San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) recently announced that Jean Foletta-Morales has joined the agency as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new position, she will oversee transportation, maintenance, paratransit operations, and maintenance at RTD.

Foletta-Morales began her career in transit 18 years ago working as the Marketing Manager for RTD. She later worked in fixed route, paratransit, and mobility management operations while at RTD.

“We are excited to welcome Jean Foletta-Morales back to RTD,” said RTD CEO Donna DeMartino. “She is a true public transit professional with a very well-rounded background. I am looking forward to seeing her improve our operations even further as we continue our drive to provide extraordinary customer service.”

Foletta-Morales successfully started the first Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA) in Stanislaus County and served as the Transit System Manager for the City of Elk Grove. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from California State University Stanislaus and has served on the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) Board of Directors. Foletta-Morales was awarded the American Public Works Association Professional Manager of the Year Award for Transportation in 2015.

San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) is the regional transit provider for San Joaquin County. RTD’s mission is to provide a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system for the region. For more information, visit sjRTD.com, follow RTD on Facebook and Twitter, or call (209) 943-1111.