Executive Staff
Jannet Malig is a visionary leader and changemaker in the transportation industry. She is the Advanced Transportation and Logistics (ATL) Statewide Director for the California Community Colleges Workforce and Economic Development Division. In that role, she oversees efforts across the state to create relevant career pathways and foster a 21st-century workforce.
She works with industry and professional associations, government organizations, and colleges to provide direction for curriculum development in emerging occupations; expand industry certificate programs, and determine short- and long-term industry training needs for high school and college career technical education programs.
Prior to becoming Statewide Director, Malig was ATL Deputy Sector Navigator for the Los Angeles and Orange County Regions and Director of the Advanced Transportation Technology & Renewable Center at Cerritos. Before entering higher education, she was Senior Marketing Manager for Hitachi Automotive Products, where she led the company’s sales strategy for all markets and analyzed new products and channels for expansion. She’s also held marketing and product management positions for Zyliss USA and Denso Sales California.
She holds an MBA from Chapman University and earned her associate degree from Cerritos College, where she’s now based. She is active in the transportation industry and serves as Co-Coordinator for the Long Beach Clean Cities Coalition and serves on the board President of the Southern California Regional Transit Training Consortium. Malig also previously served on the boards of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association and the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Rolando began his career in public transportation in 1995 as the Finance Manager at Long Beach Transit and three years later went to Maintenance to become the Fleet Maintenance Manager. In January 08, he was named Executive Director and Vice President of Maintenance and Infrastructure. In November 2016, Rolando joined the City of Santa Monica Big Blue Bus as the Chief Operations Officer. And now, he is the Chief Transportation Officer (CTO) of Culver City. As the CTO he is responsible for City Bus as well as other City Mobility Services including paratransit, e-scooter / e-bike share and City Fleet.
With over 20 years of experience in fleet and facilities maintenance and directly working with our founder and his mentor Jim Ditch, Rolando has been a strong advocate of the consortium from day one. The training of our current workforce, building the new workforce and staying on top of new technology are all motivators for his return to the board in 2020. Rolando previously served on the board from 2008 to 2016 and is now serving as the consortium treasurer.
Rolando is a CPA and holds a M.B.A. and a Bachelors in Accounting from the University of Texas. He is a graduate of the APTA leadership program in 2008 and is involved in multiple committees with American Public Transportation Association and California Transit Association. He currently teaches classes with the National Transit Institute on Transit Asset Management and Safety Management Systems.
Nicole Sherman brings 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 has successfully managed large state-funded training programs from initial planning through implementation, including curriculum scheduling, outreach, learner onboarding, and ongoing program oversight.
Nicole also has extensive experience delivering and supporting technical workforce training programs, particularly within the fleet technician and transportation sectors. She has helped develop online and in-person training programs for fleet technicians, coordinated learner registration and support activities, and led outreach efforts that expanded advanced transportation curriculum into California high schools.
Jessica is the program assistant in the Advanced Transportation and Logistics Center at Cerritos College. The ATL Center works with Advanced Transportation, Renewable Energies, Alternative Fuels, and Logistics. Jessica works with grants funded programs to transform the workforce in the rapidly developing, technology-driven transportation and energy industries, while improving the environment and stimulating the economy. She primarily assists partners reach their goal through coordination, research, project planning, data collection and grant reporting.
Tamarah is the Administration Support in the Advanced Transportation and Logistics Center at Cerritos College. Tamarah graduated from Cal State LA and is pursuing Transportation for her career. She is knowledgeable in the Engineering and Technology industries. An asset to the team enabling them to work better with Spanish speaking communities.
Alejandra Martinez-Juarez is a Membership and Marketing support in CTTC. Having 3 years of experience in recruitment for the enrollment department from Equitas Academy Charter Schools, and holding a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology from California State University-LosAngeles.
Ruben Alvarez, a recent graduate of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology.
As an intern at CTTC, I support course development initiatives and contribute to the efficient operation of the organization’s programs and daily activities. I am passionate about leveraging my technical knowledge to deliver impactful learning experiences and drive operational excellence
Executive Committee Members
Chairperson
Mr. Tuitavuki began his career in public transportation in 2006 at San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) when he was hired as Superintendent. In this role Mr. Tuitavuki oversaw RTD's Transportation Operations.
In 2012, he was promoted to Assistant Director of Operations in an expanded role, where he assisted the Director of Operations with the oversight of multiple Operating Departments at RTD. Finally, In 2013, RTD promoted him to Director of Operations.
In 2017, Mr. Tuitavuki left RTD for a new opportunity with Monterey-Salinas Transit District (MST) serving as MST’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer. That same year he became a member of the CTTC’s Board of Directors. In 2021, MST promoted him to Chief Operating Officer (COO) where he oversees MST’s entire Operation.
Mr. Tuitavuki successfully completed the Transit and Paratransit Management Certificate program through the University of the Pacific (UOP). He holds Associates and Bachelor’s Degrees and a Master of Science in Transportation Management from the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State.
Mr. Tuitavuki actively participates in the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), California Transportation Association (CTA), CalACT, Zero Emission Bus Resource Alliance (ZEBRA), Safe Place, and other community programs aimed at improving and promoting public transportation.
Executive Committee Member
Mark Hollenbeck joined Complete Coach Works (CCW) in 2024 as Manager of Business Development, bringing with him more than 30 years of experience in the transit bus industry.
In his role, Mark leverages his deep industry knowledge to deliver innovative and sustainable fleet solutions, working with transit agencies across North America to enhance operational performance, extend vehicle lifecycles, and support the transition to greener transportation options. His expertise spans full bus refurbishment, major and minor accident repair, leasing, used bus sales, and battery-electric bus conversions.
Mark began his transit career in the 1990s in bus sales at Metrotrans Corporation before moving to the publishing side of the industry, where he spent two decades with Bobit Business Media as Associate Publisher for School Bus Fleet and Metro Magazine.
In 2020, he joined Proterra as West Coast Sales Director, promoting electric vehicle technology, and later served as Sales Director for WideSense, a transit solutions and EV fleet transitions software company.
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Ms. Rooney joined Foothill Transit in February 2024 as Director of Finance. She has over 38 years of experience in Transit Services Administration and management, with expertise in fiscal management, transit operations, project coordination, and government relations collaborating with various transit agency stakeholders.
Rooney’s professional journey includes notable roles in public transit agencies, where she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills. Joyce started her transit career in 1987 at Laidlaw Transit as District Director of Marketing, assisting with transit operations contracts. In 1990, she transitioned to the public sector at the City of West Hollywood as a Transportation Planner, creating and implementing new fixed route and dial-a-ride services. She was later promoted as the Transportation and Transit Operations Supervisor.
In 2010, Joyce left West Hollywood to serve as the Transit Operations and Transportation Facilities Manager for the City of Redondo Beach, where she was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the city's transportation programs. She coordinated the successful operations implementation of the new Redondo Beach Transit Center, after the completion of the 15 year construction project effort.
Joyce's government relations experience is extensive, having represented both the City of Redondo Beach and the City of West Hollywood in numerous transit-related committees, including active committee leadership at Metro, Access Services, and the Southern California Association of Governments.
Executive Committee Member
Obed Mejia is a seasoned professional in vehicle maintenance and technical training, currently serving as the Senior Bus Equipment Maintenance Instructor at Los Angeles Metro (LA Metro). In this role, he oversees training for approximately 1,700 maintenance personnel, including new hire testing, promotional assessments, refresher courses, and division instructional support.
With over 32 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and more than 20 years in training, Obed has established himself as an expert in his field. He holds an Associate of Arts degree in Automotive Technology and has achieved Master ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) status in Automotive, Transit Bus, and Heavy Truck categories.
In addition to his role at LA Metro, Obed has been an Adjunct Instructor in Transportation Technologies with the Los Angeles Community College District since August 2011, contributing to the education and development of future professionals in the field.
Obed is also actively involved in industry knowledge sharing, having moderated and presented in various technical webinars and training sessions. Notably, he has contributed to discussions on diesel aftertreatment systems, air system troubleshooting, and battery electric bus operation, providing valuable insights to peers and technicians in the transit industry.
His commitment to advancing maintenance practices is further demonstrated through his participation committees such as Bus Technical Maintenance and International Bus Roadeo committees for the American Public Transportation Association, where he engages with a large community of transit professionals and enthusiasts.
Obed’s dedication to excellence in vehicle maintenance and training continues to make a significant impact on the efficiency and safety of transit operations within Los Angeles and beyond.
Executive Committee Member
Jannet Malig is a visionary leader and changemaker in the transportation industry. She is the Advanced Transportation and Logistics (ATL) Statewide Director for the California Community Colleges Workforce and Economic Development Division. In that role, she oversees efforts across the state to create relevant career pathways and foster a 21st-century workforce.
She works with industry and professional associations, government organizations, and colleges to provide direction for curriculum development in emerging occupations; expand industry certificate programs, and determine short- and long-term industry training needs for high school and college career technical education programs.
Prior to becoming Statewide Director, Malig was ATL Deputy Sector Navigator for the Los Angeles and Orange County Regions and Director of the Advanced Transportation Technology & Renewable Center at Cerritos. Before entering higher education, she was Senior Marketing Manager for Hitachi Automotive Products, where she led the company’s sales strategy for all markets and analyzed new products and channels for expansion. She’s also held marketing and product management positions for Zyliss USA and Denso Sales California.
She holds an MBA from Chapman University and earned her associate degree from Cerritos College, where she’s now based. She is active in the transportation industry and serves as Co-Coordinator for the Long Beach Clean Cities Coalition and serves on the board President of the Southern California Regional Transit Training Consortium. Malig also previously served on the boards of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association and the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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