Brad Miller, CEO Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority St. Petersburg, Fla. “I love being a CEO of a public transit organization, because I feel like I’m a leader that is making a difference in my local community.”
Ron Kilcoyne, GM (updated)
Ron Kilcoyne
Lane Transit District Eugene, Ore. “Never a dull moment. Every day is different. I am passionate about the value of public transportation and enjoy the opportunity to be in a position to be responsible for providing this service, and to improve the quality and quantity of service, at the agency level as well as through APTA and other organizations at the industry level.”
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Steven Brown
Steven Brown, GM Gold Coast Transit Oxnard, Calif. “Working with great staff and the challenges of dealing with new issues each day, as well as the variety of the job and the ability to really impact how we deliver great customer service.” Michael Burns, GM Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority San Jose, Calif. “The immediate, positive impact of our work on the community and the responsibility that it brings for addressing both daily and long-term transportation needs.”
Brian J. Lamb, GM
Brian J. Lamb
Metro Transit Minneapolis “At the end of the day, the most rewarding part of my job is serving in a position where I’m able to interact with so many different people. Every day I am inspired by the professionalism and personalities of Metro Transit employees whether they work in operations, maintenance, transit police, planning, finance or any of the other departments that keep us rolling every day. And if that weren’t enough, we have the best customers in the world.”
Michael Setzer
Michael Setzer, CEO Nassau Inter-County Express Long Island, N.Y. “It is a perfect mix of business and public affairs.”
Jeff Arndt, president/CEO
Jeff Arndt
VIA Metropolitan Transit San Antonio, Texas “I like knowing that each and every day VIA is contributing to the essential well-being and prosperity of our customers and our community. We make it possible for people to get to their job and then back home; to access medical treatment; to pursue higher education; or to visit their grandkids (best of all). I’m especially proud that our agency has chosen to focus technology investments first on projects that enhance the customer experience. I like knowing that I, and every single member of the VIA team, make a real difference every day.”
Michael Giugno
Michael Giugno, managing director/president Milwaukee County Transit System/Milwaukee Transport Services Inc. Milwaukee, Wis. “During my 32 years in the transit industry, I progressively worked my way from a bus operator to my current position as managing director. At Milwaukee Transport Services Inc. (MTS), the operator of Milwaukee County Transit System since its inception in 1975, something new and exciting is always on our agenda. We take pride in bringing improvements to Milwaukee County residents who rely on us to get them to where they need to go safely, efficiently and on time.”
Brenda Broyles, director
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Brenda Broyles
Pueblo Transit Pueblo, Colo. “Innovation in the transit industry and the ability to contribute to change.”
Ray Friem
Ray Friem, chief operating officer, transit Bi-State Development Agency St. Louis “One could not ask for a more challenging career than in public transit. You have all of the pressures of a conventional business, coupled with all of the oddities associated with government.”
Carl Sedoryk, GM/CEO
Carl Sedoryk
Monterey-Salinas Transit Monterey, Calif. “I enjoy the crosscutting nature of how transit services positively impacts the diverse urban and rural communities we serve, and that I get immediate feedback on whether we are getting it right, or not.”
David King
David King, CEO/GM Triangle Transit Durham, N.C. “It is relevant, varied and challenging.”
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
Rolling out in electric yellow and seafoam blue, the first battery-electric buses purchased from GILLIG will begin serving riders in south King County on February 2.
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.
In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, MCTS, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.
While their comprehensive analysis of bus stops focused on Massachusetts, the researchers are excited about the generalizability of the findings and application to other locations.
CEO Nat Ford’s address offered a look at highlights from 2025, with a focus on the future and the innovative ways the JTA is shaping mobility in Northeast Florida.
