First Transit names new VP, transit management services

Nick Promponas has taken over the role of sr. VP, transit management services (TMS), for First Transit’s North American division.

Promponas assumes the role from Rick Dunning, who led TMS the past 18 years. Dunning will stay on in an advisory role until his retirement on Dec. 31. Promponas will continue to report directly to Beverly Edwards, COO of First Transit.

With more than 30 years of transportation experience, Promponas has managed several First Transit divisions, including transit management services, call centers, and transit contracting. Since 2002, he served as sr. VP for transit contracting in the west region.