A Record Of Results

A Record of Results. Real Action, No Lies.

My fellow citizens,

Throughout my career, I have been blessed with the opportunity to serve cities, school districts, government and public agencies by tackling tough challenges, restoring financial stability, strengthening organizations, and helping communities move forward. Time and again, I have been called upon to lead during difficult times because people knew I would bring experience, integrity, and results.

I believe leadership is not about making promises, it is about keeping them. It is about being accountable to the people, making sound financial decisions, and always putting the needs of the community first. My record reflects more than four decades of proven leadership, managing multimillion-dollar budgets exceeding one hundred million, leading hundreds of employees, and helping organizations regain the confidence of the people they serve.

The following pages highlight my education and a few of the accomplishments from organizations I have had the privilege to serve throughout my career. They represent a commitment and dedication to public service, responsible leadership, and delivering real results.

Now, I am asking for the opportunity to bring that same experience and commitment home to Osceola. Together, we can build a stronger economy, improve our neighborhoods, support our families, invest in our future, and restore pride in our city.

I am not running for mayor to make history. I am running to make a difference. With your trust, your support, and your vote, we will move Osceola forward with integrity, accountability, and a vision that works for every citizen. Together, we can build an Osceola that is stronger than ever before. We can do this! I humbly ask for your vote and the opportunity to serve as your next Mayor.

Real Action, No Lies!

Bearnard Veasley

San Joaquin Council of Governments. July 22, 2026.

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to offer my professional recommendation for Benard Veasley. I have had the opportunity to work with him over the past few months in the course of public service matters, and while our working relationship has been relatively brief, it has given me clear insight into his notable professional conduct and approach.

In our interactions, I have consistently observed a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility and sound judgment in matters affecting public resources. He has demonstrated an ability to work collaboratively with public agency leaders, building consensus and maintaining productive working relationships across different perspectives and priorities.

I have also found him to be highly responsive and approachable in his communication, making himself available and providing clear, timely follow-through. He conducts himself with professionalism in every interaction I have observed, and he has proven to be someone who follows through on commitments, a quality that speaks to reliability and integrity, an absolute essential in public service.

Based on my direct observations, I believe Benard Veasley would bring the same standard of diligence, collaboration, and accountability to any role he pursues.

Please feel free to contact me directly if I can provide any further information.

Sincerely, Diane Nguyen, Executive Director, San Joaquin Council of Governments.

City of Stockton, Office of the City Manager.

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing this letter of recommendation for Mr. Bernard Veasley. Throughout my career in local government, I have had the privilege of working with many dedicated public officials and community leaders. Bernard Veasely stands out as a distinguished professional with a collaborative approach and a willingness to seek common ground on challenging issues.

I especially appreciated Mr. Veasley's ability to build consensus among individuals with diverse perspectives and help bring people together to develop practical, collaborative solutions to issues that once seemed difficult to overcome. His ability to foster constructive dialogue while keeping the focus on meaningful results has been an asset to everyone involved.

Strong leadership is measured not only by vision but also by the ability to earn trust, inspire cooperation, and deliver meaningful results. Throughout my experience working with Mr. Veasley, he has exemplified these qualities with consistency and purpose. He approaches every challenge with patience, fairness, and a deep respect for the communities he serves.

Bernard Veasley is a dedicated public servant whose character, work ethic, and commitment to collaboration have earned my respect. I am confident he will continue to make a positive difference wherever he serves, and I offer my strongest support and best wishes for his continued success.

Sincerely, Johnny Ford, City Manager.

City of Lathrop, Office of the City Manager.

To Whom It May Concern:

Throughout my career in local government, I have had the opportunity to work with many public officials and community leaders. Among them, Bernard Veasley has distinguished himself through his willingness to seek common ground and approach difficult issues with professionalism.

I have appreciated Mr. Veasley's efforts to come to our region, listen to various perspectives, and help work on collaborative solutions to challenges that, at one time, seemed insurmountable. His ability to encourage constructive conversations and focus on practical outcomes has been valuable to those involved.

Effective leadership often requires patience, respect for others, and a commitment to working through complex issues. In my experience, Mr. Veasley has demonstrated those qualities.

I appreciate his continued dedication to public service and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.

Sincerely, Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager, City of Lathrop.

Stockton Unified School District, Board of Education. August 24, 2024.

Regarding a letter of recommendation for Mr. Benard Veasley.

To Whom it may concern,

The Stockton Unified School District employed Mr. Veasley the school year 2021 to 2022 as Director of Transportation. Mr. Veasley worked diligently during his tenure to improve the transportation department and to initiate several program changes that aligned with the school district vision for the department. Mr. Veasley was successful in adding these aspects to help efficiency and accountability for the school district and patrons.

Mr. Veasley was successful in improving the facility. Mr. Veasley was very proficient in communication with the School Board on issues as they arose and was motivated to find solutions and work with parents and students on ways to improve transportation.

I find Mr. Veasley to be a very hard worker that put in hours above and beyond the expected scope to help promote the department. Mr. Veasley enjoys a challenge and was very open with the School Board in his vision and expectations for the department. Mr. Veasley desire and effort has resulted in many initiatives that are still in place today. Mr. Veasley resigned after a short stay to take care of his father.

I recommend Mr. Veasley for any leadership position in your school district or organization, and I would be happy to visit with you regarding Mr. Veasley and his experience in our school district.

Sincerely, Ray Zulueta, Area 4.

The Senate, State of Arkansas. Dave Wallace, Senator, 22nd District. October 27, 2021.

To Whom It May Concern:

Please accept this letter in support of Mr. Benard Veasley as he applies for employment with your organization. I am writing to express my support for his candidacy.

As an intelligent and capable individual, Mr. Veasley would add value to any organization. He is a seasoned leader and manager with a wealth of experience in the transportation industry, including applicable experience during his honorable tenure in the U.S. Army. Mr. Veasley holds a degree in organizational leadership and currently serves as a director in a school district with 18 schools and more than 17,000 students. He has extensive experience communicating with the public in this role.

Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. Respectfully, I ask those with the power to do so to give Mr. Veasley's application every consideration. I believe he would approach a new opportunity with the same confidence and professionalism he has shown in past endeavors. If I can be of further assistance, please contact me.

Sincerely, Dave Wallace, State Senator, District 22.

equityIN. July 12, 2023.

To Whom It May Concern:

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Benard Veasley. I had the pleasure of working with Benard for almost two years. We hired him to lead the Department of Transportation for the Stockton Unified School District. Benard came to us with a wealth of experience and immediately began to utilize his skills.

Benard entered a department that was in turmoil. Just as the District had numerous changes, so did the Transportation Department. It was made up of a culture of confrontation and lacked teamwork. From the first day he stepped into the position, Benard began to look for the core root of the problems that were causing drivers to consistently call in sick and others refusing to pick up extra routes. Because of the ongoing struggles he would make frequent appearances in my cabinet meetings. I immediately began to see his ability to build relationships and get staff to work together.

The department had a strong division between management and the union leadership. Within a few months my weekly standing meetings with the CSEA union leadership began to shift to solution-based meetings, largely because of the collaboration being led by Benard. The union vice president began to take on more routes and model teamwork for his colleagues. He began to work with Benard, and more drivers began to accept extra routes.

The issue of absences also began to be reduced. The average daily absenteeism ranged from 15 to 20 percent for years. Once Benard brought the team together the absentee rate reduced to 2 percent. This improvement had an exponential impact on the culture in the department as the team began to come in early and strategize and plan before their workday began.

Benard's ability to bring teams together, his attention to detail, and his commitment to address issues immediately, before they grow, was most evident in the response from parents. The daily calls I received from parents began to disappear. He modeled the importance of customer service, and it trickled down to all members of the department. The culture became one of commitment to students as opposed to focused on adult issues.

Benard is a very knowledgeable and hands-on Transportation Director. He is committed to building strong collaborative teams that work for the benefit of students and he will put in the time needed to accomplish his goals. I offer him my highest recommendation. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.

Sincerely, John Ramirez Jr., CEO, equityIN.

July 5, 2023.

To Whom it May Concern:

I am pleased to have the opportunity to write a letter of recommendation for Mr. Benard Veasley. Based on his many personal and professional merits, I urge you to give him your highest consideration as a Transportation leader in your organization.

Six months into my tenure as Chief Business Official of Stockton Unified School District in 2021, I found myself in search of a transportation director to oversee our district's Transportation Department. We searched far and wide for someone who was intelligent, a good communicator, well respected by peers, had the right technical chops, and possessed a natural disposition toward problem-solving. Mr. Veasley immediately rose to the top of our list based on his experience, engaging personality, and keen insight into how the domain of transportation and the world of managing transportation staff, bus assets, and organizational expectations intersect.

Mr. Veasley took on a department that had been leaderless for the past year and faced significant turnover of staff, grievances, and unprofessional behavior. Right out of the gate, Benard focused on establishing an early and authentic rapport with his employees as well as with senior Cabinet, his peers, and school sites. Having inherited many issues that had been left mid-stream, Benard applied systems thinking to each situation and outlined realistic paths forward. I always appreciated when Benard walked into my office, as he brought thoughtful solutions, concrete plans, and optimism to each endeavor.

While we worked together, Benard expertly navigated the complicated waters of managing a large transportation department which had been leaderless and out of control. When tasked with creating a plan to present to senior cabinet regarding his transportation reinvention plan, Benard spent day and night coming up with creative, innovative, and out-of-the-box ideas. Anyone who has been a Transportation Director for many years, like Benard, knows the challenges that will come when taking over a department with numerous issues. Simply put: this did not make Benard the most popular man in the room. But he always maintained poise, grace, and respectability no matter what was lobbed in his direction. Benard was 100 percent clear about what his job was: get students to school on time, minimize employee absences, stop employee turnover, get employees excited about coming to work, and have employees commit to the mission.

Though some of those days and months were dark indeed, I would be remiss to not mention the pleasure I had observing Benard win the hearts and minds of his employees.

Benard Veasley possesses the acumen and dedication needed to be a successful Transportation leader anywhere he goes, and I look forward to seeing him take his next steps in his professional journey.

Sincerely, Marcus Battle, Doctor of Education, former Chief Business Official, currently Senior Advisor at The Education Experts.

Philip Scrivano, Director of Information Technology, Simi Valley Unified School District, Simi Valley, California. July 29, 2021.

Regarding an employment reference letter for Benard Veasley.

I regard Benard Veasley as a highly virtuous, servant leader, and expert in the field of transportation. It has been a pleasure to work with Benard over the past 2.5 years. I have always been impressed by Benard's ability to assess the importance of critical issues and use a student first approach to solving problems. He has been a constant source of motivation for all the directors in the district for getting work done in a friendly cohesive manner with his staff and peers.

His valuable mentorship right from day one was evident in our first cabinet meeting of directors. A topic was brought up about how to recognize outstanding people in departments who do all the behind the scenes work and are rarely recognized. The initial comments by other members of cabinet questioned why to recognize people for "just" doing their jobs. Benard took the risk of stepping forward and talking about how he recognizes staff members for good work daily. In a short period of time, he turned around a negative bickering transportation staff into a cohesive positive group that understands the contributions of their department keeping students safe.

I have worked with many leaders in education over my 32-year career. Benard's integrity, ability to analyze what is important, and staff leadership ability distinguish him as one of the best leaders I have had the pleasure to work with. He gets things done in an efficient people friendly way. His pleasant demeanor and excellent communication skills are his biggest personal assets. Benard Veasley would be an extremely valuable asset for any organization as he has proven for the Simi Valley Unified School District. I am confident of his stellar performance and strongly recommend him.

Philip Scrivano.