LONG BEACH, Calif., June 18, 2026 — The California Transit Training Consortium (CTTC) announced key leadership appointments and an expanded workforce development strategy designed to strengthen academic partnerships, broaden technical training opportunities, and support the evolving needs of California’s public transit industry.

Since unveiling its refreshed brand identity in 2024, CTTC has grown its statewide presence and now serves 42 public transit agencies across California. Building upon more than two decades of workforce development leadership, the organization is expanding beyond its historical emphasis on zero-emission technologies to provide a more comprehensive portfolio of technical and professional development programs that prepare transit professionals for the increasingly complex systems powering modern public transportation.

The expanded training strategy includes specialized learning pathways in high-voltage systems, multiplexing systems, low-voltage electrical diagnostics, vehicle communications networks, advanced bus systems, and emerging transportation technologies. As part of this initiative, CTTC recently opened registration for new high-voltage training classes through its member learning portal, providing transit professionals with expanded access to industry-leading technical education.

“The future of public transportation depends on the strength of its workforce,” said Norman Tuitavuki, Chairperson of the CTTC Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer of Monterey-Salinas Transit. “Over the past two decades, CTTC has grown from a regional training consortium into a statewide workforce development leader serving 42 transit agencies across California. Our vision is to create the nation’s most comprehensive transit learning network by connecting transit agencies, colleges, universities, and industry partners to deliver the skills and knowledge required for the next generation of transportation professionals. The leadership appointments we are announcing today position CTTC to expand that vision through stronger academic partnerships, broader technical training opportunities, and increased academic member engagement throughout the state.”

To support this next phase of growth, CTTC has appointed Jannet Malig as President, Rolando Cruz as Chief Financial Officer, and Nicole Sherman as Training Coordinator.

Malig brings more than 20 years of experience leading workforce development, advanced transportation, and clean energy initiatives throughout California’s community college system. She currently serves as Sector Navigator for Advanced Transportation and Logistics at Cerritos College, Director of Workforce Training Associates, and Co-Director of Long Beach Clean Cities and Communities.

“Transit workforce development is no longer limited to a single technology or discipline,” said Malig. “The industry needs technicians, supervisors, and leaders who can adapt to rapidly changing technologies and operational environments. By strengthening our partnerships with colleges, universities, transit agencies, and industry leaders, CTTC is creating educational pathways that support career advancement while helping agencies build the workforce they need for the future.”

As President, Malig will lead CTTC’s efforts to expand academic partnerships, strengthen collaboration between educational institutions and transit agencies, and support the development of new technical curricula aligned with workforce demands throughout California.

Nicole Sherman joins CTTC as Training Coordinator, bringing more than 20 years of experience managing workforce development and career education initiatives across K-12 education, California Community Colleges, public fleet organizations, and municipal agencies. She will oversee training coordination, curriculum delivery, learner engagement, registration, and program administration to support CTTC’s growing portfolio of technical training programs.

Rolando Cruz returns as Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than three decades of transportation leadership experience spanning finance, fleet maintenance, facilities operations, and executive management. Prior to his retirement in 2023, Cruz served as Chief Transportation Officer for the City of Culver City and previously held executive leadership positions with both Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus and Long Beach Transit.

Cruz’s appointment reflects CTTC’s continued commitment to leadership grounded in industry experience and operational excellence. Long Beach Transit is widely recognized as the founding agency of the consortium, where James A. Ditch helped establish what would become CTTC more than 20 years ago. Cruz’s longstanding leadership within California’s transit industry provides valuable perspective as the organization continues its statewide expansion.

CTTC also announced the appointment of Mark Hollenbeck as Membership and Marketing Committee Chair. Hollenbeck also currently serves as Vice Chair of the Executive Board.

“CTTC’s continued growth reflects the value our members place on collaboration, innovation, and workforce development,” said Hollenbeck. “As we expand our membership and deepen relationships with transit agencies, educational institutions, and industry partners, we have an opportunity to build an even stronger statewide network that helps transit organizations prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. My focus will be on increasing engagement with our transit and private members, expanding awareness, and ensuring more transit professionals have access to the resources and training CTTC provides.”

In his leadership roles, Hollenbeck will guide membership growth initiatives, statewide outreach efforts, strategic partnerships, and marketing activities that support CTTC’s long-term vision and strategic objectives.

Together, the appointments of Malig, Cruz, Sherman, and Hollenbeck represent CTTC’s commitment to building a stronger workforce development ecosystem that connects public transit, higher education, and private industry. The leadership team will guide the organization as it expands technical learning pathways, increases educational partnerships, and develops innovative training opportunities that support California’s evolving transportation workforce.

ABOUT CTTC

The California Transit Training Consortium (CTTC) is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing workforce development for the public transit industry. Through innovative technical training, leadership development, and strategic partnerships with transit agencies, colleges, universities, and private industry, CTTC prepares transit professionals for emerging technologies, evolving operational demands, and the future of public transportation. Following its statewide rebranding in 2024, CTTC continues to expand its role as California’s premier transit workforce development organization, serving 42 public transit agencies and a growing network of educational and industry partners.

Media Contact:
Norman Tuitavuki
Chairperson, Board of Directors
California Transit Training Consortium
ntuitavuki@mst.org

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