SEPTA GM Joseph M. Casey to retire


Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) General Manager Joseph Casey, who has led the authority since 2008 and completed 34 years of service in a number of roles, will retire September 30, 2015.

 

“It has been a privilege to lead this organization and I thank the SEPTA Board for the opportunity,” Casey said. “I also want to thank my staff for their efforts over the years, as well as the entire SEPTA organization for their dedication to serve the citizens of this region.”

Casey began his career in transportation at Consolidated Rail Corporation before joining SEPTA in 1982. Prior to being appointed general manager, Casey served for six years as the authority’s chief financial officer and treasurer and held senior management positions in internal audit and finance. During his tenure as SEPTA senior budget director and chief financial officer, Casey was successful in establishing balanced operating budgets, streamlining expenses and reducing costs and containing overall budget growth even in the face of skyrocketing healthcare and fuel costs.

“Joe has led SEPTA through challenging times, while consistently improving SEPTA’s performance, customer service and overall public perception,” said SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale Deon. “His leadership and expertise have been keys to moving SEPTA forward.”

After being named general manager, Casey created a dedicated Customer Service and Advocacy Division and focused SEPTA on the “Four Cs” – Cleanliness, Convenience, Courtesy and Communication.

Thanks to Casey’s key role as a tireless advocate for finding a dedicated, long-term funding source to address SEPTA’s critical infrastructure improvements, Act 89, which provides new resources for transportation in Pennsylvania, went into effect in January 2014.

“During my time as general nanager, I committed our organization to improve the customer experience and, I can say with confidence, that these efforts will only grow stronger moving forward,” Casey said. “With dedicated funding for capital improvements, resulting from state Act 89, we will have resources to further enhance the riding experience for our customers, improve reliability and preserve the transit system for future generations.”

 

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