Annetta McHale, Deputy Administrator of Developmental Disabilities at Montgomery County Department of Behavioral Health/Developmental Disabilities, was appointed to the TransNet Board of Directors by the Montgomery County Commissioners on October 9, 2012. She oversees the Intellectual Disabilities and Early Intervention (Birth to 3) programs for Montgomery County. Annetta says, "I am proud to represent Montgomery County on the TransNet Board as TransNet provides a valuable service to many residents who are in need of safe and reliable transportation to programs and services throughout the county." In Annetta's free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. However, when she

Todd Long, Assistant Vice President at M&T Bank, has been on the TransNet Board of Directors for 2 years. At M&T Bank he is responsible for providing an exceptional customer experience and helping clients with all their financial needs in both business and personal accounts. Todd's background is valuable when it relates to his responsibilities on the Board allowing for his qualified input. He says, "TransNet offers an extremely valuable service to the community that makes a direct impact on so many people. Being able to assist them in getting them where they need to go and giving them that freedom is extremely rewarding. Being able to serve on the Board at TransNet is an honor and I enjoy be

TransNet wanted to thank their partners and employees for all their hard work and dedication towards making TransNet successful. The Holiday Chimney Toss was brought to each partner's location for a chance to win a $50 Giant gift card. Congratulations to all twelve winners and thank you to all who participated! Happy Holidays!

TransNet receives the 2016 Race to Excellence Gold Medal from Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) in the Best Support Agency category. This award was presented as a result of TransNet being a huge part in the sustainability, environmental, and commuting efforts of multiple agencies, schools, persons with medical assistance, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens. There were only 17 winners across the country! Since 2011, TransNet has received Five (5) Gold Medals and One (1) Silver Medal in the Best Support Agency category!

Easton Coach Company is represented on TransNet's Board of Directors by Mark Glatz, Executive Vice President of Easton Coach. Mark's responsibilities on the TransNet Board of Directors are to help advance TransNet's mission and participate on the Finance, Executive, and Investment Committees. Easton Coach Company staff also participates on the Risk Management Committee.

Rick Metz, President, TRX Insurance Services, Inc. has been a member of the TransNet Board of Directors since September 2012. He is a business person at large on the board and serves on the Risk Management Committee. Rick says, "I believe it is important to participate with TransNet in some way as TransNet provides a needed service to the general community at large but more importantly a 'must have' service for those individuals that require assisted or accessible transportation. TransNet's service improves the lives of all those that take advantage of it and without their service would find their lives more challenging and difficult on a daily basis. Think of it...TransNet's service allows

TransNet along with partner, Norristown Transportation, participated in the Annual Hillcrest Plaza Merchant's East Norriton Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 3rd from 11am - 1pm. Despite the cold windy weather, the crowd was still full of excitement welcoming the holiday season. Denise Babbitt, driver at Norristown Transportation, drove the TransNet bus decorated with holiday festivities and gave candy canes and TransNet bags to the people along the parade route. TransNet is proud to continually be a part of this holiday tradition!

Crystal Gilchrist, Principal Transportation Planner at Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC), became a member of the TransNet Board of Directors in January 2015. She will be a member of the board for 2 years this January. As a transportation planner for Montgomery County, Crystal helps manage the roadway construction projects that the county is sponsoring. She also coordinates with the municipalities regarding roadway improvements required for land developments and she completes land development reviews. Crystal says, "The services TransNet coordinates for our citizens is essential to the quality of life for the people who rely on it. Montgomery County has many services available to h