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From the Director, Department of Transportation and Public Works, submitting an informational report regarding Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc., management changes. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE).
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POLICY
The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) periodically provides informational updates to the Committee on transit issues.
BACKGROUND
The Milwaukee County Department of Transportation & Public Works contracts with Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. (MTS) for the management and operation of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS). Ms. Anita Gulotta-Connelly, President of MTS and Managing Director of the Milwaukee County Transit System has announced her intent to retire, effective March 31, 2011.
The contract with MTS requires that a formal succession plan be submitted to Milwaukee County to ensure a smooth transition in the event to the departure of one of the principals. As per the succession plan, Mr. Lloyd Grant, Jr. has been named as President of Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. and Managing Director of the Milwaukee County Transit System. Mr. Michael J. Guigno has been named as Vice President of MTS, Inc. and Deputy Director of MCTS.
Both of these individuals have a wealth of transit experience. Mr. Grant has been with the Milwaukee County Transit System for 26 years, serving in a variety of positions, most recently Deputy Director. He is a life-long Milwaukee resident. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and holds a Master of Business Administration in Public Administration from Concordia University.
Mr. Giugno has been with MTS, Inc. for 30 years. He is very knowledgeable about MCTS operations and has excellent working relationships within the Company and with external organizations. His prior experience as a bus operator serves him well in dealing with employees, the Union and customers. Complete resumes for both indiv...
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