NEW CEO ANNOUNCED FOR TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCIES
Thomas E. Margro scheduled to begin new job July 10, 2007
IRVINE, Calif. (June 6, 2007) -- The Boards of Directors of the Transportation Corridor Agencies voted unanimously today to authorize the Chairs to negotiate and execute an employment contract with Thomas E. Margro for the position of Chief Executive Officer for Orange County’s 67-mile toll road system.
“Thomas Margro will bring the Agencies extensive experience in the transportation industry and proven leadership success,” said Carmen Cave, Chairwoman for the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency. “His experience will ensure that our Agencies continue to lead the toll operation and customer service industries.”
“Today’s announcement moves the Agencies into the future,” said Jim Thor, Chairman of the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency. “Mr. Margro’s number one priority will be to complete the 241 Toll Road as soon as possible in a way that is sensitive to environmental and community concerns.”
Margro is currently the General Manager for the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) in Oakland. Margro announced his retirement from BART in April after holding the position since 1996. He began his career at BART in 1990 as Assistant General Manager – Development and prior to joining BART he held the positions of assistant General Manager and Chief Engineer at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in Philadelphia.
Margro has a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University and a Masters of Science degree in electrical engineering/systems engineering and operations research from the University of Pennsylvania.
“I am both excited and thrilled on being selected as CEO,” said Margro. “The TCA has an excellent reputation for innovation in toll road technology and construction, and also as an organization that values its customers and its employees. I look forward to continuing that tradition.”
ABOUT TCA
The Toll Roads are operated by the Foothill/Eastern and San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), joint powers authorities formed in 1986 to plan, finance, construct, and operate Orange County's 67-mile public toll road system. Fifty-one miles of the system are complete, including the San Joaquin Hills (73) Toll Road from Newport Beach to San Juan Capistrano; and the Foothill (241) and Eastern (241, 261, and 133) Toll Roads from the 91 Freeway to south Orange County.
The Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (F/ETCA) manages the 241, 261, and 133 Toll Roads. F/ETCA Member Agencies consist of the cities of Anaheim, Dana Point, Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Tustin, Yorba Linda, County of Orange 3rd, 4th and 5th Districts. Officials each member agency are appointed to serve on the agency's Board of Directors. The Board makes major decisions about construction, administration and finances affecting The Toll Roads.
More information: www.thetollroads.com.
