Bob Deig Appointed by Mayor Weinzapfel to be General Manager of Metropolitan Evansville Transit System

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(EVANSVILLE, IN) – January 25, 2011 – Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel has named
Bob Deig as General Manager of Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS), a position he
will assume immediately.

“Between managing transit systems, operating facilities, supervising personnel, negotiating
contracts, managing large budgets, and generally serving the public, Bob Deig has the right mix
of skills and experience to effectively lead METS,” said Weinzapfel.
Deig served as the Facilities Director for the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (2004 –
2006), Facilities Director for Evansville Catholic High Schools (2002 – 2004), Facilities and
Transportation Supervisor for the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon (1993 – 2002), and
Site Energy Shift Supervisor for General Electric Plastics (1979 – 1993). In addition to his
relevant experience with transportation and facility management, Deig holds licenses and
certifications in several areas related to maintenance and transit.

Most recently Deig served as Indiana State Senator for District 49 from 2006 to 2010. In this
capacity, he worked with local, State and Federal agencies to spur economic development,
improve education and enhance the quality of life for all residents; and worked with constituents
on healthcare, education, pension, social services, and many other issues of concern. He served
on the State Senate Local Government and Elections Committee, Appropriations Committee,
Small Business and Agriculture Committee, Public Policy Committee, Utilities and Technology
Committee, and Pension and Labor Committee, as well as on the National Committee on Labor
and Economic Development.

“I am excited that I’ll be able to continue serving the public through the role of General Manager
of the Metropolitan Evansville Transit System,” said Deig. “I will immediately begin
communicating and collaborating with City and other municipal representatives, community
partners and riders to not only continue current operations, but also to identify opportunities to
enhance the image of METS fixed route and mobility services, increase ridership, enhance the
rider experience, and provide better overall service to the Evansville community.”
METS, which is part of the Evansville Department of Transportation and Services, currently
operates a fleet of 11 hybrid buses, nine conventionally-fueled buses, 11 paratransit buses, six
fixed route vans, and two trolleys. METS provides transportation for the public on 17 fixed
route service areas and provides paratransit service for persons 65 years or older or those with a
documentable disability that limits their use of the METS regular fixed route system (not for
emergency use or ambulance service).

Operationally, METS is responsible for informing the public of existing routes, as well as new or
improved service; coordinating and planning routes and schedules; keeping a constant check on
the effectiveness of service; and implementing and controlling all managerial functions involved
with the METS transit operation.

METS’ maintenance responsibilities include implementing preventative maintenance programs;
providing complete mechanical failure restoration; repairing and refurbishing vehicles when
applicable; reducing operation expenses and increasing fleet productivity by monitoring
equipment; and recording and maintaining a viable inventory of parts to provide prompt and
accurate maintenance of the fleet.
More than 45 million passengers have been transported via buses and paratransit vans since
METS was created in 1971.