MBTA appoints acting GM

MBTA General Manager Richard Davey announced that Jonathan Davis will become the acting MBTA general manager and MassDOT Rail and Transit administrator when Davey assumes the role of secretary and chief executive officer of MassDOT on September 2. Serving for more than 10 years as the T's deputy general manager and CFO, Davis directs the financial management and accounting functions of the Authority, manages the operating and capital budgets and oversees the collection of all revenue. As the MBTA's senior financial advisor, Davis provides financial counsel to the general manager and the Board of Directors. "The Board will continue to rely on Jon's wisdom and counsel as the MBTA confronts both immediate and future challenges," said Chairman John Jenkins. "Jon's deep knowledge of the financial and operational facets of the MBTA will serve us well as we continue our focus on safety, service, employees, fiscal responsibility and innovation," said Davey.