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Michael Wygant

Oceanside,CA

Summary

Results-driven COO with more than 30 years of experience and expertise in operations management, strategic planning, and organizational development. Proven track record in leadership, mentoring and enhancing service delivery and optimizing resource allocation to drive operational excellence.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operations Officer (Transit Services)

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
San Diego, CA
02.2019 - Current
  • Direct Oversight of Bus, Para Transit, Mini bus, Customer Service, Zero Emissions Bus transition, Safety and Facility Maintenance
  • Directed operational strategies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction across transit systems.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs.
  • Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring safety standards were consistently met across all operations.

Director of Maintenance

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
San Diego, CA
06.2017 - 02.2019
  • Developed and implemented effective preventive maintenance schedules for transit vehicles and facilities.
  • Supervised maintenance staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to address urgent repair needs, minimizing service disruptions.
  • Established a strong relationship with the Union team to support a productive and lasting relationship

Chief Operations Officer (Bus and Rail)

North County Transit District
Oceanside, CA
01.2013 - 06.2019

Oversaw operations and maintenance of bus, para transit, heavy passenger rail, and light (hybrid) rail systems.

  • Developed procedures and policies for the safe and effective operations of multi modal public transit systems
  • Provided project manager oversight for In-house and Contracted operations.
  • Established performance metrics to monitor service delivery and improve accountability across departments.
  • Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial sustainability while meeting operational objectives.

Superintendent of Operations and Maintenance

North County Transit District
Oceanside Ca
02.1990 - 01.2013
  • Held multiple roles over the 20 plus years at NCTD before executive level management to include; Servicer, Mechanic, Foreman, Assistant Manager, Manager and Superintendent within Bus Operations.

Education

Diesel Technology Certificate - Heavy Duty Vehicle Maintenance

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
06-1993

Federal Aviation And Power Plant Certificate - Aviation Maintenance

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
06-1989

Non-Commissioned Officer - Leadership

United States Air Force
San Bernardino
09-1988

High School Diploma -

San Marcos High School
San Marcos Ca
06-1985

Skills

  • Proactive Safety Culture
  • Operational excellence
  • Profitability improvement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Strategic planning
  • Organizational leadership
  • Chair of the California Transit Association (CTA) Maintenance and Zero Emission Committee
  • Committee member for CTA and APTA (Operations, Maintenance and Zero Emission Vehicles)

Accomplishments

  • System of the Year from American Public Transit Association (APTA)
  • Gold Safety Award for Bus Operations from APTA
  • Employee of the Year, North County Transit District (1993)
  • Developed a plan and led two Public Transit Fleet conversions from Diesel to clearer Compressed Natural Gas and started the transition to Zero Emission Vehicles (more than 1,000 vehicles combined)
  • Led a Public Transit Agency in 2008-2009 though the most significant economic challenge in it's history while maintenance the core service provisions and ensuring the least impact to staff

Timeline

Chief Operations Officer (Transit Services)

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
02.2019 - Current

Director of Maintenance

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
06.2017 - 02.2019

Chief Operations Officer (Bus and Rail)

North County Transit District
01.2013 - 06.2019

Superintendent of Operations and Maintenance

North County Transit District
02.1990 - 01.2013

Diesel Technology Certificate - Heavy Duty Vehicle Maintenance

Palomar College

Federal Aviation And Power Plant Certificate - Aviation Maintenance

San Bernardino Valley College

Non-Commissioned Officer - Leadership

United States Air Force

High School Diploma -

San Marcos High School