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Gary
Thomas, a consulting engineer who helped DART open its 20-mile Light Rail Starter System
on time and under budget, has joined the agency as senior vice president of Project
Management. Thomas -- formerly
program manager for Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) -- will report directly to
DART President/Executive Director Roger Snoble. In addition to
managing the design and construction of light rail extensions to Richardson, Plano and
Garland, Thomas will oversee design and construction of the Rowlett Transit Center and any
other DART capital projects such as the completion of the new South Oak Cliff Bus
Operating Facility.
"We're very fortunate to bring Gary's
experience and capabilities on board during this time of intense facilities
development," said Snoble. "Going back to his first DART project in 1987, he has
shown the dedication and ability that matches our commitment to excellence." |
An engineering and architecture
graduate of Texas Tech, Thomas was with LAN for 15 years. "Being a part of the first
20 miles of the DART light rail system was exciting, and its success very
fulfilling," said Thomas. "For the next 23 miles, we'll be concentrating on
doing an even better job of being effective and economical."
Thomas succeeds Tom
Larkin who is retiring from the position after nine years with DART. Larkin joined
DART in 1989 as director of Systems Engineering and was named to his current position in
early 1994. He had direct responsibility for the successful installation of DART's Light
Rail Starter System. Larkin will continue
working as a consultant to DART as light rail construction projects to Richardson, Plano
and Garland get underway in early 1999.
"We're very appreciative of the fine
job Tom Larkin did and the example he set for all future DART capital projects," said
Snoble. "We're confident that Gary Thomas will continue this tradition of
quality." |