FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2023

Intercity Transit Authority Board Names Three General Manager Finalists

Olympia, WA – The Intercity Transit Authority (ITA) Board is happy to announce three finalists in their search for the agency’s new General Manager. The finalists were selected from almost 100 qualified applicants from across the continent and around the world. The finalists will be in the area Oct. 25-27 for a series of events and interviews. The three finalists include:

  • Emily Bergkamp – Emily is the current Interim General Manager at Intercity Transit. Emily has been with Intercity Transit since 2004 and has served in a variety of roles including Vanpool Coordinator, Youth Education Specialist, Dail-A-Lift Manager, and Director of Operations. Emily has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology and a Master of Arts in Public Administration. Emily is a 2013 Leadership APTA graduate.
  • Jana Demas – Jana currently serves as the Deputy Director of Rail at King County Metro and has been in that role since 2021. Jana has been with King County Metro since 2008. Until her current role in rail, Jana spent several years in transit at King County Metro in several different positions including Transportation Planner, Supervisor/Lead of Strategic Planning, and Managing Director of Employee Services. Jana has a Bachelor of Science degree in International Studies, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Jana also has a master’s degree in Urban Planning and a master’s degree in Public Administration. Jana is a 2019 Leadership APTA graduate.
  • Ryan Wheaton – Ryan is Pierce Transit’s Executive Director of Planning and Community Development and has held that position since 2018. Ryan also served as the City Manager at the City of Shelton, as well as a Specialized Transportation Manager and Business Partnership Administrator at Pierce Transit. Ryan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, as well as a master’s degree in education and a master’s degree in Business Administration in Technology and Innovation. Ryan is a 2021 Leadership APTA graduate.

The ITA expects to make their final decision at an upcoming meeting before the end of the year.

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