Executive Director/ CEO

Frank T. Martin

Frank T. Martin, a transit veteran, joined the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority in December 2018 as its interim executive director. He was chosen to lead the agency by the Board of Directors as they continue the search of a permanent executive director. Martin’s more than 40 years of experience made him an ideal candidate to lead the agency through this transition.

 

In addition to a previous stint as general manager at the BJCTA from 1981 to 1984, Martin was also with the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Greater Richmond Transit Company, New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, Miami Dade Transit and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. As part of Atkins North America’s Transportation Group Company, he worked with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Central Phoenix/East Valley Light Right Transit Construction Management, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and the Norfolk Light Rail Transit Program Management. He has owned a consulting firm, Frank T. Martin Consult, since 2014.

 

A member of the American Public Transportation Association Hall of Fame, Martin has also served on their Board of Directors and Business Members Board of Governors. He also served on the State of Florida-State University Board of Governors and the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees, where he was the chairman of the board from 2016 until 2018. Martin graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Tennessee State University and with a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Fisk University.

Executive Assistant to Executive Director & Board Support

DiNaira Gilbert

DiNaira Crosby Gilbert, J.D. joined the BJCTA team in February 2019.  She currently serves as Board Support and the Executive Assistant to Interim Executive Director Frank T. Martin.  Mrs. Gilbert brings with her over nine years of project and program management experience in the public and private sector.

Mrs. Gilbert completed her undergraduate studies at Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University and holds a bachelor’s degree in English with a Criminal Justice minor which she earned with Magna Cum Laude honors.  She furthered her legal studies earning her Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law.

Chief Administrative Officer

Valerie Rivers

Valerie Rivers, better known as “Vickie”, a native of Birmingham, joined MAX in February 2019. She returns home after a 35 plus year career serving in various capacities in the public and private sector in the cities of Houston, TX, Richmond, VA and many other places.  She is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute and Southern University School of Law.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer

Mikesha T. Harvill

Mikesha T. Harvill began her career with MAX in June 2012. Her background includes more than 10 years’ experience in marketing, communications, executive administrative support, and customer service. She holds an undergraduate degree in Business from Faulkner University. Mikesha is completing her graduate studies at Southern New Hampshire University where she will earn a Master’s Degree in Communications (Public Relations concentration) in August 2019.

Chief Operating Officer

Harold Young

With more than three decades of experience in the transportation industry, Mr. Harold L. Young, Jr. brings a granular knowledge of bus operations, bus maintenance, paratransit, safety and customer service in public transit, charter bus and student transportation environments.

Mr. Young’s proven management track record includes working with Broward County Transit, Coach America/Horizon Charter Bus, Miami-Dade Transit, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, as well as the Greyhound and Trailways Bus Lines.

He is a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA., a member of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) and a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

Director of Safety

Christopher Brewster

Christopher M. Brewster has been with BJCTA since 2007. He started as a Paratransit Operator and has worked as an Operations Supervisor and Safety and Training Supervisor prior to assuming the Safety Director role. His educational back ground included undergraduate studies at Mississippi Valley State University as a Computer Information Science Major with a Minor in Business Administration. Additional training and certification would include: The Transportation Safety Institute’s TSSP certification and The World Safety Organization’s WSO-Certified Safety and Security Director(CSSD).

Interim Director of Human Resources

Justin Ridgeway

Justin Ridgeway began his career with MAX in April 2017. He has more than 7 years of experience in Human Resources and Program Management. Mr. Ridgeway completed his undergraduate studies at Tennessee State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He furthered his studies earning master’s degree in Public Health at Capella University.

Chief Finance Officer

Glenn Dickerson

Glenn Dickerson joined MAX in February 2019 as Finance Director.  His professional career in accounting and finance spans over 40 years and includes experiences with Fortune 500 corporations, in public accounting, with governmental entities, and in higher education.  He has served in the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Controller in several organizations and as Partner in public accounting. 

Dickerson attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he graduated with honors majoring in accounting.  He received his CPA certification in Texas and also holds the same certification in Alabama.  His affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Officer of Civil RIghts, Diversity & Inclusion

Phyllis Goode

Phyllis Goode has been with MAX since September 2018.  Her background includes more than 15 years in contracts and compliance.  She earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a graduate degree in Human Resources & Strategic Management from Troy University.

Manager of Procurement

Darryl R. Grayson

Darryl R. Grayson has been with MAX since April 2013. His background includes 23 years of Procurement/Purchasing experience. Previously served as Purchasing Manager at Wachovia Bank and later transitioned to Procurement Officer at Mercedes-Benz Corporation. He attended Jefferson State College and University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) with a focus in Music Education and Business Administration.

Interim Director of Information Technology

Anita Griffith

Interim Director of Planning

Wytangy Peak-Finney

Wytangy Peak-Finney has been with MAX since February 2004. Her background includes16 years of Transportation Operations/Planning. Wytangy is graduate of the Capella University where she studied Leadership. She completed graduate school at Strayer University and received a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

Director of Communications

Myrna J. Pittman

Myrna J. Pittman has been with MAX since December 2017. Her background includes 33 years at Southern Company in numerous leadership capacities. She is a graduate of the business school of NC A&T State University, did graduate work at Mercer University and completed executive leadership training at both Emory University and Harvard University.

Director of Grants Programs

Stephanie Walker

Stephanie Walker has fifteen years of financial experience and has been employed with MAX since April 2016.  Her background includes leadership roles in Finance, Grants Management, HR Benefits and Procurement.  Stephanie is a graduate of Miles College, where she studied Business administration.  She completed graduate school at Jacksonville State University and received a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.