MCI names Tim Barnes Vice President of Private Sector Sales

Des Plaines, Illinois, USA, July 10, 2025: (TSX:NFI, OTC:NFYEF, TSX:NFI.DB)
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI) and North America’s motorcoach leader, offering in-field technical expertise, 24/7 roadside assistance, and parts support, today announced the appointment of Tim Barnes as Vice President of Private Sector Sales, MCI.

Barnes assumes the role previously held by Tom Wagner, who was promoted earlier this year to lead all private sector commercial operations for MCI under the company’s Project Focus initiative. Barnes will report to Wagner and oversee new coach sales and customer relationships across North America’s private market.

“Tim’s deep industry experience, strong customer relationships, and commitment to service excellence make him the ideal leader to take our private sector sales team forward,” said Wagner. “Having worked closely with him during his tenure at NFI Parts, I know he brings a collaborative, customer-first mindset that our operators will appreciate.”

Barnes brings over 25 years of experience in the heavy-duty vehicle market. Most recently, he served as Director of Parts, Sales and Customer Service–Private Sector at NFI Parts, where he led a national team serving motorcoach operators with timely, personalized aftermarket support. Prior to joining NFI Parts, Barnes held leadership positions in parts, service, and training at heavy-duty OEMs and supplier organizations.

“It is both humbling and an honor to take this position,” said Barnes. “The MCI brand is such an iconic part of the motorcoach industry and there have been many legendary MCI sales leaders over the decades. I look forward to working with our incredible customers and supporting the talented sales professionals who represent MCI every day.”

Barnes is based in Indianapolis, IN, and can be reached at [email protected].

About MCI 

MCI is North America’s public and private market motor coach leader. Products include the luxury J Series (an industry best-seller for more than two decades), the workhorse D Series, and the brand new zero-emission luxury and commuter coaches: the battery-electric J4500 CHARGE™, D45 CRT CHARGE™, and D45 CRT LE CHARGE™. MCI also provides maintenance, repair, 24-hour roadside assistance, parts, and technician training through the industry’s only Automotive Service Excellence (“ASE”) accredited and award-winning MCI Academy. 

About NFI 

NFI is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions in ten countries under brands: New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty shuttle buses), and NFI Parts™.  NFI vehicles incorporate the widest range of drive systems available including: clean diesel, natural gas, diesel-electric hybrid, and zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell). NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches in operation around the world with service and aftermarket parts support.

NFI’s common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NFI, its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NFI.DB. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com. 

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