Joseph M. Casey Selected as SEPTA General Manager

December 20, 2007

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTA Board Chair Pasquale T. Deon Sr., announced the selection of SEPTA Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Joseph M. Casey, CPA, as the Authority’s next General Manager.  Mr. Casey will succeed Faye L.M. Moore, whose contract expires on February 15, 2008.
 
“Joe is a key member of our senior executive staff, with top-level experience in many aspects of managing the Authority,” said Deon. “He has played a central role balancing the budget and maintaining fiscal stability, even during those years when we faced the toughest financial crises in SEPTA’s history.  In addition to his finance responsibilities, Joe also oversees all of SEPTA’s transportation scheduling, route planning, long-range planning, marketing and operational analysis activities. This gives him a broad platform of experience from which to lead the Authority, as we look to the future of public transportation for our customers and the region.” 

Mr. Casey, 51 years of age, is a native of Delaware County.  He is a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School and received his Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Drexel University in 1979.  A seasoned transportation professional, Casey began his career at Conrail and came to SEPTA in 1982.

“This is an exciting time for SEPTA, and I appreciate the confidence expressed by the Board and the opportunity to lead the organization as we now focus our efforts and resources on providing quality service for our loyal customers,” said Casey.  “This is an organization with dedicated employees, many of whom have also committed their careers to serving the transportation needs of the Greater Philadelphia region. I look forward to working with them as we plan for the future.”

Praising the five-year tenure of General Manager Moore, Chairman Deon said, “Thanks to Faye’s fiscal acumen and leadership skills SEPTA achieved the highest ridership levels in 20 years, on-time service performance improved significantly, new customer service initiatives were implemented, and important milestones were reached on major capital investment projects.  Faye also played a critical role in guiding SEPTA through a series of audits and in the successful campaign to secure dedicated state funding for public transit.”  He went on to say, “She leaves a legacy of stability and great potential for the future.”

In announcing her retirement, Faye Moore said, “The past several years have certainly been challenging, but it is very rewarding to see the positive outcomes of my commitment to serve the SEPTA organization and the citizens of our region.”  “I am proud to know that we now have the financial stability needed to begin planning and building for the future, and I thank Chairman Deon and the SEPTA Board for the opportunity to enhance this vital regional resource.”   

“I would like to thank the members of my team and all of the employees who worked so hard to make this possible. I congratulate Joe Casey on his appointment and will enjoy watching as he leads SEPTA to meet the challenges of the future,” she said.