John Siragusa

John Siragusa, president of MV’s west group operations, holds executive level authority for all of MV’s operations in the western U.S. He directly manages the company’s regional vice presidents, directors of maintenance and safety, and several personnel that all support MV’s operating locations. He works closely with MV’s clients to make sure MV is living up to the expectations of its clients, passengers, and employees.

Working in partnership with local governmental and jurisdictional representatives, Siragusa ensures contract compliance of MV’s operating team. He ensures all locations are operating within MV policy and procedure, and directs corrective actions when needed. He participates in labor relations, contract administration, and is dedicated to MV’s role in the ongoing development of public transit systems.

Siragusa is one of MV’s longest-tenured employees, and his career path demonstrates the opportunity MV makes available to each of its employees. He joined MV in 1993 as a maintenance manager in MV’s Santa Rosa Division. He was promoted to corporate maintenance manager overseeing MV’s first seven operating locations and maintenance shops. He worked side by side with the company owners, Feysan and Alex Lodde, and eventually took responsibility for the general management of the company’s then flagship operation in San Francisco. In 1999, John led the company’s efforts in Southern California after it was awarded its first contract with Access Services, where he served as the general manager. In 2001 he was then promoted to Regional Vice President for Northern California.

Siragusa has overseen more than 75 contract startups in his carrier. The most significant was MV’s first international project in Vancouver, British Columbia. He led a team in combining service operated by seven separate companies into one – with more than 450 employees and 350 vehicles. His background demonstrates the breadth of experience he brings to MV’s clients, and the complete understanding of the services they provide. Further adding to Siragusa’s understanding of customer needs is his experience as the Transportation Manager for the City of Petaluma; a position he held from 2006 through 2008. Here he was integral to maximizing both local and federal funding opportunities and contributed greatly to short-range transit planning.

Siragusa is an active member of the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) and the American Public Transportation Association.