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Bill Baker began working for Montgomery Area Transit System in September of 1997.
Bill is the type of employee that almost never gets noticed-this is how efficient he performs his duties. Whenever he is asked to perform extra tasks, he always does so without complaint. Bill started as a paratransit operator and later transfered to MATS’ fixed routes.
He is always conscience of providing a safe trip for all of MATS’ customers. Since the time he has been at MATS there has not been a complaint of him not doing his job. Baker is # 1.
Keep up the good work Mr. Baker, for it is greatly appreciated by all.
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Above is Mr. Bill Baker and Tim Omick
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We would like to say congratulations to Debra Peppers once again for being MATS employee of the month. Debra was our employee of the month May 2003. Debra Peppers is a loyal employee of MATS and has been since 1997.
Debra is the employee that any company is lucky to have. She steps in wherever needed and does so without complaint. Debra has 2 daughters, recently married and now has 3 more children. Debra also has 2 grandchildren all which she is proud of. She & her husband Mike are the owners of Peppers Flooring in Wetumpka.
Thank you Debra for everything you contribute. .
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Above is Mr. RJ Grenz and Debra Peppers
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R. J. RETIRES
During the past four plus years we have had the distinct pleasure and honor to have Mr. RJ Grenz serve as our transit system’s maintenance director. RJ has been a strong and integral member of our team as we have undertaken the revitalization of the Montgomery Area Transit System. While his work contributions have been a significant factor in our success, his attitude, his character, and his humor have also been enormously important and should not be overlooked. RJ has proven to be not only a team player within our organization, but also a strong leader of the maintenance department team. We will miss RJ after his retirement but we wish him well in the future and we are proud to have had the opportunity to have worked with him. Good luck RJ! Tim Omick
R. J. Grenz retires
After ten years with the transit system here in Montgomery, R. J. Grenz has decided to retire.
R.J. started with MATS in October of 1994, and through those ten years he has been a dedicated and loyal supporter of this transit system. He first came to work at MATS as Assistant Director of Maintenance under the former management company. Consequently under the leadership of new management, in 2000, R. J. was given a trial period of six months to establish himself in the position of Director of Maintenance. After proving himself quite capable during the trial period, R.J. became the Director of Maintenance, a position he has held for the past four plus years.
R. J. is originally from New York City, New York, and says he has no plans of leaving Alabama, which he now calls home. A proud father, R.J. is even more proud of being the grandfather of three beautiful grandchildren, whom he plans to enjoy more of during retirement.
R.J. loves the game of golf and enjoys playing golf at least once a week with his wife Jean, who shares his passion for the game.
R.J. says that working here at MATS has been an enjoyable experience and that he has truly enjoyed working with the people here and that under the present management he has seen a lot of growth and thinks that the future of MATS looks bright and promising.
Pat Jackson
On Retiring
How do we tell you goodbye? You have been a part of the maintenance shop for over 10 years. We will miss you saying “hello” to everyone in the shop each morning, and your great sense of humor. But most of all we will miss working for a wonderful boss. “I think if you can’t work for R.J. then you can’t work for anyone.” Thanks for everything and for making our shop a safe and an interesting environment in which to work. Also, your golf clubs and bags are on the way.
Debra Peppers
Best Wishes From All Of Us!
MATS
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Above is RJ Grenz MATS Employee of the Month for Febuary 2005
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Above is Tim Omick & Mr. RJ Grenz
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Above Mr. RJ Grenz Welcomes his replacement Mr. Howard Flint
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Above is seated Pat Jackson Mr. RJ Grenz and Wanda Smith Standing Left to Right are: Michael Roberts, Ernest Jackson, the entire Senior Staff at MATS
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Mr. Allie (Gene) Turman was named Montgomery Area Transit’s employee of the Month for April 2005. Another richly deserving recipient for employee of the month for MATS.
Gene has been employed at MATS since October of 1974. For Gene, it is hard to list a reason behind his nomination and selection. His dedication to the company has far outweighed any reason. They are too numerous to just pick one. Whenever needed, Gene will be there to help.
His relationship with his regular customers is just as it should be, professional and courteous.
Gene is a loving husband and father. He is very devoted to the care of his mother. The only times that he has not worked when asked is because of a commitment he has made to his mother. Everyone should be as devoted.
Congratulation Gene. Keep up the excellent work.
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Above is Tim Omick & Allie (Gene) Turman
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The May, 2005 Employee of the Month is Tyrone Barnes.
He has been employed with Montgomery Area Transit System since July 2004. He is a former bus driver for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.
Mr. Barnes is a native of Selma, Alabama and a graduate of Selma High School. His love for music began at the age of 10. He began his music career with Selma High School Marching Band and attended George C. Wallace State Community College with a music scholarship. He is presently the pianist and music director for the Rising Star Primitive Baptist Church in Orrville, Alabama. He has also traveled nationally and internationally in the U. S. Military.
Throughout his life, Mr. Barnes has kept one motto taught to him by his mother, To do unto others as you would have them do unto you, and always to treat everyone with respect. Mr. Barnes, who’s always prepared, has proven to be a team player who takes pride in working with the staff of Montgomery Area Transit System and helping residents of the Montgomery area.
Congratulations, TBarnes on being chosen Employee of the Month.
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Larosha Brown: Employee of the Month for June 2005
Ms. Larosha Brown has been selected as Employee of the Month for the month of June for Montgomery Area Transit.
Ms. Brown’s infectious personality and attitude and reliable service for MATS made the process of selecting her again very easy. Ms. Brown is a first-time repeat selection for EOM for MATS. She is the type of person that can change your entire outlook just by being in her presence. Her warm and distinct laughter can fill any room as she enters.
Ms. Brown’s personality carries over to her bus to her customers as she performs her duties for MATS.
Congratulations Ms. Brown. Keep up the good work.
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Above is Larosha Brown & Tim Omick
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Congratulations goes to Robert Thomas on being selected July 2005 Employee of the Month.
Robert Thomas began his driving career as a young man, twenty eight years ago on December 9, 1976. Through the years there have been many changes in our transit system but not so for Robert , “The Bus Operator.” From the day he started to present Robert has exhibited professionalism at all times and a caring nature along with his sense of humor.
If you looked up the word “dedicated” (committed to a goal or a way of life) you would know that word describes Robert Thomas. Not only is he dedicated to his profession he is also dedicated to his family, his wife of eleven years, Martha, children Emily, Joseph and Nathan, his faith in God and his church , Crestview Baptist Church in Prattville where he serves as Co-Director of the Royal Ambassadors of Christ.
Named Employee of the Month for the second time, Robert represents Montgomery Area Transit System with the same, dignity, composure and positive attitude as he does himself in his private life. His character speaks volumes when it comes to job performance especially when it comes down to returning lost and sometimes valuable items to his passengers.
For the last two years, Robert has been instrumental in organizing “MATS Night Out” at the Biscuit ball games, and had gathered quite a crowd each time. Robert is a fun loving individual who says he rather be home than anywhere else if he’s not working or at church
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We would like to say congratulations to Linda Travis for being the August employee of the month. Linda has been employed as our accounts payable clerk since 2002. She has recently been given the task of managing MATS Drug and Alcohol program, which is a full time job in itself. She has three children. Terrance, Chasity and Kristian. Terrance & Chasity served in the armed forces. Terrance also served in Iraq.
Linda Resides in the Preferred Community. Thanks again for all of your hard work and everything that you give to the organization.
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Above is Linda Travis & Tim Omick
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Robert Joe Hilton, was chosen as September’s Employee of the Month.
Joe has been employed with Montgomery Area Transit System since June of 2003 and since that time he has exhibited exceptional work ethics. Joe’s compassion extends not only to his co workers but to the passengers as well.
Joe is a Native American, and grew up on the west side of Montgomery, He is born again servant of Jesus Christ and has four grown children and three grandchildren.
Congratulations Joe for being honored as Employee of the Month.
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October 2005
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Ira Wilson
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Ira Wilson has been working with Montgomery Area Transit System since April 18, 1973. The transit system used to be National City Lines when Ira began his career.
He was born and raised in Montgomery and graduated from George Washington Carver High School. Ira loves to travel and has visited many cities across the world including Amsterdam, Rome, and London; just to mention a few. Ira has extensively traveled within the United States as well.
Besides being a great cook and a connoisseur of fine food, Ira loves music as well. His favorite group is “The Supremes”. He has every album, CD and 45 RPM with the original labels. He enjoys Motown music as well.
Ira has contributed to the planning process and implementation of some of our fixed routes. We have benefited from Ira’s ideas to help improve operations.
We are very proud of Ira Wilson and pleased to present him as the Employee of the Month for Montgomery Area Transit System.
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November 2005
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Oscar Boswell
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Congratulations Oscar Boswell, Oscar Boswell has been chosen as the November Employee of the Month. The 52 year old native of Grady, Alabama has been married to his wonderful wife Hattie for 32 years. Together they have two children, Ken and Gwen and two grandchildren, Kendarius and Alaysha. Oscar loves to hunt and fish and spend as much time with his two grandchildren as possible, and is a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Orion, Alabama.
Mr. Boswell has been employed with this transit operation since July of 1982 and gets along well with all of his co workers. He started out in the service island and is now the Shop Foreman. He lives by the Golden Rule - Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You. He is a firm believer that everyone is different and that when you settle your differences before they get out of hand every thing will work out fine.
Congratulations again for being chosen Employee of the Month for a second time.
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December 2005
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Frances McMeans
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Frances McMeans has been chosen Employee of the Month for December 2005.
Ms. McMeans has been employed with Montgomery Area Transit System since August of 2004.and during that time Ms. McMeans has discovered she simply enjoys working with the public and loves driving.
During the celebration for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Montgomery Bus Boycott , Frances was assigned to The Historic Cleveland Ave. Bus. She met and transported people such as Ms. Johnnie Carr, Sen. Artur Davis, Rev. Robert Graetz and Sen. Richard Shelby to name a few.
The mother of three grown children, Frances says that driving for Montgomery Area Transit System has been a rewarding experience, and hopes she continues to feel this way years from now.
Congratulations Ms. McMeans, you are so deserving of this award.
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