Staff Directory

Triangle Transit staff can be reached by calling (919) 549-9999 and dialing the departmental or individual numbers when prompted by the automated phone system. Our mailing address is:

P.O. Box 13787
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.

All numbers in the Staff Directory can be accessed with the 919 Area Code.

Departments

Administration and Management

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Mission Statement: Our mission is to treat every person as a valued customer of Triangle Transit by displaying a thorough understanding of and dedication to the fulfillment of all aspects of our responsibilities as Triangle Transit employees, and most importantly, as public servants. We endeavor to fulfill our mission by serving as a reliable source of information and expertise, by delivering prompt and reliable service with warmth, friendliness, individual pride and professionalism, and by providing a level of service that routinely exceeds the expectations of our customers. Further, we will strive to develop, implement, support and continuously improve programs and processes that add value to Triangle Transit and enable Triangle Transit employees to better serve the public.

Finance Department Mission Statement: Our mission is to be responsive to the needs of other Triangle Transit departments and the public in providing accurate, timely and clearly presented information in an attentive and courteous manner. Department employees will be empowered, trained and supported in their efforts to provide continuously improving customer service.

Name Title Phone
Carter, JanetSenior Manager, Human Resources485-7503
Baker, Steven Finance Intern 485-7556
Dawson, Michelle Clerk to the Board 485-7438
Freeman, Saundra CFO/Director of Finance and Administrative Services 485-7415
Gentry, Ruthann Executive Assistant to the General Manager and General Counsel 485-7474
Goodwin, Sylvester Director of EEO/DBE 485-7518
Herald, Barbara Accounting Technician 485-7435
Johnson, Cameron IT Intern 485-7475
King, David General Manager 485-7424
Lodge, Mitchell Finance and Accounting Systems Supervisor 485-7550
Lyons, Harriet Budget and Financial Reporting Supervisor 485-7466
McGhee, Maurice Information Technology Manager 485-7553
Moore, David Accounts Receivable Technician 485-7559
Mohamed, Majid Network Administrator 485-7587
Plaza, Jonathan IT Specialist 485-7422
Seibels, Sharita Financial Analyst 485-7454
Simon, Carolyn Administrative Assistant for Finance and Regional Services Development 485-7446
Stancil, Don Senior Accountant 485-7414
Thompson, Kelli HR and Payroll Specialist 485-7410
Walker, Deirdre Contracts and Grants Administrator485-7481
Whittington, Christy Human Resources Administrator 485-7473
Wilson, Stephen Procurement Specialist 485-7429

Administration Fax Number: (919) 485-7441
HR Fax Number: (919) 485-7547

Office of the General Counsel

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Mission Statement: The mission of the Office of the General Counsel is to provide quality legal services to Triangle Transit on matters of significance to the Board of Trustees, the General Manager and the staff of the agency. An integral part of our mission is to identify and meet the legal needs of the agency, as well as to provide support and advice where appropriate on major policy and governmental issues. As part of our work, we oversee and manage Triangle Transit’s real property interests, handle the negotiation and development of contracts and procurements, and engage in research and representation of the agency’s interests in a variety of areas.

Our staff is dedicated to serving the agency and its mission with integrity, knowledge of the law, and common sense. We will work to provide strong advocacy when needed, to facilitate partnerships, to assist in resolution of conflicts, and to minimize risk in an efficient, friendly and professional manner. Our office utilizes both in-house counsel and legal staff, as well as outside counsel, in fulfilling its mission.

Name Title Phone
Gentry, Ruthann Executive Assistant to the General Manager and General Counsel 485-7474
Gulley, Wib General Counsel 485-7418
Porter, Karen Assistant General Counsel 485-7421

Legal Fax Number: (919) 485-7417

Communications & Public Affairs

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Mission Statement: Communications and Public Affairs is responsible for planning and implementing effective internal and external communications, events, marketing and public involvement that build support for regional transit, its riders and stakeholders.

Name Title Phone
Beeker, Brandi Interactive Marketing Associate 485-7591
Graham, Damien Director of Communications & Public Affairs 485-7413
Johnson, Nola Marketing Associate 485-7416
Long, Leah Jane Marketing Intern 485-7523
Parker, Lauren Manager of Marketing 485-7478
Philips, Eileen Events Coordinator 485-7490
Schulz, Brad Communications Officer 485-7434
Thompson, Eric Graphic Design Marketing Associate 485-7436

Communications & Public Affairs Fax Number: (919) 485-7441

Capital Development

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Mission Statement: The mission of Capital Development is to lead in the expansion and improvement of the Triangle area’s transportation network by producing the highest quality facilities and systems for our customers by advancing regional transportation planning. Capital Development participates in the development and maintenance of the Triangle Regional Travel Model, implementing Regional Public Transit Capital Projects, supporting outreach programs and stakeholder and public involvement, and facilitating transit-oriented land use policies and development in and around station areas.

Name Title Phone
Battista, Mary Ann Administrative Assistant 485-7431
Northcutt, Greg Director of Capital Development 485-7522
Rekeweg, Terry, PE Transportation Engineer 485-7423
McDonough, Patrick, AICP Senior Transportation Planner 485-7455
Major, Richard, PMP Manager of Construction Administration 485-7483
Shearer-Swink, Juanita, FASLA Project Manager 485-7412
Vacant Transportation Planner 485-7425
Johnson, Cathleen Contracts Administrator 485-7505

Capital Development Fax number: (919) 485-7541

Regional Bus Operations

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Mission Statement: The Triangle Transit Regional Bus Operations staff is dedicated to understanding the mobility needs of all our customers and committed to providing high quality public transportation services to the Triangle area community. We make every effort to offer our customers dependable, convenient services, comprehensible transit information, and an assurance that we care. We are devoted to planning and providing transit services that serve the customer to the best of our ability by delivering safe, customer friendly services, reliable and clean buses, and reasonable fares.

Name Title Phone
Abuahmad, Hatem Maintenance Supervisor 485-7495
Barrett, Laurie Director of Bus Operations 485-7451
Battle, Vanessa Vanpool Manager 485-7462
Bluett, Michael Supervisor 485-7426
Chandler, Tellis Operations Manager 485-7456
Clark, Chris Data Technician 485-7482
DeCastro, Christal Operations Supervisor 485-7487
Evans, Bernadette Supervisor III 485-7457
Fahey, Brian Customer Relations Administrator 485-7501
Fletcher, Saundra Parts & Inventory Assistant 485-7493
Garage Area 485-7495
Gleason, Jim Facilities Coordinator 485-7479
Hawkins, Brett Office Assistant 485-7461
Hines, Jr., Vinson Transit Manager 485-7460
Jones, Irene Dispatcher 485-7459
Kazanjian, David Safety and Security Coordinator 485-7480
Leonard, Robin Supervisor 485-7419
McLean, Brian Maintenance Supervisor 485-7495
Price, Jimmy Maintenance Manager 485-7492
Reames, Tilly Parts & Inventory Coordinator 485-7453
Romain, Tammy Training Coordinator/Supervisor 485-7464
Shannon, Ernest Supervisor 485-7520
Shepherd, Paul Supervisor 485-7452
Thompson, Nikki Bus Operations Administrative Assistant 485-7450
Trotman, John Supervisor II 485-7467
Vanpool Maintenance 485-7578
Walker, Frances Supervisor III 485-7509
Whitney, Sam Dispatcher 485-7495
Zambrana, Misael Electronics Technician 485-7530

Bus Fax number: (919) 485-7458
Paratransit Fax number: (919) 485-7471
Maintenance Fax number: (919) 485-7497

Regional Services Development

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Mission Statement: The mission of the Regional Services Development Department is to inform the public of alternatives to the single occupant vehicle, to promote all of Triangle Transit’s services, and to provide transit alternatives to residents of the Triangle and beyond. In doing so, our aim is to assure accurate, prompt, and friendly responses to customer and employer requests; safe, clean, and reliable vans for the vanpool program; and helpful, responsive service to our internal customers.

Name Title Phone
Anderson, Cha’ssem, AICP Transit Service Planner 485-7592
Bennett, Katina Call Center Manager 485-7465
Landrum, Aaren Regional Customer Service Supervisor 314-8717
Foree, Audra Customer Information Coordinator 485-7470
Griffin, Tierany Regional Data Technician 485-7442
Landfried, Erik Lead Transit Service Planner 485-7508
Loyka, Stephanie Employer Outreach Coordinator 485-7463
Parker, Shelly Sustainable Travel Services Supervisor 485-7439
Robinson, Terri Transit Amenities Specialist 485-7428
Rogers, Jenny Transit Service Planner 485-7529
Straw, Paul Sustainable Travel Services Specialist 485-7484
Tallmadge, John Director of Regional Services Development 485-7430

Regional Services Development Fax Number: (919) 485-7441

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