Bret George
Herzog Transit Services, Inc. – Senior Vice President of Operational Initiatives
As Senior Vice President of Operational Initiatives, Bret plays a pivotal role in leading strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence, efficiency, and quality across all divisions. His focus is on aligning operational performance with broader organizational goals, ensuring each division operates at its highest potential while delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality services.
Bret began his career as a laborer on construction projects and steadily rose through the ranks, ultimately serving as General Manager at Caltrain—the largest transit property managed by Herzog. He is a dedicated, customer-focused executive with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in rail transit operations. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Bret is also a skilled negotiator, adept at forging fair and productive labor agreements with unions.
Bret champions a culture of quality and accountability, working closely with teams to implement best practices, performance metrics, and continuous improvement processes that enhance service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. He is an active member of several industry associations, including the American Railway Engineering & Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA), American Public Transportation Association (APTA), and the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRCMA).