Post Solicitation Emily Bergkamp , Emily Bergkamp, general manager of Intercity Transit in Olympia, Wash., says traveling to India, the native land of her mother-in-law, is an unforgettable experience. Her more unusual pastimes: Watching boxing, including the undercards, and dressing up as "Star Wars" character Ahsoka Tano, including the eye-popping orange-and-white makeup. - July 2026 Read the Article Noah Berger , CEO of Merrimack Valley Transit in northeastern Massachusetts, is an exhibited oil painter and one day would like to trade his administrative office for a professional artist's studio. But, in the meantime, he's finding comfort with his family and two rescue dogs in Newton, Mass., where the MBTA's Green Line runs past his kitchen window. - June 2026 Read the Article Jason Quan , general manager of the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland, takes to the road to help decompress. With his feet, that is. An inveterate distance runner, he competes regularly in local road races — when he's not scaling waterfalls or indulging in his favorite cocktail, an espresso martini with a splash of Baileys. - May 2026 Read the Article Salvador Llamas Salvador Llamas , CEO of AC Transit in Oakland, Calif., grew up in Southern California, so it's no surprise that he enjoys vacationing near beaches in Hawaii and Cancun, Mexico. Despite his West Coast roots, Llamas became a diehard Chicago Bears fan after watching his first Super Bowl in 1986. - January 2026 Read the Article Darrell Johnson Darrell Johnson , CEO of the Orange County Transportation Authority in Orange, Calif., finds a creative outlet by playing guitar with a band called Diego's Garage. He finds relief from the demands of work in the ocean, specifically surfing at nearby beaches. "There's nothing like being in the water," he says. - October 2025 Read the Article Kenneth McDonald Kenneth A. McDonald , CEO of Long Beach Transit in Long Beach, Calif., often grabs his clubs and heads to the golf course in his free time. But he also enjoys catching up on his reading (learning how to advance his transit system using AI) and listening to joyful, inspirational classical music - October 2025 Read the Article Andrew Aiello , CEO of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority in Cincinnati, embraces the challenge of the position, but he's also committed to work-life balance. Weekends are family time, filled with attending his sons' sporting events, mountain biking and hiking with family and friends and DIY home projects - June 2025 Read the Article Dottie Watkins , president and CEO of CapMetro in Austin, Texas, endures a demanding and stressful workload. She unwinds by spending time at the beach ("my happy place"), watching shows like "Bridgerton" and "Love Is Blind," and performing with a community band with her favorite instrument — the French horn. - May 2025 Read the Article Justin Stuehrenberg Justin Stuehrenberg , general manager of Metro Transit in Madison, Wis., enjoys international travel in his free time and regularly vacations overseas with his wife and two sons. When he's home, he enjoys woodworking and playing the game of Risk, in which he is highly ranked in worldwide online competition - April 2025 Read the Article Christy Wegener Christy Wegener , executive director of the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority in Livermore, Calif., enjoys hiking, skiing, paddle boarding and spending time with her daughter, Anna, at local parks. She also loves camping, especially because her husband "does all the work." - February 2025 Read the Article Kate Miller , executive director of the Napa Valley Transportation Authority in Napa, Calif., spends her free time reading, cycling, swimming and walking her dogs, when she's not preparing gourmet meals for family and friends. - January 2025 Read the Article Carl Sedoryk , General Manager/CEO of Monterey-Salinas Transit District in Monterey, Calif., likes to unwind with an exhausting martial arts training regimen or biking/hiking along the beautiful Central California coastline. - January 2025 Read the Article Jameson Auten has embraced the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest since taking the position of CEO of Lane Transit District in Eugene, Ore., in 2022. He's learned the subtleties of fly fishing and enjoys kayaking, mountain biking and hiking as well. - December 2024 Read the Article John Andoh , transit manager of Redding (Calif.) Area Bus Authority, is an avid thrill-seeker, embracing skydiving, hang gliding and parasailing, but he also enjoys more subdued activities, such as binge-watching "The Price Is Right" with Bob Barker. - November 2024 Read the Article Holly Arnold , administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration, enjoys a good early-morning workout, testing chocolate chip cookie recipes with her eldest daughter, Greta, and, on the less sweet side, gourmet french fries. - August 2024 Read the Article Kevin Desmond , national director, transit and rail for consulting and engineering firm, Sam Schwartz, takes advantage of the many outdoor opportunities in the Pacific Northwest and has enjoyed attending U2 concerts around the world since the 1990s. - July 2024 Read the Article Benjamin Limmer Benjamin Limmer , chief of the Connecticut Department of Transportation's Bureau of Public Transportation, enjoys following Michigan/Detroit sports teams, early morning workouts and outdoor activities such as biking and hiking. - June 2024 Read the Article Doran Barnes , chief executive of Foothill Transit in West Covina, Calif., enjoys cruise ship vacations along the Mexican Riviera, spending time with family at Disneyland, the nostalgia of a scoop of burgundy cherry ice cream and collecting pottery. - June 2024 Read the Article Kim Turner , Transit Director of Torrance Transit in Torrance, Calif., enjoys attending Los Angeles sporting events, including Clippers, Dodgers and Rams games, and traveling widely with a large group of friends. - May 2024 Read the Article Paul Comfort , a former chief of the Maryland Transit Administration and current transit evangelist through his podcast and best-selling books, travels widely, shares his musical talents and enjoys quality time with his large family. - May 2024 Read the Article Carrie Butler , the former CEO of the Transit Authority of River City in Louisville, Ky., enjoys beach vacations, Kentucky Derby season and watching fantasy adventure series such as "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings." - April 2024 Read the Article Sign up for Transit Intelligence News and commentary in public transportation, and the latest job postings and solicitations. 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