APTF Celebrates Strong Donor Support Following March Events
4/17/2026

The American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) is celebrating an inspiring wave of generosity stemming from APTA’s Business Members Annual Meeting and Transit CEO’s Seminar, both held in March. Supporters demonstrated their commitment to investing in the next generation of transit professionals. Donations and pledges from across the APTA community highlight a shared belief in expanding opportunities for scholars and frontline transit employees.
The Foundation extends a special thank you to the many individuals whose generosity is making a lasting impact. The following donors are recognized for their support:
- Rhonda Allen
- Michelle Allison
- Rich Andreski
- Charles Beauvoir
- Roan Bennett
- Richard Blackburn
- Claudio Bravo
- Marcelo Bravo
- Keith Britton
- Leann M. Caver
- April Chan
- Paul Chilkotowsky
- Rocky Chong
- Randy Clarke
- Francis X Coleman
- Dow Constantine
- Natalie Cornell
- Glennis Curry
- James Derwinski
- Dikita Enterprises, Inc.
- Sean Egan
- Roger Evans
- William F Fay Jr.
- Nuria Fernandez
- Kim Green
- Sharon Greene
- T Gregory Richardson
- Michael Griffus
- Lona Hankins
- Huelon Harrison
- Claude Haskins
- Kimberly Haynes-Slaughter
- Jordan Hess
- Jonathan Hunt
- Eric Ilgenfritz
- David Jackson
- Debra Johnson
- Tony Kellen
- Julie Kirschbaum
- James Larusch
- Nadine LeePaul Le Houillier
- Mike Loeffler
- Jack Martinson
- MJ Maynard-Carey
- Ward McCarragher
- Ray Melleady
- Patrick Merrick
- Terri Mestas
- Justin Millikan
- Petra Mollet
- Lindy Norris
- John Obert
- Raquel Olivier
- Leanne Redden
- Erik Rousseau
- Mike Scanlon
- Mike Schneider
- Kay Shelton
- Paul P. Skoutelas
- Nicholas Sofoul
- Darryl Spencer
- Todd Sullivan
- TALSON Solutions LLC
- Ron Thiele
- William Thomsen
- Bill Umbenhaur
- Veronica Vanterpool
- Vontas
- Gary Wagner
- Jeffrey Wharton
- Trenise Winters

Supporters who made pledges are encouraged to formalize their contributions, while those who have not yet given are invited to join the effort.
Simply scan the QR code to contribute instantly online or request an invoice by emailing foundation@apta.com. Every contribution—regardless of size—plays a meaningful role in strengthening the future of public transit and expanding opportunities for the next generation of industry professionals.