hospital system , carondelet is jointly owned by tenet health care corporation , dignity health and ascension . carondelet is operated by tenet , a leading diversified health care services company .
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meet the people who are proudly leading carondelet health network in our commitment to delivering high - quality health and wellness to the community . these leaders strive for excellence , innovation and accountability in all areas of care .
ascension is a faith - based health - care organization , the largest nonprofit health system in the u . s . and the world’s largest catholic health system .
carondelet health network is southern arizona’s largest health care provider . our continued expansion reflects our commitment to providing you , your family and our entire community with a full continuum of health and wellness services using modern technology and clinically proven techniques in a caring and compassionate manner . at carondelet , we treat you like family .
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tenet and dignity health separately own and operate hospitals and clinics in the phoenix area and together manage a growing accountable care organization called the arizona care network . the tucson - based joint venture will connect carondelet to the arizona care network , the news release says .
texas - based tenet healthcare corp . on wednesday assumed majority ownership of the carondelet health network of southern arizona , and the catholic hospital chain went from nonprofit to for - profit .
tenet officials would not comment on whether any of the health network’s 4 , 000 employees would be losing their jobs as part of the ownership change .
the minority owners will be california - based dignity health and current carondelet owners from missouri - based ascension .
the arizona care network includes more than 750 patient - care facilities across tenet’s and dignity health’s phoenix - based health - care systems , with more than 3 , 400 providers and more than 200 , 000 covered lives .
the deal is in line with a national trend where smaller hospitals and chains are being acquired by larger health systems . earlier this year , the locally owned nonprofit university of arizona health network , which includes two tucson hospitals , merged with phoenix - based nonprofit banner health . banner health was the surviving entity and is now the state’s largest private employer .
we understand you have a choice when it comes to your health care . learn more about carondelet , and why we should be your first choice in health and wellness services :
carondelet st . mary’s hospital and carondelet st . joseph’s hospital are certified by the joint commission .
officials from tenet and ascension would not say what will happen to the carondelet foundation , a philanthropy that was created to support the work of carondelet health network . the foundation’s most recent available tax form 990 listed its net assets in 2012 as $ 31 . 69 million .
if you’re inquiring about patient financial services , patient access or health information management positions please visit conifer health solutions , our revenue cycle management partner .
at carondelet health network , we’re dedicated to providing you and your family with all of the care needed to live a healthier life . this includes providing specialized services to offer you a full range of multidisciplinary and advanced care .
headquartered in tucson , arizona , carondelet is committed to providing southern arizonans with a full spectrum of high - quality , cost - efficient health care . our top priority is improving the health of all those we serve .
earlier this year the nonprofit centurions charity group decided to end its 40 - year tenure as the booster group for carondelet health network . rather than being a charitable arm of carondelet , the men’s philanthropic group became an independent 501 ( c ) 3 because the tenet deal did not mesh with the centurions’ charter .
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carondelet and healthways will be working toward a set of aligned objectives that include : realizing measurable and reportable improvements in health and well - being outcomes , delivering high - quality and affordable healthcare services across southern arizona , expanding a high - functioning network of employed and independent physicians caring for carondelet patients , and developing strategic partnerships that will support carondelet’s efforts to build healthier communities .
carondelet health network is committed to providing southern arizonans with a full - spectrum of high - quality , cost - efficient care and improving the quality of life for all those who enter our doors . we invite you to learn more about our facilities and all we have to offer .
a team of medical specialists , including doctors , nurses , therapists and technicians , work together , often hand - in - hand , to diagnose , treat and educate . at carondelet health network , you’ll benefit from the expertise and compassion of excellent doctors and dedicated staff , plus modern technology .
carondelet includes three southern arizona hospitals — the 486 - bed carondelet st . joseph’s and 400 - bed carondelet st . mary’s in tucson , and the 25 - bed holy cross hospital in nogales .
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whether you’ve seen our doctors for years or this is your first time at a carondelet health network hospital , we treat you and your family with heartfelt compassion , respect and honesty . it’s our goal to be your destination for high - quality health care delivered by compassionate caregivers . our patient resource pages are here to provide you with all the tools you could need to make your stay the best it can be .
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our network is recognized for a wide array of services that include emergency care , neurological , women’s health , cardiac , orthopedic and primary care . other specialty areas include surgical weight loss , outpatient surgery and rehabilitation , obstetrics and general surgery and much more .
the names of the hospitals will not change , carondelet spokeswoman lisa contreras said .
carondelet st . joseph’s hospital provides a full range of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services .
vera daniel is serving as chief human resources officer for carondelet st . joseph’s hospital .
carondelet has a long and rich history that spans decades . founded by the sisters of st . joseph of carondelet , the congregation was originally established in france . the sisters came to the united states in 1836 to serve the diocese in carondelet , missouri .
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four of tucson ' s seven acute - care community hospitals are now for - profit — carondelet st . joseph ' s , carondelet st . mary ' s , northwest medical center and oro valley hospital . northwest medical center and oro valley hospital are owned by tennessee - based community health systems .
carondelet doctors can also find access to important resources and medical information at our physician portal .
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carondelet st . mary’s hospital and the carondelet neurological institute at carondelet st . joseph’s hospital have been honored by the american heart association / american stroke association as recipients of the get with the guidelines’ gold - plus quality achievement award for the quality of their heart and stroke care .
cathy joined carondelet in 2010 and serves as the chief human resources officer for carondelet st . mary’s and carondelet holy cross hospitals . cathy has been in human resources management for 35 years . prior to joining carondelet , she was director of employee relations for university physicians healthcare in tucson , az . cathy is originally from overland park , kansas , and graduated from the university of kansas .
in 1987 , the sisters purchase the nogales hospital and name it carondelet holy cross hospital . carondelet holy family center opens near st . mary ' s for adults who need skilled nursing care .
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the merger of university of arizona health network and banner health friday highlights the stark challenges that academic medical centers face in the new economics of healthcare . academic centers , with their research and education missions , long have been high - cost institutions , but have been able to cover their added operating expenses through higher payment rates . under public and private reform initiatives , where the goal is to reduce costs , these sprawling downtown hospitals are fast becoming bloated relics of another era .
the hospital ' s first community health center opens at pio decimo in 1990 . today nearly 20 are located throughout pima and santa cruz counties .
we focus on wellness , using leading - edge technology delivered by a team of experienced and highly trained doctors , nurses and health care staff members .
carondelet holy cross hospital in nogales , arizona , is the only inpatient medical center in santa cruz county .
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“in order for our healthcare system to fulfill its mission , it must be visionary—seeking out the most innovative methods by which to serve the needs of the residents for which we are responsible , ” said james k . beckmann , jr . , president and ceo of carondelet . through this joint endeavor , carondelet and healthways will develop plans to use their combined capabilities to meet the needs of physician partners , regional employers , and health insurers , with a focus on helping people take control of their health in a more proactive way .
tenet will manage the operations of the network’s three hospitals , two physician groups , outpatient and ambulatory services , as well as other affiliated businesses in tucson and nogales , a news release issued by the joint venture says .
jennifer joined carondelet st . mary’s hospital in 1997 as manager of critical care . she then became the director of patient care services , senior director of nursing and clinical support , and was named the chief nursing officer in 2015 . jennifer has gained 32 years of experience as a registered nurse since earning her bachelor of science in nursing at the university of nebraska and a master’s of science in nursing at the university of arizona . in 2010 , she received the carondelet health network “president’s leadership award , ” and in 2014 , biggs was recognized as “most inspirational mentor” by the tucson nurses week foundation .
first established by the sisters of st . joseph of carondelet in 1880 , carondelet is the largest catholic healthcare system in arizona and is part of ascension health , the nation’s largest catholic healthcare system . for more than three decades , healthways has been an internationally recognized leader in the formulation and implementation of well - being improvement systems , serving more than 40 million people on four continents .
carondelet recognizes that your success is our success so we invest in programs that offer you the opportunity to grow and achieve the highest level of professional satisfaction . at carondelet , you’ll enjoy the following programs / benefits we offer :
the joint venture will maintain carondelet’s roman catholic heritage and identity through an agreement with the diocese of tucson , officials say . additionally , carondelet’s existing charity - care policies will remain in place , according to the news release .
patients of carondelet’s orthopedic care benefit from our doctors’ highly specialized experience and knowledge of treatments for virtually any orthopedic condition .
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from preventive tests like colonoscopies to colorectal surgery , the specialists at carondelet are here to help you overcome colorectal conditions .
carondelet medical group , a primary care practice group of more than 80 providers , has immediate openings for board - certified or board - eligible primary care doctors to join our large , thriving group in tucson , arizona . they offer tremendous opportunities , including doctor leadership opportunities in population health :
in 1994 , the healthy seniors program , a $ 5 million nationally funded medicare research project , is launched through carondelet ' s community nursing organization for residents in pima and santa cruz counties . the statue of the virgin mary and infant christ is commissioned from italy to grace the new main entrance of the hospital . carondelet home health expands its array of services and opens a new office and medical equipment showroom .
dr . timothy domer is a hospice / palliative care specialist in tucson , arizona . he graduated with honors from university of cincinnati college of medicine in 1989 . having more than 29 years of diverse experiences , especially in hospice / palliative care , geriatric medicine , internal medicine , dr . timothy domer affiliates with carondelet health network , and cooperates with other doctors and specialists without joining any medical groups . call dr . timothy domer on phone number ( 520 ) 872 - 6040 for more information and advice or to book an appointment .
as part of its market expansion , carondelet created the neurological institute ( cni ) —a new , world - class destination for neurological care in southern arizona . the caliber team worked directly with network and hospital leadership to develop a branding and awareness campaign to deliver strategic messages to key audiences about the benefits of the center through media relations , events and marketing collateral .
today , ascension , the nation’s largest catholic and nonprofit health system , publicly unveiled its new , national online scheduling advertising campaign aimed at increasing access to compassionate , personalized care .
ben r . leedle , jr . , healthways ceo , noted , “we are very pleased to have been chosen by carondelet to work with them on this assessment . we expect the results should lead to the implementation of a variety of solutions that will meet the emerging needs of the tucson market . our expectation is that the assessment will yield opportunity to deploy our experience and proven capabilities in health and well - being improvement . we look forward to an ongoing , comprehensive , and very strategic relationship with carondelet as they continue to transform into the leading model for population health management in their region . ”
we understand you have a choice when it comes to your health care . at carondelet , our doctors , nurses and specialists take pride in offering high - quality care that’s focused on the whole person . from diabetes care to maternity services to orthopedics , no matter what your age or stage in life , you’ll find the care you’re looking for at carondelet . we invite you to explore the many services we have to offer .
carondelet is recognized as being southern arizona’s only catholic hospital system and one of the top healthcare systems as demonstrated through our multiple awards and accreditations . carondelet’s care and compassion extends from our associates , to our patients , their families and our entire community .
carondelet has a long history in the tucson community . the sisters of st . joseph of carondelet opened st . mary’s — arizona’s first hospital — in 1880 . st . joseph’s opened in 1961 , and the nuns began managing holy cross in 1981 .
carondelet , a nonprofit healthcare system comprised of four hospitals and more than 4 , 000 employees , needed to enhance their brand image and increase market share . caliber refreshed carondelet’s brand creative , advertising , message and marketing strategy for several major service lines , such as women’s services , the neurological institute , heart & vascular institute , surgical weight loss , carondelet medical group and others .
st . mary ' s is honored by the american academy of nursing in 1982 as one of the nation ' s 14 “magnet” hospitals for excellence . the sisters ' hospitals in southern arizona join with others across the u . s . to form the health care corp . of the sisters of st . joseph of carondelet .
also , we seek and develop emerging executive talent . our executives lead the strategies and operations that help us deliver quality care across our network . personal growth is important to us , and while our performance expectations are significant , so is our dedication to each individual ' s success .
carondelet st . mary’s hospital , arizona’s first hospital , was founded in 1880 . we have a long history of bringing care to the community .
carondelet st . mary’s and st . joseph’s hospitals are accredited by the american college of cardiology as chest pain centers , offering superior heart and vascular care .
dignity health in arizona includes five hospitals — chandler regional medical center , mercy gilbert medical center , st . joseph’s hospital and medical center , which includes barrow neurological institute , st . joseph’s westgate hospital and arizona general hospital .
to learn more about the carondelet hospitals or to request an appointment , contact us at one of the numbers below . we look forward to hearing from you !
the head and neck surgery specialists at the carondelet thyroid / parathyroid program are board certified to provide this special care and treat your thyroid condition . nasal reconstructive surgery
in 1983 , st . mary ' s and st . joseph ' s hospitals in tucson merge , sharing their management services and supplies . st . mary ' s develops its nurse case management program and home health services in 1984 .
carondelet was the first healthcare system in southern arizona to introduce to concept of palliative care in hospital settings . now , the ministry is expanding its palliative care program .
in 1992 , casita maria , an intergenerational child care center , opens for children of st . mary ' s staff . the carondelet medical mall in green valley opens .
debbie’s professional experience includes serving as director of multiple clinical departments and an associate program manager for psychiatric services . as an associate chief nursing officer , she led the clinical services division of an international health care organization . she has worked with health care professionals in the u . k . , india and the philippines , in both nonprofit and for - profit settings . she is credited with the development of a bone and joint program at depaul health center , a 600 - bed hospital in st . louis , missouri , and has also consulted on competency - based education for clinical staff . debbie earned her b . s . in nursing from the university of missouri and her m . s . in nursing and leadership from grand canyon university .
theresa joined carondelet st . mary’s hospital in december 2015 . she previously served as chief financial officer for wuesthoff health system and north central baptist hospitals , controller at des peres hospital , and most recently as the enterprise chief financial officer for north shore medical center and florida medical center . theresa holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration from southeast missouri state university and a masters in business administration and marketing from webster university in missouri .
“we chose to work with healthways because of their proven track record of creating successful solutions that have enhanced the health and well - being of millions of people worldwide and that bring economic value to payers , physicians , employers , and communities , ” said beckmann .
benefit from carondelet’s access to an internal nurse triage service ; a fully integrated electronic medical record system with online access ; and centralized support for billing , credentialing , human resources and marketing .
carondelet neurological institute , on the campus of st . joseph’s hospital , is one of the largest and most comprehensive facilites in southern arizona dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of neurological injuries and disorders .
in 1971 , st . mary ' s community mental health facility opens . the hospital ' s four - story north wing opens . arizona ' s paramedic training program is created by st . mary ' s and pima community college in 1974 . fourteen students graduate in the first class .
carondelet is a top destination for medical professionals in the tucson area . whether you’re looking for additional services for your patients , or are interested in professional career opportunities , you’ve come to the right place .
the public report also outlines a five - year commitment from the joint venture to continue operating carondelet’s hospitals as general acute - care facilities without making any changes to the mix or level of services offered .
kyle has served as director of business development at carondelet st . mary’s hospital since december 2015 . previously , he was the orthopedic service line administrator with carondelet st . joseph’s hospital . he has held leadership roles in diverse healthcare settings , comprising large pediatric and tertiary care hospitals , information technology services , and a leading healthcare information technology company . he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master of science degree in instructional technology from utah state university .
benz has roots to tucson as his great aunt , sr . teresa joseph monaghan was a sister of st . joseph of carondelet from 1903 to 1968 . she resided here in tucson where st . mary’s hospital was her ministry .
carondelet hospice and palliative care has a tradition of serving our communities with compassion , comfort and care . today , this tradition of providing exceptional care and comfort to individuals of all ages who are living with a limited life expectancy continues .
caliber acted as a strategic partner and advisor to sierra vista regional health center to rebrand the hospital and promote all service lines . our team guided hospital leadership through an acquisition with a national healthcare system and executed a public outreach campaign for a planned , new hospital . caliber also branded and supported physician recruitment / service line development for sierra vista medical group .
carondelet heart & vascular institute , on the campus of st . mary’s hospital , is dedicated to providing high - quality cardiac and vascular care . our minimally invasive surgical techniques are just some of the reasons why we’re southern arizona’s leader in heart care .
interested doctors should contact carondelet medical group chief medical officer christine donnelly at cdonnelly @ urltoken or vice president and executive director of physician practices tawnya tretschok at tawnya . tretschok @ urltoken . either can also be reached by phone at ( 520 ) 833 - 5131 .
beth kutscher is based in mountain view , calif . , and covers healthcare innovation and digital health . before joining modern healthcare in 2012 , she was a content editor and healthcare reporter for the new york - based mergermarket group . she previously was news and online editor for pharmaceutical executive and deputy news editor and healthcare reporter for prweek . she has a bachelor ' s degree in english from cornell university .
the caliber team has more than two decades of experience working with hospitals , physician groups , specialty service lines , behavioral health organizations , medical device companies , medical trade organizations , bioscience and biotechnology companies . we understand the highly evolving and competitive healthcare landscape that organizations are navigating to reposition for the future . we provide executive leadership with strategic thinking and breakthrough campaigns to solve business challenges and meet revenue goals .
more than 1 , 800 veterans die every day in this country—that’s about 54 , 000 people a month , according to the national hospice and palliative care organization . veterans represent a quarter of all deaths in the u . s . this event includes multi - phased workshop on caring for their health and aging needs and an opportunity to meet with professionals dedicated to veterans’ care in our community . the key presenter will be deborah grassman , a nurse at va medical center bay pines in florida and author of peace at last :
carondelet has been committed to serving and caring for the tucson and southern arizona community for over 130 years . we invite you to share in this commitment . no matter what position you seek , your experience , skills and compassion are greatly valued . we count on the strengths of each individual to bring our mission of care to the patients and families of southern arizona .
in 1870 , seven sisters of st . joseph traveled from san diego to tucson to open a school . in 1880 , the sisters opened st . mary’s hospital , arizona’s first hospital . in 1961 , they opened st . joseph’s hospital to provide services for tucson’s growing east side . the sisters of st . joseph of carondelet began managing holy cross in 1981 and assumed ownership in 1987 .
on july 12 , carondelet’s first class of palliative care resource nurses will celebrate their graduation . these 25 associates , employed at st . mary’s , st . joseph’s and holy cross hospitals , have invested the time needed to become educated on providing patients with relief from the symptoms , pain and stress of a serious illness . they will each receive a special designation as a palliative care resource nurse .
seven sisters of st . joseph of carondelet travel from missouri to open tucson ' s first school . sisters emerentia bonnefoy , monica corrigan , euphrasia suchet , hyacinth blanc , martha peters , ambrosia arnichaud and maxime croissat endure the month - long trek by train , ship and covered wagon . they arrive in the “old pueblo” on ascension thursday , may 26 , 1870 , to an enthusiastic welcome with fireworks .
martha joined carondelet st . mary’s hospital in december 2012 . she has more than 30 years of hospital leadership experience having served as chief nursing officer , chief operating officer , chief executive officer , and in regional roles within for - profit and not - for - profit healthcare systems . martha holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from michigan state university and a master’s degree in nursing from wayne state university in detroit , michigan .
after a 17 - year break in services , obstetrics returns to st . mary ' s in 1995 with the opening of a 19 - bed , 22 - bassinet maternal / newborn unit . the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the sisters of st . joseph of carondelet to tucson is celebrated . in its 26th year of operation , a major renovation of the hospital ' s burn unit is launched to enhance inpatient and outpatient services .
“palliative care improves the quality of life for patients facing life - threatening illnesses , ” notes dr . peter brown , medical director of carondelet hospice and palliative care program . “our program offers people relief , assessment , acceptance and support to address the psychosocial and spiritual needs they and their families may face during a serious illness or as the end of life draws nearer . these additional nurses will be invaluable to our program and to this community . ”
when you’re sick or hurting , you need peace of mind . one of the best ways to get it is to hear from others who have been in your situation . whether you’re an expectant mother , in need of a hip replacement or the loved one of someone who’s been critically injured , someone else has walked that path before you . take comfort in their knowledge and experience . we offer the stories of our patients , nurses and doctors to make sure you know that at carondelet , you’re not alone . read our stories
juan fresquez serves as the chief operations officer for carondelet st . joseph’s hospital . he recently transferred to tucson from texas where he served as the chief operations officer for houston northwest medical center . in his role as coo , he is responsible for day - to - day operations of the facility’s main campus as well as the hospital’s provider - based entities , ensuring that the staff delivers high - quality , cost - effective care and service . he also focuses on promoting the hospital’s mission , standards and values of the facility . juan is an accomplished operational leader with a reputation for strong cost control management and quality process improvement .
nancy melcher , bsn , mba , is the chief nursing officer at carondelet st . joseph’s hospital . she has held positions in nursing for 19 years , serving in similar roles in hospitals across the us for the last eight . nancy most recently relocated from roswell , georgia where she served as chief nursing officer for a tenet owned hospital . she has championed many efforts throughout her career including clinical excellence initiatives , establishing patient experience committees , and leading organizations to receive chest pain center accreditation . after growing up in kansas city , nancy received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from the university of delaware and master’s degree in business administration from the wharton school of business . nancy has been married for 36 years to her husband , skip and was blessed with one son and two daughters .
the breast center at st . mary’s hospital is fully accredited with the national accreditation for breast centers .
the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs at st . joseph’s hospital are nationally certified by the american association of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation .
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tucson offers year - round opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast and is ranked among the top 10 cyclist friendly communities . a full complement of the arts , hispanic and native american roots and the university of arizona provide for ample cultural venues . high - mountain adventure to the north and beautiful beaches to the south are just a short four - hour drive in either direction .
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a spokesman for ascension referred all questions to tenet . the star submitted seven questions about the joint venture to tenet and officials answered two of them — when the deal took effect and the fact that the joint venture is now for - profit .
tenet officials would not say whether there are any new capital improvement projects for the hospitals on the horizon .
but a state - required report stemming from a public hearing on the deal that was held nov . 12 provides some additional details , including a $ 125 million investment into capital projects .
tenet healthcare corporation includes more than 125 , 000 employees and operates 83 general acute care hospitals , 19 short - stay surgical hospitals and more than 400 outpatient centers in the u . s . , as well as nine facilities in the united kingdom .
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mark benz joined st . joseph’s hospital as ceo in september 2015 . benz grew up in phoenix and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at asu . he has served as a hospital ceo for over 25 years , leading operation and financial turnarounds .
he most recently served as ceo at frye regional medical center in hickory , north carolina , a tenet facility . while at fry , benz led a financial and operations turnaround , including top scores in doctors and employee engagement , patient satisfaction and safety and quality measures .
juan holds a bachelor of science degree in nuclear medicine with specialization in physics from the university of the incarnate word . he also has a master’s degree in business administration from the university of phoenix . additionally , he earned american medical association phase ii clinical program certification from wilford hall medical center , u . s . air force – lackland afb .
daniel has over 28 years of experience in the field of human resources . as a generalist , she is skilled in employee / labor relations , organizational development , talent and change management . prior to joining tenet , she has held positions of increasing responsibility within hr with monsanto , quaker oats and kimberly clark corporation .
a graduate of the disney institute , the center for effective leadership ( ccl ) and a previous guest lecturer at southern university in baton rouge , louisiana , daniel has been recognized for her leadership skills by the st . louis ywca . she has also served as a prior board member for metro homeless shelter , is an active member of the society of human resource management ( shrm ) , the american society for healthcare human resources administration ( ashhra ) , a past senior vice president of the saint louis chapter of national association of african american’s in human resources ( naaahr ) , a 2013 honoree for who’s who in stl phenomenal women publication , a 2013 delegate to the hr summit and was part of the host committee for who’s who in diversity in st . louis , missouri .
a native of columbus , ohio , she received her bachelors degree from the ohio state university and her master’s degree in human relations from the university of oklahoma . she also earned her senior professional in human resources ( sphr ) certification credentials from the society for human resource management in 2010 .
daniel prides herself on working with an organization to help them achieve their people vision and their short - and long - term strategic plans .
debra knapheide , m . s . n . chief executive officer / cno / coo
over the next decade , the sisters open an indian school at san xavier , a school in yuma and a hospital for injured miners in prescott .
a secondary school , st . joseph ' s academy , and an elementary school , st . augustine ' s , are opened , in addition to a novitiate for young women interested in entering the religious life .
by the end of the 1870s , the tracks of the southern pacific railroad approach tucson . railroad executives appeal to bishop jean baptiste salpointe , the vicar apostolic of arizona , for a hospital , reasoning that tucson is a natural midway stop for trains heading toward the west coast . the bishop ' s work to open an indian trade school is postponed to build the hospital .
the southern pacific railroad arrives in tucson a month before the dedication of the 12 - bed st . mary ' s hospital on april 24 , 1880 . the first 11 patients arrive a week later . assigned to st . mary ' s are sisters basil morris , st . martin dunn , julia ford and mary john noli . physician john c . handy , m . d . , is joined by his brother - in - law , william holbrook , m . d . , to serve the hospital .
in 1882 , bishop salpointe sells st . mary ' s to the sisters for $ 20 , 000 and the promise that it retain its name and remain a hospital for 99 years . during that year a second story is added , doubling the capacity of the hospital . construction of another addition is begun on the north side of the faculty .
by 1884 , the hospital accommodates 50 patients . the medical staff adds drs . michael spencer , hiram fenner , henri matas and pierre guiot .
in 1891 , george goodfellow , m . d . , a pioneer in treating gunshot wounds and abdominal surgery , moves from tombstone to tucson . a room is set aside at st . mary ' s specifically for surgical operations . during the mid - 1880s , the sisters build a 24 - bed isolation cottage . the cottage receives the growing number of tubercular patients seeking the benefits of tucson ' s sunshine .
in 1893 , sister fidelia mcmahon is named superintendent of st . mary ' s , a position she will hold for 27 years . that same year , the sisters open their first convent on hospital grounds . the two - story structure includes a chapel and parlor on the first floor and dormitories and washrooms on the second . the sisters convert their old adobe convent into an orphanage .
in 1900 , to care for the growing numbers of tubercular patients , dr . hiram w . fenner designs and oversees the construction of a two - story circular sanatorium at st . mary ' s hospital . known as the “round building , ” the sanatorium is designed so that each room opens onto a shaded porch , allowing patients easy access to the therapeutic climate .
in 1903 , a surgical suite is created on st . mary ' s first floor containing operating , sterilizing and preparation rooms and a large emergency room .
in 1907 , st . mary ' s hospital and convent receive electricity . the first month ' s bill is $ 19 . 40 .
st . mary ' s opens the nursing school in 1914 with classrooms , dorms and a two - and - a - half - year - long curriculum . sisters francis de sales fuller and mary evangelista weyand prepare the curriculum and organize the teaching faculty .
st . mary ' s medical staff is officially organized on february 16 , 1917 . dr . arthur w . olcott presides over the meeting with dr . edward j . gotthelf jr . who serves as secretary .
the united states enters world war i in 1917 . the sisters offer the hospital as a place to care for wounded soldiers .
in 1918 , tucsonans find themselves caught in the grip of a global influenza epidemic . barbara pateh , a recent nursing school graduate , recounts ,
strong young men died from it and there was nothing we could do . we fed them hot broth and cared for their needs .
the x - ray department opens in a little room off the lobby of the hospital ' s north wing in 1918 .
in 1921 , three doctors at st . mary ' s are certified as fellows of the american college of surgeons : drs . meade clyne , joel i . butler and george e . dodge . these are the first certified doctors at the hospital .
the fifth arizona legislature on june 9 , 1921 , passes an act empowering the governor to appoint a state board of nursing examiners . sister evangelista is named to the board and is honored by the state when they license her as
r . n . no . 1
of the state of arizona .
st . mary ' s nursing school is formally accredited in 1922 . the sacrifices made by the sisters to care for the sick are dramatically revealed to tucsonans on sunday , march 15 , 1925 , when a fire in the convent chapel exposes their humble living conditions .
a $ 25 , 000 fundraising campaign led by businessman herbert drachman , author harold bell wright and bishop daniel gercke is completed by 1927 . a new convent and chapel is designed by merritt h . starkweather and built by a . c . jacobson . the convent is dedicated january 30 , 1927 . the chapel is named st . catherine ' s to honor the mother of thomas e . murray , jr . , a benefactor of the sisters . it is dedicated december 7 , 1928 .
in 1928 , st . mary ' s is accredited by the american college of surgeons , the first national group to set hospital standards . that year , 1 , 971 patients are cared for , 1 , 139 operations are performed and 80 births are recorded at the hospital .
precious hospital income is lost in 1930 when the southern pacific railroad opens its own facility on congress street and closes its st . mary ' s clinic .
in 1931 , chester reynolds , m . d . , is st . mary ' s first intern . in spite of looming financial problems , two stories are added to the north wing , increasing the hospital ' s capacity to 185 beds and 20 bassinets . the american medical association ( ama ) approves st . mary ' s medical residency program after the hospital opens a medical library in 1933 with an adjoining large conference room , morgue and autopsy room . during 1935 , 3 , 036 patients are admitted , 1 , 688 operations are performed and 169 babies are born . hospital rates range from $ 15 a day for a suite to $ 3 a day for a bed in the ward . private duty nurses now work a 12 - hour shift instead of a 20 - hour shift .
in october 1936 , sisters at the hospital may wear white habits and veils instead of full - length , heavy black serge habits and starched coverall aprons .
st . mary ' s school of nursing gains national recognition in may 1936 , when helen clark doyle is selected by united airlines out of 3 , 000 candidates as the american nurses association ' s
perfect nurse . ” the dedication ceremony for the four - story south wing is broadcast in 1939 over tucson ' s radio station , ktuc . designed by roy place , the wing adds 50 beds , 11 for the first pediatric unit . in may , the nursing school graduates arizona ' s first two male registered nurses . st . mary ' s is the only general hospital in tucson to survive the great depression .
in 1940 , clark & company heating and cooling installed the first cabinet air conditioners in the hospital ' s surgical suites and nursery . the operating rooms begin a blood transfusion program .
by 1942 , with the u . s . entering world war ii , more than half of st . mary ' s doctors and nurses enlist for military duty . the federal government organizes the cadet nursing corps and students ' tuition and expenses are paid — a first for the hospital .
st . mary ' s nine - story central services building opens in 1951 , bringing the hospital bed total to 375 . the nursery department adds 18 incubators to assist premature infants .
the polio epidemic sweeps the u . s . between 1942 and 1956 . in 1952 , st . mary ' s is designated as a national diagnostic and treatment facility . that year , more than 330 polio patients are treated .
in 1953 , st . mary ' s reports 2 , 500 live births with no maternal deaths .
the first use of nuclear medicine in arizona is performed when st . mary ' s doctors use a radioactive isotope to diagnose and treat a thyroid disorder .
in 1956 , st . mary ' s hospital is annexed into the city of tucson .
in 1959 , st . mary ' s acquires a heart - lung machine and surgeons perform arizona ' s first open heart surgery on an 8 - year - old girl . tucson ' s first artificial kidney machine is set up at the hospital .
from 1950 to 1960 , tucson ' s population grows from 88 , 700 to more than 210 , 000 . facing an acute hospital bed shortage , tucson medical center and st . mary ' s share a fundraising campaign and set funds aside for a new eastside hospital .
sponsored by the eliot spalding foundation , the hospital ' s cardiovascular center opens in 1960 , the same year tucson ' s first pacemaker is implanted in a female patient at st . mary ' s .
the sisters dedicate the 124 - bed st . joseph ' s hospital may 1 , 1961 on tucson ' s east side .
in 1962 , the hospital opens the critical care unit and trains its first cardiac arrest team who respond to the summons of
emergency , dr . stillheart !
with little need for a tuberculosis sanatorium , the
round building
at st . mary ' s is torn down in 1965 . st . mary ' s school of nursing ' s last class graduates in may 1966 , joining the ranks of nearly 900 alumnae . medicare funding begins in 1966 , revolutionizing hospital care and complicating billing procedures . st . mary ' s acquires its first computer to assist patient accounting .
the centurions , a fundraising group of business and civic leaders , is organized in december 1968 to support st . mary ' s .