This is the SouthWest Metro Transit Commission.Pictured from left to right; Vicki Ernst, Bob Moeller, Jean Childers, Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Ron Case, Craig Peterson and Chad Dockter
The Commission is responsible for oversight of the SouthWest Metro Transit agency. The Commission is composed of one elected official and one appointed citizen from each city (Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, and Chaska) with each Commissioner serving a three-year term. In addition, there is also one member of the Commission, called the Rider Representative, that is selected specifically from the ridership of SouthWest Metro Transit. The Rider Representative serves a two-year term.
The current chair of the Commission is Chanhassen City Councilmember Craig Peterson. The Vice-Chair is Chaska representative Bob Moeller. The Treasurer is Eden Prairie Councilmember Ron Case. The Secretary is Eden Prairie Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens. The current Rider Representative is also from Eden Prairie. Her name is Jean Childers.
The guy I’m shaking hands there on the right is Mr. Len Simich. Len is the Executive Director of SouthWest Metro Transit. Len is the CEO of the organization. He works directly for the Commission and keeps all the metaphorical balls in the air at one time. Len is recognized widely in the transit field as being one of the top transit managers in the state. We’re fortunate to have him here in Eden Prairie. He’s been a key partner not only in developing a first-class transit operation, but also in developing the commercial and residential areas around SouthWest Station. That area would not look like it does today without Len’s support and vision.
SouthWest Metro Transit is one of the City’s Key Partners in providing a high quality of life to our citizens. It’s a well run organization. Quality leadership producing a quality product.
Catch the bus sometime. You’ll be surprised how easy it is.
