Mass Transit Announces its Top 40 Under 40 List

Source: Mass Transit

Honors under-40 professionals who have contributed to the transit industry

Mass Transit Magazine cover - Top 40 Under 40

FORT ATKINSON, Wis., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Mass Transit, the only magazine
exclusively dedicated to public transportation, announces the first annual
Mass Transit Top 40 Under 40 list, honoring those professionals who have made
significant contributions to the public transit industry. Honorees were
nominated by their peers and judged on criteria that included job commitment,
industry involvement and contribution, achievement in his or her position and
innovation in his or her field.

"Millions of people utilize public transportation every year, relying on it to
transport them to work, school, social and sporting activities," says
Publisher John Hollenhorst. "The individuals chosen for this year's list have
been stand outs in their respective areas and show a strong passion and
commitment that exemplifies the best of the best."

"We received more than 150 nominations and could easily have extended the
list," adds Editor Fred Jandt. "It was challenging to narrow it down, but we
are confident that this exclusive Mass Transit Top 40 Under 40 list is made up
of professionals who are not only extremely deserving of this honor, we expect
they will continue to play a significant role in public transport for decades
to come."

Winners will be showcased in the September/October cover feature of Mass
Transit magazine and online at www.MassTransitmag.com.

Mass Transit magazine serves more than 21,000 readers associated with the
public transportation industry including transit managers, industry suppliers
and industry associations. It is the only publication that focuses on the
people who manage the business and their successful management practices. The
publication's editorial content provides subscribers with management,
marketing, operational and product information they need to better manage
transit systems and overcome the changes in today's environment.

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(Mass Transit 40 Under 40 List follows)

Mass Transit 40 Under 40 List 2009

  • Mona Babauta, Santa Rosa CityBus
  • Jayme Blakesley, Federal Transit Administration
  • James A. Bradford, Jr., CT Transit
  • Carrie Butler, Transit Authority of River City
  • Ricardo Cardentey, Parsons Brinckerhoff
  • Dr. Floun'say Caver, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
  • Kevin R. Collins, HDR Engineering Inc.
  • Brandi Kelly-Contreras, City of Huntington Beach
  • Denis Desmond, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
  • Richard H. Farr, York County Transportation Authority
  • Russ Frank, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
  • Brian Funk, Metro Transit (Minneapolis, Minn.)
  • Lori Oakley Gale, Fast Lane Hires
  • John Giorgis, Federal Transit Administration
  • Joshua J. Goldman, Porterra LLC
  • Christopher Hart, Institute for Human Centered Design/MBTA Consultant
  • Hunter Harvath, Monterey-Salinas Transit
  • Curvie Hawkins Jr., The T (Fort Worth, Texas)
  • Monique Pegues, The T (Fort Worth, Texas)
  • John L. Hendrickson, Waco Transit System/McDonald Transit
  • Albert Himes, Alexandria Transit Co.
  • Jennifer Kalczuk, The Rapid (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
  • Sherry E. Little, Spartan Solutions LLC
  • Adam Martin, American Public Transportation Association
  • Karl R. Otterstrom, Spokane Transit Authority
  • Christopher Phelps, Green Bay Metro/First Transit
  • Todd Provost, Utah Transit Authority
  • Christine Romans, Maryland Transit Administration
  • Iyon Rosario, Federal Transit Administration
  • Carol Rose, STV Inc.
  • Steve Sarafinovski, Go Transit
  • Julia Schick, Laketran
  • Dave Schlesinger, USDOT, Transportation Safety Institute
  • Jacqueline Sheader, Centre Area Transportation Authority
  • Steve Sherrer, Lawton Area Transit System
  • Jason Tubergen, Muskegon Area Transit System
  • Vicky Vargas, Foothill Transit/Veolia
  • Amber Wagner, North Carolina Public Transportation Association
  • Sara Procacci Wilson, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
  • Matthew Yamashita, Mobility Plus Transportation