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Louis L. Heil joined McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. as vice president at its founding in 1972 and progressed through increasingly responsible positions, becoming president and CEO in 1979. Mr. Heil was responsible for directing effective management of public systems, and providing contracted fixed route and demand responsive transportation services to public agencies and municipalities.

Before his retirement in January 2002, Mr. Heil contributed 30 years of his experience and knowledge to the company. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. His accomplishments extend beyond McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. which includes serving as past president of South West Transit Association, past American Public Transit Association Vice President of Small Operations, Vice President and Executive Director of CITRAN, Advisory Board, Chairman of the Texas Transportation Institute, visiting faculty at both Northeastern University and Texas A & M Transit Management Seminars and he was a member of the Transportation Research Committee Transportation Research Council.

His areas of expertise include transit system startup and implementation, provision and management of transit and paratransit services, feasibility studies, negotiation and administration of transit labor contracts, marketing, and implementation plans. His stellar performance in these areas earned him the 1981 Friend of Texas Transit award.


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