Medford Man Appointed Acting GM of MBTA

MBTA General Manager Richard Davey announced that Jonathan Davis will become the acting MBTA General Manager and MassDOT Rail and Transit Administrator when Davey assumes the role of Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of MassDOT on September 2nd.

Serving for more than ten years as the T’s Deputy General Manager and Chief Financial Officer, Davis directs the financial management and accounting functions of the Authority, manages the operating and capital budgets, and oversees the collection of all revenue. As the MBTA’s senior financial advisor, Davis provides financial counsel to the General Manager and the Board of Directors.

Stating Davis has the Board’s full confidence and support, Chairman John Jenkins said no one has a better understanding of the T’s financial condition. “The Board will continue to rely on Jon’s wisdom and counsel as the MBTA confronts both immediate and future challenges,” said Jenkins.

“Jon’s deep knowledge of the financial and operational facets of the MBTA will serve us well as we continue our focus on safety, service, employees, fiscal responsibility and innovation,” said Davey.

Prior to coming to the MBTA in 1995, Jon worked in the private sector for 25 years at H.P. Hood, Inc. At that organization, he held various positions: Vice President and Controller, Vice President Operations Planning, Vice President MIS and Treasurer, and Corporate Controller. He received his MBA at Babson College and his BS at The Defiance College.

Davis, pictured above, at left, lives in Medford with his wife and two children.

– Information and photo from MBTA