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Head a team of 14 Regional Directors and 1500 technicians providing national maintenance services for a fleet of 11,000 vehicles covering 300 million miles annually.* Manage a large regional P&L and define policies and practices for investments in zero-emissions infrastructure, including hydrogen fuel cell, battery, and electric vehicles * Guide strategic planning around emerging technology, infrastructure modernization, and sustainability initiatives using regenerative dashboards that enable real-time monitoring of driving performance* Develop OEM training curricula for maintenance teams to build proficiency in maintaining high voltage vehicles and partner with colleges nationwide to implement the training and build a skilled talent pipeline* Member of the Colorado Air Resources Board and the California Transit Association board panel guiding policy around current and future asset maintenance recommendations for zero-emission fleets

Southern California

Provided senior operational leadership to 34 facilities across Southern California encompassing 3700 employees generating $250M in revenue through maintenance of 1400+ vehicles. * Managed an expansive territory to achieve profitability even amid the persistent challenges brought on by the Covid19 pandemic* Accountable for annual operating budgets and capital projects with commercial and government partners and led renegotiations of all labor and service contracts to maintain agility under dynamic conditions* Traveled extensively to work alongside essential personnel during Covid19 to provide leadership, support, and communications to maintain morale

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Directed an organization of 600 employees with accountability for the maintenance of 200 vehicles for the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) operating under multiple collective bargaining agreements.* Managed day-to-day operations of a 30-acre facility providing more than 10.5M miles of transportation services annually, generating $50M+ in annual revenue* Implemented processes to improve fiscal performance, increase system-wide on time performance, and strengthen relationships with both union and non-union employees and partners* Headed a special Diversity and Inclusion project with the Mobility Training Center to refurbish coaches for disabled personnel

Las Vegas Area, Nevada

Senior manager responsible for daily operations and maintenance of transit systems under contract with MV Transportation Corporation. Operation encompassed over 260 employees, 120 vehicles, and 2 facilities which provide city transportation services in excess of 4.3 million miles per year. Personally responsible for annual revenues and the effective management of four collective bargaining agreements.

Collateral position with responsibility for management assistance and oversight of seven Bay Area maintenance operations, while maintaining day-to-day maintenance operations at primary location.

Manager responsible for maintenance and upkeep of transit system vehicles under contract with MV Transportation Corporation. Maintenance operation encompassed over 35 employees maintaining a fleet of 121 vehicles, including compressed natural gas, diesel, and gasoline engines.