Event: Monday, April 15th

Vincenzo Barbatano

Vincenzo Barbatano, Ministry of Transportation Vincenzo (Vinnie) Barbatano is a seasoned leader specializing in strategic policy development. With experience in the public sectors of Ontario, the United Kingdom, and Australia, he brings a diverse perspective to his work. In his current position, as the Strategy Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Vinnie established the …

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Jessica Gillies

Jessica Gillies, Durham Region Transit  Jessica is the Operations Manager with Durham Region Transit where she is responsible for workforce development.  She is accountable to manage bus operator performance, labour relations, and operator recruitment.  Jessica began her career in transit over 20 years ago as a bus operator while a university student, and since has …

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Tyson Cragg

Tyson Cragg, Executive Director, Transit Windsor Tyson is an experienced executive leader with over 30 years of experience in both the public and private-sector realms, leading teams in public transit, freight transportation, and logistics. Tyson is passionate about public service, and the vital role played by local government in providing high-quality, cost-effective services to citizens. …

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Jenn Van Geem

 Jenn Van Geem Jenn is an Account Executive at Swiftly with over five years of experience in the public transit space. In her time at Swiftly, she has partnered with agencies across North America to deliver new and innovative projects related to real-time passenger information, day-to-day operations management and service performance improvements.

Tamas Hertel

Tamas Hertel, Manager of Service Planning, York Region Transit (YRT) Tamas Hertel is the Manager of Service Planning at York Region Transit (YRT). YRT is one of Ontario’s largest transit systems, carrying about 22.5 million passengers annually on a fleet of more than 500 vehicles. Tamas manages short and long-term planning of transit services, including …

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Erin Cooke

Erin Cooke, Project Manager – Transition to Zero Emission Bus Program at Winnipeg Transit Erin Cooke P. Eng., PMP leads Winnipeg Transit’s Transition to Zero Emission Bus program, overseeing capital and operational projects related to the integration of battery-electric and fuel cell-electric buses, and engaging with transit agencies and industry professionals across North America to …

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Mayor Mat Siscoe

Mayor Mat Siscoe, City of St. Catharines and Chair, Niagara Transit Commission Mayor Mat Siscoe became Mayor of St. Catharines in November 2022, and he previously served as a Council member for St. Patrick’s Ward from 2010 until January 2022. Following the unfortunate passing of Sandie Bellows, he was chosen to fill her vacancy on …

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Tyler Seed

Tyler Seed, Transit Electrification Lead at PowerON Energy Solutions Tyler Seed leads Business Development for PowerON Energy Solutions. He has over 10 years of commercial development experience in the electric and environmental sectors, working with businesses and communities across Canada to plan and implement projects that reduce emissions while improving social and economic outcomes. At …

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