STV names Joseph North to SVP
Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor
STV has promoted Joseph North to senior vice president. A rail operations specialist and project manager with 40 years of experience in light rail, commuter rail, bus and paratransit operations, North is responsible for supporting STV's major projects and developing new business.
North joined STV in 2009 and the company says he has been an integral part of the design, engineering and procurement of several light rail and commuter rail projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. With expertise in alternate project delivery for light-rail projects, he is currently supporting the $5-billion public-private partnership to expand Ottawa’s light-rail program. In addition, he is involved in the planning for Amtrak’s Gateway Program and Hudson Tunnel Project from New Jersey to New York’s Penn Station.
Prior to joining STV, North served as the general manager of light rail and bus and paratransit services at New Jersey TRANSIT and was a chief transportation officer at New York City Transit bus operations. Earlier, he served as the director of operations for the MetroLink light-rail system in St. Louis, Mo. North was also a principal at a major management consulting firm.
