Spring 2022 Quarterly RIDE
![kenneth-a-mcdonald-lbt-ceo](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kenneth-a-mcdonald-lbt-ceo.jpg)
Kenneth A. McDonald
Message from the CEO
I encourage each of you to think about the messages behind the quotes and how they assist in your daily life, help when working with your colleagues, and relate to LBT’s goals and priorities.
“The kindest thing you can do for someone else today…is to listen without forming an opinion.”
-Lori Deschene
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”
-Socrates
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”
-Winston Churchill
Notable Updates
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![tlbt-operator-day-2022](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/tlbt-operator-day-2022.jpg)
Operator Appreciation Day
Grand Prix
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Safety Corner
Safety in an office environment is important. While your environment might not be traditionally dangerous, injuries can also occur.
To avoid ergonomic issues:
- Stretch and walk around regularly. Make sure you do not remain sedentary.
- Do not ignore pain.
- Refrain from carrying items that are too heavy.
- When seated, use the correct posture (shown in the picture).
![LBT-QRSpring-CorrectPosture Illustration of a person sat at a desk with good posture](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LBT-QRSpring-CorrectPosture.png)
![LBT-QRSpring-IncorrectPosture Illustration of a person sat at a desk with bad posture](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LBT-QRSpring-IncorrectPosture.png)
![LBT-QRSpring-TakeWalks Illustration of two people walking outside in a city with palm trees](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LBT-QRSpring-TakeWalks.png)
Taking walking breaks is also good for your mind. It can help you improve concentration, increase your creativity, as well as boost your mood. But did you know that even short little walks can be good for your physical health too? So, enjoy the nice ocean breeze and take a walk during your break. Don’t forget to wear your safety vest when walking in our yards for added visibility and your safety.
Do you know the speed limit in our facilities? 5 MPH
The speed limit and other posted road signs always must be obeyed. Go slow, be alert, and always use your turn signals in parking lots. LBT’s yards are shared with pedestrians, vendors, and visitors.
![LBT-QRSpring-SpeedLimit Sign post with the words Speed Limit 5 on it](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LBT-QRSpring-SpeedLimit.png)
- Slow down and obey the 5-mph speed limit.
- Yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians, especially when exiting the yard.
- Give the right-of-way to those backing up their vehicles.
- Stop at all stop signs, especially when exiting the yard by the guard shack.
- Drive in the direction of one-way traffic.
- Do not cut through the parking lot to get to a parking stall; instead, go with the traffic flow.
Remember, safety starts and ends with you!
Meet the Procurement Team!
![Joanna Bould](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/J.Bould_-e1652721022288.png)
Joanna Bould
Manager, Procurement
![Doris Pham](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Doris-Pham.jpg)
Doris Pham
Administrative Assistant, Procurement
![Majed Albokaei](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Majed.jpg)
Majed Albokaei
Senior Buyer
- Customer Relations and Communications
- Information Technology
- Transit Service Delivery and Planning
- LBT Corporate Office
- Assists with Bus Procurement
![Jillori Grepo](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Jillori-Grepo.jpg)
Jillori Grepo
Buyer
- Facilities and Infrastructure
- Warehouse
- Environmental Health and Safety
![Vivian Garcia](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Vivian.jpg)
Vivian Garcia
Buyer
- Maintenance
- Transit Customer Amenities
- Finance
- Risk
- Human Resources
![Gene Sandoval](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Gene-Sandoval.jpg)
Gene Sandoval
Buyer
- Bus Procurement
How and Who does the LBT Procurement Department help?
![LBT-QRSpring-ProcurementDiagram Long Beach Transit Quarterly Ride Spring 2022 - Procurement Diagram](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LBT-QRSpring-ProcurementDiagram-1.png)
New Faces at LBT
Please welcome the newest employees at LBT:
![Billy Anderson Jr.](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9659-Anderson-Jr.-Billy.jpg)
Billy Anderson Jr.
Manager, System Security
![Ethan Brennan](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4091-Brennan-Ethan-1.jpg)
Ethan Brennan
Bus Operator
![Johnny Cabrera](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8814-Cabrera-Johnny-1.jpg)
Johnny Cabrera
Utilities
![Liliana Cervantes-Landeros](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9666-Cervantes-Landeros-Liliana.jpg)
Liliana Cervantes-Landeros
Customer Care Agent
![Arantxa Chavarria](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/9658-Chavarria-Arantxa.jpg)
Arantxa Chavarria
Manager, Communications & Marketing
![Scherrll Clark](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4092-Clarck-Scherrll-1.jpg)
Scherrll Clark
Bus Operator
![Peter Contreras III](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9667-Contreras-Peter.jpg)
Peter Contreras III
Parts Storekeeper
![Mikaela Deckner](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9660-Deckner-Mikaela.jpg)
Mikaela Deckner
Transit Analyst
![Christian Garcia](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9665-Garcia-Christian.jpg)
Christian Garcia
Data Collector
![Chauenga Hakeem](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4098-Hakeem-Chauenga-1.jpg)
Chauenga Hakeem
Bus Operator
![Chela Heath](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4093-Heath-Chela-1.jpg)
Chela Heath
Bus Operator
![Danielle Jackson](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4104-Jackson-Danielle-1.jpg)
Danielle Jackson
Bus Operator
![Ryan Jeter](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9664-Jeter-Ryan.jpg)
Ryan Jeter
Supervisor, Maintenance
![Semaj Johnson](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4094-Johnson-Semaj-1.jpg)
Semaj Johnson
Bus Operator
![Haracheo Jones](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4099-Jones-Haracheo-1.jpg)
Haracheo Jones
Bus Operator
![Christian Lopez](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8816-Lopez-Christian-1.jpg)
Christian Lopez
Mechanic
![Ismael Lopez](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8811-Lopez-ismael-1.jpg)
Ismael Lopez
Utilities
![Pablo Lopez](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4105-Lopez-Pablo-1.jpg)
Pablo Lopez
Bus Operator
![Maritza Luviano](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9668-Luviano-Maritza.jpg)
Maritza Luviano
Administrative Assistant, ODA
![Kimberly McKay](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9671-McKay-Kimberly.jpg)
Kimberly McKay
Risk Management Representative/Workers Comp
![Anderson Meger](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9670-Anderson-Meger.jpg)
Anderson Meger
College Intern, Service Planning
![Guillermo Mejia](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4100-Mejia-Guillermo-1.jpg)
Guillermo Mejia
Bus Operator
![Jonathan O'Lawrence](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9657-OLawrence-Jonathan.jpg)
Jonathan O'Lawrence
Customer Care Agent
![Artemio Ortega](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8819-Ortega-Artemio-1.jpg)
Artemio Ortega
Mechanic
![Luis Pacquing](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8820-Pacquing-Luis-1.jpg)
Luis Pacquing
Utilities
![Andrew Palma](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4097-Palma-Andrew-1.jpg)
Andrew Palma
Bus Operator
![Sergio Quintero](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8815-Quintero-Sergio-1.jpg)
Sergio Quintero
Mechanic
![Fabiola Robles](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9669-Robles-Fabiola.jpg)
Fabiola Robles
Talent Acquisition Manager
![Sergio Rosales](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4107-Rosales-Sergio-1.jpg)
Sergio Rosales
Bus Operator
![Melanie Scott](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9661-Scott-Melanie.jpg)
Melanie Scott
Administrative Assistant, Maintenance
![Alonso Zarate](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4108-Zarate-Alonso-1.jpg)
Alonso Zarate
Bus Operator
Now Hiring
We are currently hiring Operators and Mechanics! We are currently hiring Operators and Mechanics. Have someone in mind who would make a great Operator or Mechanic here at LBT? Encourage them to take the next step in their career.
For more information on requirements and benefits, interested candidates can visit our Careers page at ridelbt.com/careers.
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Hello LBTeam
Hello LBTeam is a voluntary internal communication system that uses text messages to share important information on LBT operations with employees, including service changes, COVID-19 procedures and other necessary information. It is a quick and easy way to be in the know.
To sign-up, just text “HELLO” to 855.922.2770 to opt-in, no additional app download needed.
If you have questions regarding Hello LBTeam or need assistance signing up, please contact Emily Rasmussen, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, at x8463 or erasmussen@lbtransit.com.
Congrats to All the Employees of the Month!
January 2022
![edwardperez-january2022](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/edwardperez-january2022.jpg)
Edward Perez
Transit Service Delivery and Planning
![reubendeocampo-january2022](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/reubendeocampo-january2022.jpg)
Reuben De Ocampo
Maintenance and Infrastructure
![sergioortiz-january2022](https://teamlbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sergioortiz-january2022.jpg)
Sergio Ortiz
Administrative Staff