Steve Bailey has been hired by MV Transportation to serve as operations manager for the Macatawa Area Express (MAX) transit system in Holland, Mich.

MV Transportation is the contractor hired by the MAX Transportation Authority to provide personnel to drive the buses and manage the routes and services for the transit system with oversight by city of Holland staff.

A native of Holland, Bailey has more than 20 years supervisory and management experience and holds an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Davenport College. Bailey most recently was general manager and accountant for the Holland Bowl Mill at the Wooden Shoe Factory. He also has held accounting positions with Overland Industrial Equipment Co. and Thermotron Corp., both in Holland.

Bailey will report to Katie Driesenga, general manager, MV Transportation.