I have worked in public transportation since 1993, primarily managing rural and small urban transit systems. I formed my own public transit consulting business in 2009, and I also work for TFC Consulting on its Federal Transit Administration contracts.I am to able assist transit systems and municipalities with program evaluations, statistical analysis, performance audits, planning projects, operational reports, grant applications, procurements, new start-ups, etc. I have conducted numerous training sessions during my career and am able to conduct transit management and safety classes. I currently teach FTA Triennial and State Management Review Workshops.I received my DBE (Disadvantanged Business Enterprise) certification from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on August 26, 2010.Specialties: Civil Rights, transit management, paratransit operations, labor relations, procurements, transit finance & budgeting, route planning & design, federal & state compliance, safety & security, legislative issues, grant writing and general planning activities.