July 25, 2014
RGRTA’s Chief Operating Officer Daniele Coll-Gonzalez, has announced that Michael P.
DeRaddo was named the transit authority’s new regional director, effective July 7.
As Regional Director, DeRaddo will be responsible for all of RGRTA’s subsidiary transit
operations in seven counties: Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne and Wyoming.
DeRaddo will also oversee operations in Ontario County, when it joins RGRTA on Aug. 1, 2014.
Most recently, DeRaddo served as Director of the Department of Transportation for Ontario
County’s County Area Transit System (CATS) for three years. CATS’ operation included public
transit, Medicaid-funded non-emergency medical transportation, and social services and senior
transportation. Under his leadership, CATS was named New York State’s Outstanding Rural
Transit System of the Year in 2012 and 2013. DeRaddo also is a decorated veteran of the U.S.
Army, having served in the U.S., Iraq, Egypt, and Korea, in various executive roles in
management, logistics and transportation.
Coll-Gonzalez said, “Mike brings a unique set of skills and experience to the position of Regional
Director. At CATS, he was responsible for managing a $5.7 Million commercial bus contract—
and, as a senior logistics advisor and officer in the military, he provided logistics support for
more than 100,000 people. His leadership and experience in transit and transportation are
invaluable to the Authority and we are fortunate to have Mike join our team at this critical time
of expansion and regional connectivity.”
De Raddo says, “It’s a tremendous honor to be RGRTA’s newest member. I am committed to
continuing the great work done by RGRTA every day by ensuring our regional team strives for
excellence and being the preferred transportation choice.”DeRaddo’s office will be located at RGRTA’s John G. Doyle Administration Building at 1372 East Main St., Rochester, but he will spend the majority of his time in the regional offices.
DeRaddo holds a Master’s degree in Logistics Management from the Florida Institute of
Technology and Bachelor of Science degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Mike, his wife Debbie and their two sons, Michael and Kevin, reside in Oaks Corners, NY.
Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority provides public bus transportation in
Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming and soon, Ontario County.
Recognized as one of the best-run transit systems in the nation, our 873+ employees proudly
serve our customers who count on us for 18.5 million rides each year. A public benefit entity,
RGRTA is governed by 13 appointed commissioners who represent the City of Rochester, County
of Monroe, and the surrounding counties in which RGRTA provides services. For more
information, visit www.rgrta.com.
Media Contact:
Carole Dowling
(585) 654-0730 (office)
(585) 733-0346 (cell)
cdowling@rgrta.com
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