Chairman

Mary Morrow

MARY CRAMER MORROW, CPA

Ms Morrow has experience in National, Regional, and Local Public Accounting Firms. She also was manager of Accounting /Business consulting at the LCDB Enterprise Group, an Economic Development Initiative.

She currently operates her own practice, Mary Morrow & Associates, which specializes in Business Negotiation and Planning; Financial Consulting; Accounting and Tax Services; Funding Recommendations; and General Business Strategy. In addition, she has more than 30 years experience in group dynamics and facilitation, training and development, curriculum development, change management, strategic planning and problem solving facilitation and group process management.

As an investor in several local businesses, Ms. Morrow has been active in the day-to-day advising and operation of those businesses. Her certification as an Executive coach has been invaluable to both these businesses and her clients.

She currently serves on the Transit Authority of River City Board and Advisory Committees of the Metro YMCA and Assumption High School.

She has served as Chairman on the boards of: Leadership Louisville, the Transit Authority of River City the University of Louisville Alumni Association, the National Association of Women Business Owners and Assumption High School.

In addition, she has served on the College of Business International Board of Advisors to the Dean, Boards of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Aging Resource Center, Louisville Forum, Business & Professional Women, Entrepreneurial Education & Leadership Group and Meredith Dunn Learning Center. She is a member of the Kentucky Society of CPAs.

Mary graduated with honors from the University of Louisville, earning a degree in Accountancy. She received the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award for Scholarship, Leadership and Service. Ms. Morrow was named one of Louisville’s 100 Wise Women by Leadership Louisville.

Mother of four and grandmother of 11, Mary treasures time with her family, reading, gardening and all things related to lake life!

Executive Director

Ferdinand L. Risco Jr.

Ferdinand L. Risco Jr., MBA is the Executive Director for The Transit Authority of River City (TARC), the largest public transit agency in Kentucky, carrying 15 million passengers annually. He is responsible for leadership and direction for all operations in the system.

Risco’s experience includes: freight transport, manufacturing, warehousing and transportation. He has worked in operations, maintenance, employee and labor relations, human resources, diversity and inclusion. As a former Army officer, Ferdinand has helped government agencies and later fortune 500 companies earn awards and distinctions for their best in class results.

As a transit executive and former college professor, Risco is highly sought after as a lecturer on many topics including: diversity and inclusion, equal employment practices, supplier diversity, disadvantaged business enterprise certification, leadership and workforce development.

Ferdinand’s community involvement led to an appointment by Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. to the New Haven Board of Education in 2009, an appointment to the Connecticut State Board of Education by Governor Dannel P. Malloy in 2011, and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of State Boards of Education.

Risco is a graduate of Leadership-APTA. He currently serves as Chairman of the association’s Workforce Development Committee and previously served as Vice-Chair of the Committee, Chair and Vice-Chair of the Organizational Development Sub-Committee. Risco is also an ENO Center for Transportation’s Transit Executive Seminar graduate.

Here in Louisville Ferdinand continues his service to the community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for The National Safe Place Network, The Healing Place, the Louisville Sustainability Council, and as Secretary for The Louisville Urban League. Risco is also the Founding/Inaugural Chapter President for both the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), and the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO).

Assistant Executive Director

Randy Frantz

Randy is a Louisville, KY native and a graduate of Northwood University. After a nationwide search, he was selected to be TARC’s new Assistant Executive Director and joined the team in July of 2019.

As Assistant Executive Director he serves as second in command to the Executive Director. He assists in the planning, organizing, and administration of all TARC activities and functions. He provides support and builds relationships with stakeholders and the public, oversees operations, assists with the development of both short and long-range plans, and assists in the development and enforcement of rules, regulations, and policies.

Frantz attended the Leadership Development Course, GE Global Learning, and is a graduate of the Leadership Louisville class of 2019. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Family Scholar House.

Chief of Staff

Janna Woodfork

Janna is a Louisville, KY native, who joined the TARC team in 2013. She is a graduate of the Univesity of Louisville with a Bachelors in Communication, and Spalding University with a Masters of Science in Business Communication.

As Chief of Staff, she helps to build a thriving culture and environment where all employees are engaged and able to perform at their fullest potential.

Woodfork works with several non-profit organizations in Louisville and is an active member of The Junior League of Louisville where she has served as Leadership Training Chair, and the Communication Team Leader. She is an active volunteer with JCPS, and a member of the Leadership Louisville Center. Janna enjoys traveling with her husband, and spending time with her family.

Director of Customer Experience

Jessica Holman

Jessica is a Louisville, KY native. After living out of state for several years, she returned to Louisville to join the TARC team in 2011. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts, and Spalding University with a Master’s Degree in Business Communication.

As Director of Customer Experience she represents the passenger’s needs and interests at the leadership level. She works to improve customer communications, and partners with multiple departments and communities throughout the region in pursuit of these goals.

Holman currently serves on the Downtown Louisville YMCA Board. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Whisky Chicks social club. Other accomplishments include 2016 TARC Black Achiever, Leadership Louisville – 2014 Ignite Louisville, and Friends of the Zoo 2009 – 2012. Jessica enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Director of Diversity & Inclusion

Tracy Davis

Tracy joined the TARC team in 2019. She is a graduate of the Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law.

As Director of Diversity & Inclusion she serves as the Authority’s Chief Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunity Officer responsible for ensuring that all TARC strategies, goals, and business units are compliant with, and adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations. She develops and implements diversity and inclusion initiatives and consults with other members of the executive and senior leadership team to ensure that all decisions, activities, programs, and services are equitable and do not negatively impact current or potential employees, customers, communities, businesses, or other stakeholders.

Davis has experience encompassing a unique blend of formal education, operational leadership and administrative expertise in the private sector, government and non-profit organizations. She is a skilled Mediator and seasoned litigator having conducted both bench and jury trials before the District and Circuit Courts of The Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Director of Finance

Tonya Carter

Tonya is a Louisville, KY native, who joined the TARC team in 2002. She is a graduate of the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

As Director of Finance she is responsible for the overall financial management of the Transit Authority, which includes accounting, budgeting, payroll, grants, administration and coordination of auditing by independent contractors.

Carter has more than twenty-five years of combined education and experience performing progressively challenging responsibilities in finance, budgeting and accounting in various industries. She currently serves on the Metro Investment Council.

Director of Grants & Capital Programs

Geoffrey Hobin

Geoff joined the TARC team in 2004. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville with a Master of Public Administration degree.

As Director of Grants & Capital Programs he is responsible for administering TARC’s Federal and State grants, and for managing TARC’s Capital Programs.

Hobin has served on the boards of the Center for Neighborhoods, the Louisville Group of the Sierra Club, and the Louisville Metro Community Action Agency. Currently he serves as President of the Board of the Louisville Climate Action Network (LCAN).

Director of Human Resources

Kim Blanton

Kim joined the TARC team in 1990. She is a graduate of the University of Louisville with a Bachelors in Business Administration and HRCI/SHRM certification from Bellarmine University.

As Director of Human Resources she provides overall direction to the HR Department including staffing, recruitment, employee and labor relations and benefits.

Blanton has over 30 years in the Human Resources field, with extensive knowledge in rules and regulation compliance at local, state and federal levels, including Federal Transit Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. She has been a member of the Management Labor Negotiations team since 2004.

Director of Information Technology

Dwight Maddox Jr.

Dwight joined the TARC team in 1998 and has called Louisville home since he was 8 years old. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Business.

As Director of Information Technology he is dedicated to leveraging technology in the improvement of Public Transit and committed to pioneering solutions that will help define TARC as a leader in the transit Industry.

Maddox is honored to be a member of the Board of Kosair Charities in Louisville and spends much of his spare time engaged in their mission of helping children in need.  Dwight is active in many local civic and fraternal organizations.  He and his wife Rebecca are both members of the Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion in Louisville.

Director of Maintenance

William Harris

William Harris joined the TARC team in 2006. He has a degree from Great Plains Vocational School in Automotive and Diesel Technology.

As Director of Maintenance he is responsible for managing the maintenance of all the buses, buildings, and support equipment.

Harris has served on a joint committee with the Department of Labor, American Public Transportation Association and The Learning Center. William also serves on The American Public Transportation Association Bus Roadeo Committee.

Director of Paratransit & Customer Service

Wanda Henderson

Wanda joined the TARC team in 2018. She is a graduate from Stockton University.

As Director of Paratransit & Customer Service she manages, organizes and monitors TARC’s Paratransit services while ensuring full compliance with ADA rules / regulations, and troubleshoots issues and concerns with both paratransit and customer service.

Henderson sharpened her leadership skills in the US Army as a Medical Service Officer in multiple positions including patient care, logistics, program development, training and management. Prior to her tour of duty in the US Army, Wanda was a certified Social Worker in NJ where she work and served as an advocate in her community in the fight against HIV/AIDS as Chief Case Manager and Substance Abuse Counselor.

Director of Planning

Aida Copic

Aida joined the TARC team in 2010. She is a graduate from the University of Sarajevo with a degree in Civil Engineering.

As Director of Planning she manages TARC’s current and long-range planning efforts, oversees service planning and scheduling, and on-street infrastructure improvements.

Copic is a member of several professional organizations, AICP, APTA, APA and APA KY Chapter, ULI and TCRP. She is involved in a number of community-wide regional and local transportation projects and development initiatives and has experience in Transportation and Land Use Planning, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Civil Engineering, Funding and Grants applications, Pedestrian Planning, and Urban Design.

Director of Purchasing

Michael Ratchford

Michael is a Louisville, KY native, who most recently joined the TARC team in 2012. He is a graduate of Vincennes University.

As Director of Purchasing he is responsible for the procurement of parts, services and supplies needed to efficiently operate the transit authority, while assuring compliance with agency standards for contract and quality compliance, timeliness and cost effectiveness.

Ratchford has over 30 years of management experience in Logistics and Transportation Operations. He is currently a U.S. Soccer Federation Referee, has served on multiple School Athletic Associations, and has volunteered for several Instructor and Director positions within the community.

Director of Quality Assurance

CC Callens

CC joined the TARC team in 1990. He is a graduate from Spalding University.

As Director of Quality Assurance, he ensures all TARC employees receive job-specific training and development, particularly those in the Transportation and Maintenance departments, while exemplifying and instilling TARC’s “Customer First” philosophy.

Callens spent 14 years at TARC as a Coach Operator prior to moving to his current position in the Transportation department.

Director of Transportation

Michelle Bartoszek

Michelle joined the TARC team in 2019.

As Director of Transportation she is responsible for the oversight of and has ultimate responsibility for the mobility operations of TARC including all fixed route service delivery models, ensuring TARC services meet the highest standards possible in customer service, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Bartoszek has over 15 years of experience in logistics management. As a transit system Transportation Manager for Southern Indiana, U.S Army Transportation Manager, and then Senior Transportation Manager, she has a wealth of experience and training with various service delivery models. She has three wartime deployments where she received numerous awards for her transportation expertise. Michelle has a passion for helping people in her community by volunteering her time at the YMCA as a wellness coach.

Director of Safety & Security

Lorri Lee

Lorri joined the TARC team in 2019. She is a graduate of Stockton State College with a Bachelor’s degree.

 As Director of Safety & Security she ensures TARC customers receive the safest service possible, she is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining Authority wide safety and security programs.

Senior Director of Operations Management

Nick Van Hooser

Nick Van Hooser joined the TARC team in 2019. He is a graduate from Western Kentucky University and went on to obtain his MBA from the University of Louisville.

As the Senior Director of Operations Management, he provides strategic leadership, planning and direction to the maintenance, paratransit and transportation operations, services and functions.

Van Hooser has over 8 years of experience in Transportation, with a career focus on driver and asset management in order to improve processes that result in cost savings initiatives. He is currently a dedicated volunteer in his community of Shelby County by participating in All Pro Dads as a Team Leader helping to bring positive male figures into the classroom at Northside Early Education Center.