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NJ TRANSIT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PACKS UP COATS FOR CHARITY DONATION

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SEASON OF SERVICE EFFORT FOCUSES ON HELPING THOSE LESS FORTUNATE

November 21, 2016

NEWARK, NJ — As part of Governor Chris Christie’s Season of Service Volunteer Effort, NJ TRANSIT’s Executive Director Steven H. Santoro helped pack up coats for delivery to those in need of warm clothing this winter.

The outerwear will be distributed to those served by Jersey Cares, an Essex County-based group that serves the less fortunate, and for the Camden Mission.

The Season of Service is a statewide initiative where key members of Governor Christie’s leadership team devote part of a day to serving the community.

This Season of Service has an extra special meaning for NJ TRANSIT’s executive director as the coats he is preparing for delivery have been generously donated by NJ TRANSIT employees through the agency’s “Jersey Cares Coat Drive.’’ The agency’s slogan is “Warm Hearts Give Warm Coats.’’

A total of 334 coats were donated by NJ TRANSIT employees at coat collection bins set up at several work locations throughout the state.

“The Governor and his team members are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our fellow New Jersey residents,’’ said Executive Director Santoro. “For several weeks now, the men and women of NJ TRANSIT have been generously donating new or gently-used coats to this cause. I am happy to be a part of this worthy endeavor and gather these coats for distribution to those who desperately need them.”

In previous years, NJ TRANSIT’s Executive Director has volunteered at a Boys & Girls Club in Newark, N.J. and at a soup kitchen in Morristown, N.J.

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NJ TRANSIT BOARD SELECTS WILLIAM “BILL” CROSBIE AS AGENCY’S NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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April 6, 2016

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Ridgewood NJ, In a unanimous vote, the NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors appointed William (“Bill”) Crosbie as the new Executive Director of NJ TRANSIT during a special meeting today.  The appointment is effective on or about April 25, 2016.

Mr. Crosbie succeeds Dennis J. Martin, who has served as the agency’s interim Executive Director since December, 2015. Mr. Martin will resume his previous position as VP/GM of NJ TRANSIT’s Bus Operations Division.

“I would like to thank Governor Christie and the NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors for this tremendous opportunity to serve the more than 900,000 people who utilize the New Jersey Transit system each year,” said incoming Executive Director Crosbie.  “I am anxious to roll up my sleeves and stand shoulder to shoulder with the men and women of NJ TRANSIT to address the service, safety, equipment and facility needs of our customers and our infrastructure.”

Prior to Executive Director Crosbie’s appointment, he served as President & CEO as well as Regional Director for North America for SYSTRA USA, an international transportation engineering consulting firm.  During his tenure, he was responsible for leading day-to-day operations as well as the strategic development of the firm.

In addition to serving as Vice President of Railroad Programs for the Parsons Corporation, Executive Director Crosbie spent more than seven years as the Chief Operating Officer of Amtrak where he directed the transportation, engineering (infrastructure), mechanical (rolling stock), police and security, environmental, health, and safety functions.

“Bill Crosbie brings a depth of background in operations, transportation, engineering, finance, and security to New Jersey Transit that is perfectly suited to address the needs facing the agency at this important time,” said Acting Transportation Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chairman Richard T. Hammer.

Executive Director Crosbie is a transportation security expert and Professional Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the transportation field. He is a regular guest lecturer at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School on intelligence analysis, cyber security, and infrastructure protection. He has served on numerous Boards including the Boards of Directors for Washington Union Station Redevelopment Corporation and Chicago Union Station.

Executive Director Crosbie holds a Master of Arts degree in Security Studies from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and an Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.