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Articlesby Alex RomanNovember 19, 2025

Julie Chalmers’ Path from Family Legacy to Leadership Success

Although she grew up part of a legacy family in the motorcoach industry, Julie Chalmers, Vice President and General Manager for Hotard Coaches, never thought she’d end up being part of the family business.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 16, 2023

Intercity Transit Authority Names Permanent GM

Emily Bergkamp has served as the acting general manager since April.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 30, 2023

BCTD Names New Director/GM

Coree Lonergan replaces retired director Chris Walton who served the community for nearly 22 years.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2022

Brian Funk to Become Next Metro Transit COO

Brian Funk has filled the role in an acting capacity since Vince Pellegrin's 2021 retirement.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2019

SEPTA GM Knueppel to retire at year's end

Knueppel, who joined SEPTA in 1988 as an entry level structural engineer, will close out a decorated 32-year career at the agency.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2019

Kooistra appointed GM of Minneapolis' Metro Transit

Kooistra will replace Brian Lamb, who is not being re-appointed. Lamb has served as GM since 2004.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2018

TriMet’s Board of Directors appoints interim GM

Shelley Devine will temporarily lead TriMet while the Board finalizes its decision on a permanent GM.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2017

Connect Transit appoints permanent GM

Isacc Thorne will focus on making sure there are ADA-compliant bus stops with shelters and examining fare structures.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2017

Laketran promotes Capelle to GM post

Ben Capelle will succeed Ray Jurkowski, who announced his retirement earlier this year and has served Laketran as GM since 2003.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2016

Gannon appointed to permanent GM post for King County Metro

Gannon, 47, served as interim GM from March 2016 until now. He was Metro Deputy GM from 2013-2016, and Human Resources manager for the King County DOT from 2011-2013.

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