Executive Director
Santa Clara County Traffic Authority
San Jose, California
Over the ten year period, the Traffic Authority completed over $1.2 billion in highway improvements on Routes 85, 101 and 237 in Santa Clara County, on time and on budget.Practical and hands on experience in public finance, budgeting and strategic planning. Achievements included creation of an innovative excess right of way disposal program generating over $16 million in additional revenue. Spearheaded the now much copied public/private partnership concept with Caltrans , resulting in… Show more Over the ten year period, the Traffic Authority completed over $1.2 billion in highway improvements on Routes 85, 101 and 237 in Santa Clara County, on time and on budget.Practical and hands on experience in public finance, budgeting and strategic planning. Achievements included creation of an innovative excess right of way disposal program generating over $16 million in additional revenue. Spearheaded the now much copied public/private partnership concept with Caltrans , resulting in unprecedented program management successes. Created and directed the Traffic Authority’s public image, including strategic positioning of the agency. A 1996 poll showed that 87% of Santa Clara County voters approved of how the Authority administered its tax revenues Show less