A. Stucki Company
A. Stucki Company on Nov. 25 announced the appointment of Michelle Baker as Chief Transformation Officer.
Baker, who will report directly to CEO Ron Port, will be responsible for strategy development and execution and will oversee Stucki’s program management office.
Baker joins Stucki with more than 30 years of leadership experience, including 25 years spearheading comprehensive corporate transformations.
She was most recently Vice President of Transformation for Aventiv Technologies, a Dallas-based provider of technology service and products to the corrections industry.
Prior to that she was vice president of transformation at SVP Worldwide, based in Nashville, the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company and owner of the Singer and Viking brands. Both Aventiv and SVP Worldwide are owned by Platinum Equity, a private investment firm based in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Baker has also held executive positions in strategic and financial planning with Coca-Cola, Comcast Cable, Cox Communications and other major brands.
“Transforming an organization requires focused leadership to align all business functions around a common set of goals,” said Port. “Michelle’s wealth of experience developing and executing corporate strategies will help Stucki streamline operations and drive growth.”
Baker holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and finance from the University of Florida and an Executive MBA from Emory University in Atlanta.
HDR
After more than 40 years of work dedicated to transportation planning in Canada, Tyrone Gan, P.Eng., has been recognized with CUTA‘s William G. Ross Lifetime Achievement Award, HDR reported on Nov. 22.
The award was presented Nov. 20 during the 2024 CUTA Annual Conference held in Toronto.
Named after CUTA’s first president, the award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the public transit industry in Canada for at least 25 years. As an award recipient, Gan has also been inducted into CUTA’s Hall of Fame, joining a select group of transit advocates who have played an outsize role in the continued advancement of public transport in Canada.
“It has been amazing to watch our industry grow and change over the decades as transit systems have expanded and improved,” Gan said. “I am honored to receive this recognition, and I look forward to watching my friends and colleagues continue to advance the safety, accessibility and reliability of public transit in Canada and beyond.”
Gan spent many years as Manager of HDR’s transportation practice in Canada and continues to serve as a principal consultant on some of the nation’s largest transit programs. He has been a trusted adviser to many clients in Canada who have relied on his guidance on high-profile projects, including the Ontario Line, Eglinton East LRT and master plans for multiple cities and regions.
For more than 20 years, Gan has sponsored the University of Toronto’s Transportation Research Institute to support transportation research into developing bold and practical solutions for cities in Canada and around the world. He regularly presents lectures and actively participates in discussions with new transportation undergraduates, masters and Ph.D. students on transit planning and development. In addition, he regularly mentors staff who work with him and through industry organizations in which he is involved.
“Tyrone’s impact on public transit has been significant, but what’s particularly impressive is his ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of transit leaders,” said HDR Transportation President Tom McLaughlin. “He has generously shared his knowledge, leadership and experience with scores of professionals poised to continue his tradition of integrity, excellence and fairness. That’s a legacy to be very proud of.”
CN
CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson was recently celebrated at the Horation Alger Awards gala in Toronto.
“This recognition highlights Tracy’s remarkable journey of determination, resilience, and leadership that inspires us all. We’re incredibly proud to see Tracy’s story celebrated on such an esteemed stage—a true reflection of her impact and vision,” the Class I wrote in a LinkedIn post.
Tracy Robinson was named Railway Age‘s 2024 Railroader of the Year.
