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Employees of the Year Honored for Contributions to OCTA

OCTA honored three exceptional individuals whose dedication and performance throughout the last year have helped OCTA continue to provide safe, reliable and innovative transportation services throughout Orange County 

Each year, OCTA honors outstanding employees from three areas of the agency – coach operators, maintenance staff and administrative personnel – who exemplify the agency’s core values and commitment to organizational excellence. They were selected from 36 Employees of the Month honored throughout the year.  

The Employees of the Year include: 

  • Cynthia Guardado, OCTA’s Coach Operator of the Year 
  • Chris Pettit, OCTA’s Maintenance Employee of the Year 
  • Maria Brennan, OCTA’s Administrative Employee of the Year 

“These employees represent the very best of OCTA and the people who make our transportation system work every day,” said OCTA Chair Jamey M. Federico. “Through their dedication, professionalism and commitment to safety and service, they have a direct and lasting impact on our riders, our colleagues and the communities we serve. I am proud to recognize their outstanding contributions.”