TripSpark Technologies, a Modaxo company, named Matt Behmer as its new GM.
Behmer brings a wealth of transit experience to TripSpark after 19 years of operational leadership at sister companies Trapeze Group and Vontas.
TripSpark Names New GM
Matt Behmer brings a wealth of transit experience to TripSpark after 19 years of operational leadership at sister companies Trapeze Group and Vontas.
June 6, 2024
Matt Behmer succeeds former TripSpark GM Rob DeSanti, who was promoted internally within the Modaxo family of companies.
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He succeeds former GM Rob DeSanti, who was promoted internally within the Modaxo family of companies.
Bringing Experience to TripSpark
As TripSpark’s GM, Behmer intends to lean into his depth of experience and impressive track record of success to help TripSpark reach new heights of achievement.
“Having spent almost 20 years in the sector, I am passionate about the impact transit brings to communities and people, and the role that technology can play in improving the experience for riders and transit agency teams,” he said. “We have an exciting pipeline of innovation planned at TripSpark, and I look forward to fueling the growth and success of our customers.”
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