A conversation with Angel Peña: ‘Transit is about people, equity and the future’ | | |
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RTD’s first Deputy CEO, Angel Peña, joins the agency next week. In this role, he will lead departments and divisions that include Capital Programs, Safety and Environmental Compliance, Civil Rights, Contracting and Procurement, and Planning. In recent days, Peña – whose first name is pronounced “AHNG-hehl” – made time to answer several questions about his life and career. Click below for the full exchange. | |
Women's History Month: 'Why RTD?' | Erin Vallejos | With a keen eye for strategy, Erin Vallejos is committed to managing contracts that enhance RTD’s services and operations. As a senior manager of contracted services, Vallejos’ leadership inspires excellence across the board. Click the thumbnail above to learn about her. | |
Kristy Sena, Parts Clerk, Warehouse (25 years) | | |
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“I’m 47. Born and raised in Denver. Started at RTD in 2000. Have two girls. Have a wife. It’s been pretty good here. I mean, 25 years – I can’t complain. I’ve been in the warehouse 20 years. I started cleaning the buses in Service & Cleaning.
“I like it here. The crew is very fun – they just make my day, pretty much. You’ve got to have good people to work with in order to love your job, and so that’s a big difference."
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Parts clerk Gwendolyn Baldwin celebrates 25 years of service | |
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Last week, colleagues at District Shops paused to recognize 25 years of service by parts clerk Gwendolyn Baldwin, who has been a mainstay at the division for most of that time. Outside of a brief period at Platte after she was first hired, Baldwin has spent most of her career in the body shop. At District Shops, she has also worked in the central warehouse, unit shop and support fleet.
“Gwen is a parts clerk – and so much more,” said Maintenance Operating Division Manager Orlo Petersen. “She is always upbeat, has a ready smile to brighten your day and is ready to help with whatever comes her way. She is also our resident cook and spoils the body shop crew (whom she calls her extended family) often. Gwen plans to retire toward the end of this year but has promised to come back from time to time to cook breakfast.”
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Every day across the Denver metro area, RTD employees are making lives better through connections. The agency is proud to spotlight our exceptional workforce who go above and beyond in their roles and embody RTD’s core values. Join us in celebrating colleagues who personify the values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration and ownership. | |
Information specialist's due diligence makes for positive interaction | |
I wanted to share what a fantastic job Amanda DeGolier did helping me today. She really went out of her way to make sure I understood everything she was telling me. She was so patient and kind, and she even gave me several other options as well. At the end of our call, she said that if I had any other questions, I could call back and get more help.
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Bus operator helps customer navigate confusing situation | |
Your operator on the Route AB was super helpful in a situation where there was a lot of chaos going on. A bus broke down and another driver left and never came back. He explained what was going on, was super helpful and patient, and let people on the bus even when it cut into his break time. His name was Lance Brackett.
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5 years
Renee Roszczewski
Business Support
Hampton Harrington
Train Operator
Eric Canales
General Repair Mechanic
Josh Opat
Marketing Communications Specialist
Anteneh Addis
Service/Vault Puller
Jesenia Alvarez-Rodas
Bus Operator
Al Ayala
Bus Operator
Serena Beard
Bus Operator
David Varani
Bus Operator
Edward Randon
Rail Laborer
Ron Cadena
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Public Facilities
Miguel Montoya
Train Operator
Lindsay Welch
Security Systems Specialist
Jarrett Piel
Certified Train Operator
Philip Pisano
Certified Train Operator
Russell Slade
Certified Train Operator
Crystal Baca
Street Supervisor
Ben Butts
Division Supervisor
Angelo Martinez
Bus Operator
Daniel Novitsky
Bus Operator
Dawit Yenesew
Bus Operator
Bibin Mathew
Electro Mechanic LRV
Andres Gomez
Service/Vault Puller
Joseph Sehdwe
Service Person
Nadab Toro Reyes
General Repair Mechanic Helper
Tim Coogan
Director, Cybersecurity
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10 years
Ronnie Bruce
Bus Operator
Leah Kennedy
Street Supervisor
Clifford Pelto
Bus Operator
Mark Meyers
General Repair Certified Mechanic
Amelia Thompson
Procurement Specialist II
Elizabeth Gallegos
Sales/Information Representative
Marleen Ruiz De La Rocha
Bilingual Information Specialist
15 years
Jason Hackley
Bus Operator
Kerrie McCoy
Bus Operator
Mark Oehrle
Unit Shop Technician
Ivonne Aranda
Data Analyst II
Lee Greene
Accounting Clerk
20 years
Christopher Lippincott
Bus Operator
25 years
Damian Lucero
Bus Operator
Michael Gleason
Bus Operator
Pamela Morris
Bus Operator
Marcey Martinez
Bus Operator
30 years
Jose Martinez
Street Supervisor
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Dialogue with Debra is next Wednesday at District Shops | | |
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Dialogue with Debra will take place at 11 a.m. March 19 in the paint bay at District Shops. Employees from District Shops and Platte divisions are invited to attend the hourlong session in person. For those who cannot make it in person, the session will be streamed live via Zoom. | |
To ensure questions can be fully addressed during the event, employees are invited to submit them in advance by filling out the form linked below by March 17. Questions can also be asked by raising a hand in the room during the Q&A period. For Zoom links and more information, visit the Dialogue with Debra page on the Hub. | |
Recognize your colleagues for TEAD by signing a special Kudoboard | Let your colleagues know how much you appreciate their work by leaving kind and encouraging messages on the Transit Employee Appreciation Day Kudoboard! Post a message of praise to a specific employee, division or department, or simply send a shoutout to all RTD employees! Visit the link below by March 17 to submit your message. | |
Employee assistance still needed to help with TEAD events on Tuesday | Kick off Transit Employee Appreciation Day by teaming up with Transportation Management Association/Organization (TMA/O) partners at several events across the district! Limited spots are still available. Employees will be issued a red RTD T-shirt to wear. Click the link below to sign up! | |
From Safety and Environmental: Diesel exhaust monitoring reports available for Boulder, Platte | | |
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As a supplement to recently completed indoor air quality monitoring, the Safety and Environmental team has collaborated with RTD working groups and industrial hygienist Foothills Environmental Inc. (FEI) to identify areas of concern within facility operations that may pose a risk to employees. Examples of potential concerns include diesel exhaust or carbon black, a major component of diesel exhaust. | |
Welcome Rockies fans back to Coors Field with RTD | As the Rockies take to the field to begin their 2025 campaign, RTD will be at the ready to help fans get to and from the game. Volunteers are needed to provide Rockies fans with wayfinding and general customer service. Multiple shifts are available and are filling up fast. Click the link below to register! | |
Empower to visit Boulder next Wednesday | Do you have questions about retirement or retirement planning? On March 19, swing by Boulder Division to speak with an RTD Empower Retirement representative to discuss all things retirement, including enrollment, contributions, retirement readiness, investment choices, account review, comparison of retirement plans and rollovers. Empower will be at the division 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Questions? Email the Benefits team at benefits@rtd-denver.com. | |
From Wellness: Join the Colfax corporate relay | |
Calling all runners! RTD is sponsoring up to two relay teams, consisting of five employees each, for the Colfax Marathon corporate relay on Sunday, May 18. Are you born to run and have fun hanging out at the after-party? Then team up with your colleagues to represent RTD in Colorado’s biggest corporate running event! You’ll be soaking up the sun on a rolling 4- or 6-mile leg of the relay.
If interested, email wellness@rtd-denver.com or complete the details in this link by March 23 to be considered. There is no cost to participate if you are chosen to run one of the legs. If you have already formed a team of five, you will have first dibs if there are no other teams.
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From Community Engagement: Volunteers needed to assist with Future Fest event | |
RTD will be attending Future Fest, an inclusive, free event in Denver on Saturday, April 26 – and passionate colleagues are needed to support this youth outreach effort! The festival is intended for young people and their families. At least one Spanish speaker is desired for each shift. If you would like to participate, click the link below by Friday, March 21, to sign up. | |
From Community Engagement: RTD to march in Denver Pride Parade, Parade of Lights this year | |
In 2024, RTD’s Community Engagement team organized the agency’s participation in seven parades. After evaluating parade attendance, the decision has been made to focus on marching in parades with the most participants, based on historical data.
Team members interested in marching with RTD are welcome to sign up for the Denver Pride Parade on June 29 and/or the 9News Parade of Lights on Dec. 6. Invitations to join will be announced in Inside Connections, the Hot Sheet and The RTD Bulletin closer to the parade dates. Participation in parades is voluntary and unpaid. Questions can be sent to the Community Engagement team at communityengagement@rtd-denver.com.
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RTD has a number of solicitations currently underway at the agency or planned for the near future. To view and download current solicitations, see upcoming opportunities, and review pending and awarded contracts, follow the links below. | | |
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Debra's Quote of the Week | |
"We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily difference we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee."
— Marian Wrigh Edelman
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