NJ Transit Board Selects William Crosbie as Agency's Next Executive Director
In a unanimous vote, the NJ Transit Board of Directors appointed William (Bill) Crosbie as the new executive director of NJ Transit. The appointment is effective on or about April 25, 2016.
Crosbie succeeds Dennis J. Martin, who has served as the agency’s interim executive director since December, 2015. Martin will resume his previous position as VP/GM of NJ Transit’s bus operations division.
“I would like to thank Governor Christie and the NJ Transit Board of Directors for this tremendous opportunity to serve the more than 900,000 people who utilize the New Jersey Transit system each year,” said incoming Crosbie. “I am anxious to roll up my sleeves and stand shoulder to shoulder with the men and women of NJ Transit to address the service, safety, equipment and facility needs of our customers and our infrastructure.”
Prior to Crosbie’s appointment, he served as president & CEO as well as regional director for North America for SYSTRA USA, an international transportation engineering consulting firm. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading day-to-day operations as well as the strategic development of the firm.
In addition to serving as vice president of railroad programs for the Parsons Corporation, Crosbie spent more than seven years as the chief operating officer of Amtrak where he directed the transportation, engineering (infrastructure), mechanical (rolling stock), police and security, environmental, health, and safety functions.
“Bill Crosbie brings a depth of background in operations, transportation, engineering, finance, and security to New Jersey Transit that is perfectly suited to address the needs facing the agency at this important time,” said Acting Transportation Commissioner and NJ Transit Board Chairman Richard T. Hammer.
Crosbie is a transportation security expert and professional engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the transportation field. He is a regular guest lecturer at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School on intelligence analysis, cyber security, and infrastructure protection. He has served on numerous Boards including the Boards of Directors for Washington Union Station Redevelopment Corporation and Chicago Union Station.
Crosbie holds a Master of Arts degree in Security Studies from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and an Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
