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The Transportation Agency for Monterey County staff of 12 full-time permanent employees, and 1 student intern work in a cooperative team spirit to implement the policy decisions approved by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board of Directors. Permanent positions include an Executive Director, a Deputy Executive Director, a transportation engineer, 6 transportation planners, and 4 administrative support staff.  
Organizational Chart (pdf)
 
Name: Debbie Hale
Position: Executive Director
Phone: (831) 775-4410
Email: debbie@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
   

Name: Don Bachman, P.E.
Position: Deputy Executive Director
Phone: (831)-775-4404
Email: don@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
Projects: - Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail
- Project Delivery Oversight
- State & Federal Funding Programs


Name: Kaki Chen
Position: Transportation Planner
Phone: (831) 775-4413
Email: kaki@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
Projects: - Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee
- Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Planning
- Freeway Service Patrol
- Litter Abatement
- Call Boxes

Name: Andrew Cook
Position: Associate Transportation Planner
Phone: (831) 775-4411
Email: andy@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
Projects: - Transit Planning
- Local Transportation Fund Administration
- Unmet Needs Process
- Section 5310 (Elderly & Disabled Grants)
- State Transit Assistance Fund Administration
- Social Services Transportation Advisory Council

Name: David Delfino
Position: Finance Officer/Analyst
Phone: (831) 775-4408
Email: dave@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
Projects: - Accounting & Contracts
- Administrative Services
- Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Claims
- Disabled Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
- Federal Grants & Project Monitoring

Name: Rita Goel
Position: Administrative Services Manager
Phone: (831) 775-4419
Email: rita@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
Projects: - Administrative Services Manager
- Budget & Work Program Development
- Human Resources Manager

Name: Kristen Hoschouer
Position: Transportation Planner
Phone: (831) 775-4403
Email: kristen@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
   
Projects: - Monterey Branch Line Program
- Transit-Oriented Development Project at Former Fort Ord
- Public Information Coordinator
- Excellence Awards Program

Name: Maria Montiel
Position: Administrative Assistant
Phone: (831) 775-0903
Email: maria@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
Projects: - Clerical Assistance
- Support for:
                     - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
                     - Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC)
                     - Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee
- Travel Arrangements
- Equipment Oversight

Name: Todd Muck
Position: Principal Transportation Planner
Phone: (831) 775-4407
Email: todd@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
Projects: - Technical Advisory Committee
- Project Funding and Local Project Delivery Liaison
- Bicycle Facilities Implementation
- State Legislative Program
- Expenditure Plan Update

Name: Hank Myers
Position: Associate Transportation Planning Engineer
Phone: (831) 775-4412
Email: hank@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
Projects: - State Highway Projects Liaison
      - SR 1 Carmel Climbing Lane Extension
      - SR 68 Ragsdale
      - SR 68 Community Hospital (CHOMP)
      - SR 156 Widening and US101/SR156 Interchange
      - US 101 Airport Boulevard Interchange
      - US 101 Prunedale Improvement Project (PIP)
      - US 101 San Juan Road Interchange
- Salinas Road Interchange
- Railroad Grade Crossing Program
- Geographic Information Systems & Mapping
- Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)

Name: Elouise Rodriguez
Position: Senior Administrative Assistant
Phone: (831) 775-0903
Email: elouise@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
Projects: - Administrative Assistance
- Scheduling
- Support for:
                     - Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board
                     - Executive Committee
                     - Rail Policy Committee
- Travel Arrangements
- Equipment Oversight

Name: Lynn Terry
Position: Accounting Clerk
Phone: (831) 775-4409
Email: lynn@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
Projects: - Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank deposits
- Timecards
- Vendor files
- Purchase orders

Name: Christina Watson
Position: Senior Transportation Planner
Phone: (831) 775-4406
Email: christina@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
Projects: - Rail Planning (Caltrain Extension)
- Rail Policy Committee
- Legislative Program
- Transportation for Livable Communities Grant   Administration


Name: Mike Zeller
Position: Transportation Planner
Phone: (831) 775-4416
Email: mike@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
Projects: - Environmental Review Coordinator
- Funding Programs
- Regional Development Impact Fee Program
- Regional Transportation Plan Update
- Traffic Counts Program
- Video Conference Program

Name:  
Position: Web Intern
Phone: (831) 775-4418
Email: website@tamcmonterey.org
   
   
   
   
Projects: - Web-site
                 - Updates
                 - Maintenance
                 - Manage content
- Graphic design
- Assist with Public Outreach
- IT support
- Video conferencing
- Support for:
                    - Administrative Assistant(s)
                    - Staff
 

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