Department Staff Directory
Jameson T. Auten
Chief Executive Officer
LTD@LTD.org
Jameson T. Auten is the CEO of Lane Transit District, serving the Eugene-Springfield, Oregon Metropolitan Area. He leads LTD’s 330 employees who connect our community aboard the District’s buses that serve 32 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.
Wendi Frisbie
Chief Administrative Officer
541-682-3234
Wendi.Frisbie@LTD.org
Wendi leads the Administration team, which includes Compliance, Human Resources, and Marketing.
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.
Mike Hursh
Chief Operations Officer
541-682-6109
Michael.Hursh@LTD.org
Mike oversees LTD’s Operations, Fleet, Materials Management, CSC/Accessible Services, 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.
Julie Lindsey
Chief Financial Officer
541-682-3217
Julie.Lindsey@LTD.org
Julie oversees LTD’s Finance, Procurement, and Materials Management departments.
Julie brings 34 years of financial management to LTD, including 32 years of governmental and special district finance, as well as financial management for nonprofits. She previously worked as the Finance Manager for Eugene Springfield Fire, Student Services for the Eugene School District 4J, and Director of Finance and HR for Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA). Julie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Linfield College and an MBA from Grand Canyon University. She also holds a Master of Accounting, Master of Executive Leadership, and a Master of Education focused on Instructional Design.
Joe McCormack
Chief Development Officer
541-682-6189
Joe.McCormack@LTD.org
Joe leads Lane Transit District’s planning and development department, including the operation and maintenance of all District facilities.
An LTD employee since 1999, Joe has led some of the region’s largest public capital projects that improve access, efficiency, and overall passenger service. His leadership in facility asset management ensures the District is a good steward of local, state, and federal infrastructure investments for the long term. Joe actively collaborates with public and private partners to ensure the District and its community members are at the forefront of regional transportation initiatives and discussions.
A graduate of the University of Oregon’s School of Planning, Public Policy and Management, he is originally from Portland. Joe lives with his family in Eugene.
Aimee Reichert
Chief Performance Officer
541-682-6192
Aimee.Reichert@LTD.org
Aimee oversees Lane Transit District’s Information Technology department and Business Intelligence Unit and guides District strategic business planning and execution. Aimee’s team works collaboratively across all LTD areas to support and enhance progress toward transformational outcomes.
Aimee completed undergraduate studies at the University of Vermont, a Master of Arts at Naropa University, Boulder, CO, and doctoral-level statistical training at the University of Washington, Seattle. Her background is focused in cognitive sciences with extensive advanced training and experience in continuous improvement, including certification as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University. She joins transit after 10+ years working in mental health leadership and brings a socially guided perspective of transit in the community
Aimee hales from New England but has made the PNW home for the last 15 years. She enjoys hiking the Ridgeline Trail, riding the bus, and hanging with her fun family and goofy animals.
Eric Breitenstein - Director of Marketing
Eric.Breitenstein@LTD.org
Eric Evers - Director of Fleet Management
Eric.Evers@LTD.org
Josh Flick - Director of Information Technology
541-682-6167
Josh.Flick@LTD.org
Jlynn Francke - Chief People Officer
541-682-3241
Jlynn.Francke@LTD.org
Rebecca Hay - Compliance Officer
541-682-6138
Rebecca.Hay@LTD.org
Anni Katz - Public Information Officer
541-682-6112
Anni.Katz@LTD.org
Sam Kelly-Quattrocchi - Government Relations Manager
541-682-6172
Sam.KellyQuattrocchi@LTD.org
Jake McCallum - Director of Operations
541-682-6181
Jake.McCallum@LTD.org
Cosette Rees - Director of Regional Mobility Management
541-682-6751
Cosette.Rees@LTD.org
Dave Roth - Director of Mobility Planning and Policy
541-682-6116
Dave.Roth@LTD.org
Josh Schmit - Public Safety and System Security Manager
541-682-7474
Josh.Schmit@LTD.org
Pamela Strutz - Director of Finance
541-682-6161
Pamela.Strutz@LTD.org