Jacob Calhoun has been a familiar face at CapMetro for nearly a decade now. For him, what started as a deep curiosity in how to improve Austin’s notorious traffic has evolved into a meaningful career in public transit and urban planning. His journey into public transit began when he first…
Meet Mike, a seasoned bus and paratransit safety manager. In 1992, shortly after immigrating from Ukraine, Mike began his public transit career in New York City, serving as a bus operator for 11 years. Public transit carried him around the country, transitioning into roles in safety at other agencies. In…
Meet Wesley Brown, a Program Manager on the CapMetro Rail team. He’s been with CapMetro for about 9 months and has been an avid runner since high school. That’s precisely why we’re featuring him in this long-distance edition of Meet CapMetro. Today, Wesley can be found in Massachusetts running in…
Meet John. Both a service and CapMetro Vet who began his career in 2001 as a bus operator. Over the years, he made his way up through a few different departments, eventually landing him where he is today. “It’s constant watching of our resources to make sure people can get…
Coming from a military background, she’s been able to take skills she learned in the service and craft her own leadership style. Equal parts strong and firm but compassionate and patient, she credits a strong discipline ethic and her momma’s wisdom for how she leads her team today. Marcella approaches…
Marcus Wright is one of the very first welcoming faces many new employees see when they join the CapMetro family. A CapMetro employee for nearly two decades – since 2005 – Wright oversees the agency’s training academy, helping to get new bus operators ready to hit the road confidently and…
