LBT Employees of the Month
Long Beach Transit recognizes and congratulates the following Employees of the Month for their outstanding performance, hard work and dedication to excellence.
December 2020
Marsha Curtis
Bus Operator
My favorite part is transporting the community and being able to be a servant to the community. I love the atmosphere, it’s truly exciting to me.
John Mayo
Lead Mechanic
My favorite part about working for LBT is the comradery and professionalism of the mechanics, really the professionalism of the whole company. It’s what has kept me here for 24 years.
Jonathan Serrano Blanco
Payroll Supervisor
My favorite part of working for LBT is the feeling of belonging to a team, which isn’t something other corporate organizations always have. At LBT, it truly feels like being part of one big family.
November 2020
Cedric Potts
Bus Operator
My Favorite part about working for LBT is watching Long Beach grow. From elementary school to college kids, even to adults getting older.
Franklin Garcia
Custodian
I’ve worked as a LBT custodian for 3 years. I work diligently to keep the maintenance shop immaculate each and every day
Duane Zertuche
Manager, Risk Management
I have worked at LBT for 22 years. I am grateful for the steady and reliable workplace LBT has provided since I joined the organization in 1998.
October 2020
Joanna Aguilar
Bus Operator
Joanna’s favorite part about driving for LBT is being able to help customers get to and from their destinations.
Rodolfo Mercado
Head Mechanic
Rodolfo enjoys serving the customer
by working with the variety of equipment and technology at LBT.
John Ta
Information Systems Technologist
John appreciates the teamwork and strong leadership at LBT and loves to focus on enhancing the customer expeirence.
September 2020
Ashley Ables
Transit Service Delivery and Planning
“My favorite part of working for Long Beach Transit are the customers and the Routes, they are so scenic. I love being a driver!”
Adrian Escutia
Maintenance and Infrastructure
“My favorite part of working here at LBT is the team and all the people I work with. I wasn’t expecting to be selected.”
Kenisha Taylor
Finance and Budget
“It’s a great honor and I’m very pleased. Thank you for recognizing me and giving me that honor.”
August 2020
Patrick Mansy
Transit Service Delivery and Planning
“My favorite part of working for LBT is driving and meeting people, and being outside.”
Richard De Ocampo
Maintenance and Infrastructure
“You get to work on a lot of new things, even if you’ve been here a long time. New technologies to learn and new people to meet.”
Jennifer Stites
Finance and Budget
“Being Employee of the Month is nice that I work for a company that recognizes their employees. I feel very fortunate to be working for a company that cares so much about us.”
July 2020
Sergio Aguilera
Transit Service Delivery and Planning
“My favorite part of working for LBT is driving the bus, especially the 1800s, it’s like riding in a jumbo jet plane.”
Fernando Martinez
Maintenance and Infrastructure
“I love working at LBT because the people are friendly and help each other. It’s hard work, but if you work together, it’s easy.”
Terry Coon
Finance and Budget
“The most fulfilling part of working for LBT is training new Bus Operators; helping them overcome nervousness and transforming them into confident LBT Operators.”
June 2020
Marcus Smith
Bus Operator, Transit Service Delivery and Planning
“My favorite part of working for LBT is driving the bus, especially the 1800s, it’s like riding in a jumbo jet plane.”
Francis Armel Abrenica
Utilities Technician, Maintenance and Infrastructure
“I love working at LBT because the people are friendly and help each other. It’s hard work, but if you work together, it’s easy.”
Bruce Jenkins
Training Supervisor, Staff
“The most fulfilling part of working for LBT is training new Bus Operators; helping them overcome nervousness and transforming them into confident LBT Operators.”
May 2020
Dorsey Holmes
Bus Operator
“It takes a lot of responsibility to drive a bus and I’m very grateful for being an essential worker with LBT.”
Alex Sagbigsal
Mechanic Lead
“I’ve been a Mechanic for LBT for 29 years. I love coming in, working hard and getting the job done!”
Sokin Seng
Stops and Zones Technician
“My favorite part of working for LBT is serving the community and giving customers a better quality of life.”