(InEDC) Haley Applegarth, Diamond Springs, CA, September 27, 2023 – City of Placerville Vice Mayor Jackie Neau, chair of the El Dorado Transit Board of Directors, recently announced that Brian James has been selected as its new Executive Director.
Brian has worked effectively as the Planning and Marketing Manager at El Dorado Transit since 2015 where he specialized in improving the transit system, wrote grants to purchase vehicles and provide amenities, and communicated with the community to help residents understand the services that are available. He worked to rebrand the buses and facilities to draw more attention and to modernize the overall look of the organization. His prior positions included Director at JSN Medical, General Manager at Skyline Company and Product Marketing Manager at Craftmade International. He received his MBA from California State University Dominguez Hills in 2002.
“I am honored to be selected as the new Executive Director of El Dorado Transit,” Brian said. “I look forward to working with our Board members, community members, local agencies, and other partners to help connect our community.”
Brian replaces Matthew Mauk, who will be the new Executive Director of Yuba Sutter Transit in Marysville.
