LTD’s executive leadership includes the chief executive officer, and a team of leaders specializing in administration, operations, finance, development, and performance.

Collaborating to achieve LTD’s mission to connect our community, LTD’s executive leadership team is responsible for setting strategic priorities, managing resources, and building a strong and sustainable transit system that meets the needs of our community.

 

Jameson T. Auten is the CEO of Lane Transit District, serving the Eugene-Springfield, Oregon Metropolitan Area. He leads LTD’s 400 employees who connect our community aboard the District’s buses that serve 28 neighborhood routes and three bus rapid transit routes known as EmX.

Jameson is very active in the public transportation industry, including the American Association of Public Transportation and the National Academies of Sciences. He is a 2014 graduate of Leadership APTA. Jameson earned an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University and a bachelor’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania (PennWest).

He and his wife, Mindy, live in Eugene.

Mike oversees LTD’s Operations, Fleet, Accessible Services, Facilities, and Public Safety departments.

Having spent the majority of his professional life in public service, Mike was most recently the Chief Executive Officer for Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) in Oakland, CA. He oversaw the launch of a bus rapid transit system and the opening of a major transit hub in San Francisco. Under Mike’s leadership, AC Transit was awarded the 2023 Outstanding Public Transportation System Award from the American Public Transportation Association. Mike also spent time at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (MUNI) and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).

Mike has a degree in Sociology from the American Military University, and is a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He has two adult sons and an “opinionated” Chihuahua, and enjoys hobbies like photography, cooking, gardening, and amateur radio.

Wendi leads the Administration team, which includes Human Resources, Marketing, Planning, and Information Technology.

She has been with LTD since 2020 and has over 16 years of experience in the private sector, with a primary focus on Procurement. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Management from Friend’s University and a Master’s degree in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution from Baker University.

Wendi has a daughter and is a proud grandma to two grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing bass guitar, and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Strutz brings over 45 years of expertise in finance and accounting to her role. Starting as LTD’s Controller in 2020, Strutz then became LTD’s Finance Director in 2023. Prior to that, her professional experience included time at ShelterCare, Harrisburg School District 7J, Oregon Medical Group, and Willamette Family, Inc. Strutz is a Certified Public Accountant and began her career in public accounting. She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration-Accounting from the University of Oregon. “I’m thrilled to take on this role. With decades of experience in both government and private industry, I’m committed to building strong and transparent financial systems for LTD,” said Strutz.

Additional Staff

For media inquiries, please contact LTD’s Public Information Officer. For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service.

Anni Katz Public Information Officer

Phone: (541) 682-6112

Email: Anni.Katz@LTD.org

  • Eric Breitenstein – Director of Marketing
  • Eric Evers – Director of Fleet Management
  • Jerad De Jong – Director of Procurement and Materials Management
  • Josh Flick – Director of Information Technology
  • Anni Katz – Public Information Officer
  • Sam Kelly-Quattrocchi – Government Relations Manager
  • Joe McCormack – Director of Facilities Management
  • Rebecca Melhorn – Compliance Officer
  • Cosette Rees – Director of Regional Mobility Management
  • Aimee Reichert – Director of Business Intelligence
  • Dave Roth – Senior Director of Mobility Planning and Policy
  • Josh Schmit – Public Safety and System Security Manager