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Public Transit Executive Search

For more than three decades, TCG has been a trusted partner in building top-tier leadership teams across the public transit industry. Our journey began with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and since then, we’ve expanded our expertise to include quasi-governmental entities, public transportation and mass transit agencies, regional transportation authorities (RTAs), public benefit corporations, private transit operators, and nonprofit associations serving the sector. We understand the unique challenges facing transit organizations, from funding constraints and labor relations to safety compliance, service equity, and modernization initiatives. From C-suite executives to planning specialists, operations managers, and community outreach coordinators, we connect organizations with exceptional talent across all functions and organizational levels. Whether you need executive leadership or specialized technical expertise, TCG delivers the professionals who keep transit systems running efficiently and serving communities effectively.

Specialized Expertise in Public Transit Operations & Leadership

Our recruiters possess in-depth knowledge of the public transit landscape, including bus and rail operations, paratransit services, fare collection systems, fleet maintenance, and capital project delivery. We understand the regulatory environment governing transit agencies, including FTA compliance, Title VI requirements, safety management systems (SMS), and labor agreements. This expertise enables us to identify candidates who can navigate complex stakeholder environments, manage multi-million dollar budgets, balance service quality with fiscal responsibility, and advance strategic priorities like zero-emission fleets, transit-oriented development, and digital transformation. Whether you’re modernizing aging infrastructure, expanding service coverage, or implementing new technologies, we connect you with leaders and specialists who have proven success in public transit environments.

Comprehensive Recruitment Across All Transit Functions

We recruit for the full spectrum of roles essential to transit agency success. Our placements include executive leadership such as general managers, deputy executive directors, and chief officers who provide strategic direction and community accountability. We fill operations positions including transit managers, transportation planners, schedulers, and maintenance supervisors who ensure reliable daily service. Additionally, we source finance and grants professionals, safety and security directors, human resources leaders, procurement specialists, and marketing and public affairs experts who support organizational effectiveness. From major metropolitan transit authorities to regional systems and specialized transit providers, we deliver talent solutions that strengthen every aspect of your operation.

Partnership Built on Public Service Values

We recognize that public transit requires leaders who combine technical expertise with public service commitment, stakeholder engagement skills, and dedication to equity and community mobility. Our recruitment approach ensures we identify candidates who not only possess the necessary qualifications but also share your mission of providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. Through our extensive network built over decades of focused work in transit, we access experienced professionals including those currently serving in transit roles who may consider the right opportunity. When you partner with TCG, you gain a dedicated advisor who understands the unique dynamics of public transportation and is committed to helping you build teams that advance mobility, sustainability, and community well-being.

Meet the Team

Tony E. Frey, CSM. Chief Sales Officer.

Tony E. Frey, CSM

Chief Sales Officer

Adam C Dillon Search Consultant

Adam C. Dillon

Search Consultant

Josh G. Clark. Internet Researcher.

Josh G. Clark

Internet Researcher