Experience

RTS - Regional Transit Service

• United States
• Transportation Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Vice President of Transportation Services

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2023

  Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the delivery of quality transit services to RTS customers and the engagement and support of over 375 dedicated employees. Through a team of talented transit professionals that includes radio control/dispatch, road supervisors, bus operators, and our downtown transit center we continually improve by executing on operational excellence in the areas of professional appearance, customer service, on-time performance , and safe… Show more Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the delivery of quality transit services to RTS customers and the engagement and support of over 375 dedicated employees. Through a team of talented transit professionals that includes radio control/dispatch, road supervisors, bus operators, and our downtown transit center we continually improve by executing on operational excellence in the areas of professional appearance, customer service, on-time performance , and safe operation. Beginning in 2017, I led the creation and implementation of an initiative focused on supporting our transportation workforce to drive results in our key performance areas. Operational Excellence provides the structure to our supervisors and information to Bus Operators in a way that places continuous improvement at the forefront. We have seen records results in on-time performance and have been recognized for our sound processes been the Greater Rochester Quality Council. We have continued our stable record of safety and have improved customer satisfaction.

• Vice President of Finance

  • Jul 2012 - Oct 2017

  Reports to the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for oversight of the Budget, Performance Measurement/Analytics, Grants, and Project Management functions. Annual operating budget of approximately $80M and $20M annual capital budget. - Member of Leadership Team - Management of four discrete departments (9 direct & indirect) - Responsibilities include; - Preparation of the Annual Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan - Monthly Operating Budget Analysis… Show more Reports to the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for oversight of the Budget, Performance Measurement/Analytics, Grants, and Project Management functions. Annual operating budget of approximately $80M and $20M annual capital budget. - Member of Leadership Team - Management of four discrete departments (9 direct & indirect) - Responsibilities include; - Preparation of the Annual Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan - Monthly Operating Budget Analysis & Year-end Forecasting - Multi-Year Budget Forecasting - Partnership Subsidies and service Financial Costing - Organization wide KPI analysis and reporting both internally and externally - Capital Project Budget Management - Project Management - Led the Authorities Finances during interim CFO search period of July 2012 – January 2013 - Fiduciary on 4 Authority sponsored defined benefit pension plans - Oversaw the replacement of a 10 year old Financial Software Reporting Platform with an Enterprise Wide System - 2014 Financial Area Strategic Planning process lead - Currently implementing enterprise wide Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Solution

• Director of Finance

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2012

  - Developed Six Year Capital Improvement Plan tracking and forecast tool - Re-engineered capital planning process to include cross organizational participation - Improved business partnership financial models to provide insight into incremental costs - Streamlined numerous regulatory reporting processes such as the New York State DOT Annual Financial Report and Office of the State Comptroller Public Authority Report

• Budget Manager

  • Apr 2007 - Mar 2011

  - Prepares and oversees annual $80M Operating Budget and $20M Capital Budget - Coordinated preparation of Authority wide Annual Comprehensive Business Plan - Manages staff of two analysts responsible for financial analysis and budget preparation - Effectively implemented with CFO, diesel fuel risk management strategies

• Senior Budget Analyst

  • Nov 2006 - Mar 2007

  - Lead Budget Team member responsible for preparation of 2007-08 Operating Budget

• Budget Analyst

  • Apr 2005 - Oct 2006

  - Supported the Budget Manager in developing $60M Annual Operating Budget - Developed 1ST ever RGRTA Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) - Implemented 50+ budget analyses enhancements providing improved financial projections

• Budget Technician

  • Jul 2003 - Mar 2005

  - Entry-level position responsible for budget analysis and financial projections