OCTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Phipps to the office of Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
"Ken has a broad range of experience and financial expertise in the transportation industry as well as a comprehensive knowledge of OCTA’s programs, projects and services," said OCTA Chief Executive Officer Darrell Johnson. "He skillfully helped guide our agency through challenging economic times and I am very confident in his ability to serve the people of Orange County in his new role."
Phipps has worked at OCTA for nineteen years. He served as the Executive Director of Finance and Administration since 2009, with responsibility for financial planning, budgeting, accounting, information technology, contracts administration and materials management, and general administrative functions.
"Ken has done an outstanding job as a leader of OCTA’s executive team," said OCTA Chairman Greg Winterbottom. "His high level of dedication and excellent leadership skills will ensure that Orange County remains a thriving place for all those who live, work and visit here."
In his new role, Phipps will help to lead OCTA with regard to local, state and national issues related to transportation programs and policies, and will assist the CEO in coordinating all business, operations and management activities among the agency’s seven divisions.
"I’m honored to accept this new role and have the opportunity to contribute to OCTA’s long-standing tradition of delivering effective transportation solutions for our residents," said Phipps. "It has been a privilege to serve as the executive director of Finance and Administration and as deputy CEO, I look forward to continuing to deliver on the promises we have made to the people of Orange County."
Phipps earned a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from California State University, Fullerton. He also attended the Cornell University School of Engineering and completed the Management Development Program at the University of Southern California.
