LAKETRAN - Key Persons


Andrea Aaby

Job Titles:
  • Director of Compliance and Development ( Title VI & ADA Coordinator )

Ben Capelle - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer

Brian J. Falkowski - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Mr. Falkowski brings a strong financial and management background to the Laketran Board of Trustees and is the current President, past Vice President, and past Financial Committee Chair. Mr. Falkowski is a 2015 Graduate of Leadership Lake County, participated in the 2016 Lake Health Physician Shadowing Program, and is very involved in the Lake County community.

Chuck Zibbel - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Mr. Zibbel recently retired from a 42 year career as a civil engineer and director at Burgess & Niple where he managed notable Lake County projects including Perry Local Schools, Lake County Drainage Study, Painesville WPCP Expansion, Aquarius Water Treatment Plant, and multiple Laketran Park-n-Ride lots.

Dale Wiechelman

Job Titles:
  • Customer Outreach Specialist

Donna P. McNamee

Job Titles:
  • Operations Chair
Ms. McNamee is the past president (2003) of Laketran Board of Trustees, former treasurer of Friends of Laketran and chair of Friends of Laketran Annual Golf Outing. She has participated on numerous boards for American Public Transportation Association and Easter Seals Project Action as a national advocate for public transportation and people with disabilities.

Emily Gilliam

Job Titles:
  • Director of Human Resources ( EEO Officer )

Gary Swanson

Job Titles:
  • Special Projects Chair
Mr. Swason is the president of Thermotion, a company that designs and manufactures electro-thermal actuators for automotive, appliance, HVAC and aviation industries. Over the years, he has been involved with many community activities including Lake Erie College, United Way of Lake County and Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Swanson is also member of the Lakeland Alumni Hall of Fame.

Julia Schick

Job Titles:
  • Director of Communications ( Public Information Officer )

Katie Jones

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relations Supervisor

Keith Bare

Job Titles:
  • Director of Maintenance

Kerry Jonke

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Customer Experience

Kim Stenger

Ms. Stenger works to assist Lake County's prosecutors in their case preparation, responding to court filings, researching current issues in criminal law, and more. She is a past board member for the Lake County Society for Rehabilitation and is a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities.

Lane H. Sheets

Job Titles:
  • Owner and President of Diversified Business Systems
Mr. Sheets is the owner and president of Diversified Business Systems with 40 years of IT and engineering expertise. He is a 2010 graduate of Leadership Lake County and has served on many local boards.

Marc McLain

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Facility Maintenance

Matt Clarke - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Finance

Matt Maier

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations ( Reasonable Modification & Safety Coordinator )

Michael Pizmoht

Job Titles:
  • Director of Data Architecture at Sherwin Williams
Pizmoht serves as the Director of Data Architecture at Sherwin Williams in Cleveland. Mr. Pizmoht used the Laketran's Park-n-Ride for his daily commute throughout his 16-year career. This experience uniquely positions him to understand the importance of efficient and sustainable transportation solutions, aligning with the goals of the Laketran.

Nick Borelli

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Vehicle Maintenance

Rider Tools

Job Titles:
  • Planner

Sheila Bare

Job Titles:
  • Human Resource Generalist

Tammy Skaggs

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Operations

Tony Melaragno

Job Titles:
  • Director of Information Technology

Trudy Vilcheck

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Coordinator