Whether it be the local, state, or federal level, understanding how to deal with the myriad of government relations is essential for any transit agency. The members of our team have decades of experience successfully navigating the government bureaucracy. When you need assistance to get through government bureaucracy, give us a call.
Leslie Rogers
Mr. Rogers is participating with the Transit Executive Bench after completing a 39-year career with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in 2018. He served the prior 22 years as the Regional Administrator (RA) of Region IX, headquartered in San Francisco with a satellite office in Los Angeles.
Rick Vargas
Mr. Vargas brings over 33 years of professional experience with various state agencies and the California Legislature in executive positions responsible for policy development, program management, and project monitoring. As the Deputy Secretary for Rail, Transit, and Goods Movement, he was responsible for oversight and policy development of statewide passenger rail, freight rail and transit programs and goods movement through the state’s seaports, airports, and international ports of entry.