George Fink

Transportation Services Director | July 2023 - Current

Transit System Program Manager | November 2014 - July 2023

• Work closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide transit strategies.
• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of all transit service programs provided by the District
• Address and resolve technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with the transit team and management.
• Manage multiple transit capital projects (property acquisition, mobility hubs, electrification, facilities) with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
• Develop and manage operating and project capital budgets with multiple fund sources for each.
• Negotiate and manage a variety of contracts including federal government master agreements, memorandums of understandings, multi-agency cooperative agreements, capital purchases, unionized labor, professional services, and routine vendor service contracts.
• Responsible for departmental compliance with all federal, state, and agency regulatory requirements, contract terms, applicability of allowable/non-allowable work, multiple grant terms, and deliverables.
• Obtain and manage multiple funding sources and grants from federal, state, and private programs and sources.
• Manage staff of 65 (mix of professional and represented).
• Manage fleet of 30 vehicles operating 365 days year on local, seasonal, intercity, and regional demand response routes with an operational budget of approximately $7.2 million.
• Coordinate service with other transit providers, stakeholders, non-profits, employment centers, and recreational destinations.
• Implemented and managed the District's Management Information Systems technology stack.
• Maintain professional communication with wide range of stakeholders including Board, government and private industry executive teams, community leaders, and staff.
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Monitor multiple workflows and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
• Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
• Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential stakeholders to drive program & projects development.
• Evaluate District policies & procedures to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Draft and present reports to assist board members with critical decisions.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

• Obtained, programmed, managed, and reported on $18 million in operating funds and $60 million in capital funds utilizing multiple federal, state, regional and local funding programs across a three county, and two Metropolitan Planning Organization operating areas.
• Developed and implemented strategies to achieve funding goals and remain competitive.
• Cultivated positive rapport with stakeholders to boost the effectiveness of regional advocacy and grow revenues.
• Successfully negotiated the inclusion of project and operating requirements in regional funding programs.
• Established and managed multi-year capital and operating budgets and assembled funding to deliver aggressive capital and operating requirements.
• Provided technical and policy guidance on procurement, fare collection, and Information Technology.
• Trained, mentored, and managed non-represented professional staff.

• Negotiated and secured regional funding and operational agreements with multiple local agencies.
• Managed non-construction capital projects and professional service procurements.
• Developed all fleet and revenue vehicle procurements utilizing various federal, state, and regional funding sources.
• Planned and managed the transportation department's $10 million budget.
• Responsible for the safe and effective operations of a fleet of 56 vehicles operating on local, intercity, and regional paratransit routes providing approximately one million annual trips.
• Reduced accidents/incidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
• Coordinated service with other transit providers, non-profits, and City departments to expand access.
• Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of professional employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
• Directed the operation and maintenance of the Fairfield Transportation Center, a regional transit facility comprised of City transit offices, a parking structure, office space and surface parking lots.
• Implemented improved public outreach and community involvement processes increasing brand recognition and offerings.

• Performed current land use planning in suburban environment.
• Negotiated conditions of approval and environmental mitigations for residential subdivision & commercial development applications.
• Ensured applicable state and local policies were followed pertaining to design review, business license issuance, site plan reviews and environmental compliance.
• Developed and presented written and oral reports to Planning Commission, City Council, and citizen's groups.
• Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Responded to incoming correspondence and assisted individuals in completing various applications.
• Participated and coordinated processing activities with other staff members, departments or agencies.
• Prioritized schedules to meet department goals and overall customer satisfaction.
• Developed comprehensive plans for large-scale projects that involved coordinating multiple teams.
• Conducted site assessments to verify plan accuracy and feasibility of proposed developments.
• Prepared, maintained and updated files, land use data and statistics.
• Prepared and presented reports using statistics, charts and graphs to illustrate planning studies in land use and/or zoning.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with planning, public works and other teams to cement partnerships and achieve mutual goals.
• Evaluated permits for zoning changes and building projects by closely checking information against approval requirements.
• Responded to public inquiries and complaints.

• Transit Manager for Calaveras Transit
• Partnered with Amador Regional Transit to provide award-winning commuter service to Sacramento Metro Area.
• Verified performance measures and reported operating statistics to monitor system and maintain compliance.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Boosted ridership through expanded public outreach, marketing, and improved community involvement.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with with state and county officials.

• Project Manager for various planning efforts & staff representative to professional committees.
• Managed project timelines, filing documents properly and on time.
• Developed presentations to demonstrate planning initiatives and research.
• Corresponded with partners and project contributors to provide status updates and solidify timelines.
• Developed the Airport Land Use Plan and created policies and procedures for reviewing and commenting on local jurisdictions' development proposals.
• Spoke publicly to discuss transportation projects, garner interest and build support for programs.