As President of First Transit and First Vehicle Services, Brad Thomas is responsible for more than 19,000 employees across North America. Brad joined First Transit as senior vice president of the East Region in 2003 and was named president in 2009. With nearly 25 years of experience in the transit industry, Brad is well versed in fixed-route, paratransit, university transportation systems and fleet maintenance solutions.
Brad earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at the State University of New York College at Cortland and holds a master's degree in political science - public policy analysis and administration - from Binghamton University (NY). Committed to service, Brad encourages his teammates to actively support their communities and professional associations. His engaging and respected approach has helped transform the business and its relationship with customers across the continent.