Team Recognition

Congratulations to Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority Director Don Willis for receiving the 2021 NCPTA Transit Advocate Award. This award is given to individuals who have “championed the vital role public transit plays in enhancing the quality of life for our North Carolina citizens.” Willis said he has his GWTA team to thank. “I could not be doing some of the things I’m getting this award for without the people here,” he said.

ED JONES
Bus Operator of the Year 2020-2021
“I have enjoyed driving for GWTA. I have made many friends and will miss you all through my retirement.”

RODIGUES BUTLER
Van Operator of the Year 2020-2021
“I love working at GWTA because of the joy I get to see on my passengers’ faces when I assist them.”

Emily Baker
Urban Operator of the Quarter
4 Months of Services
“I’m glad to be back home working with my coworkers and serving the community.”

Lee Sutton
Rural Operator of the Quarter
11 Years, 3 Months of Service
“GWTA offers good opportunities for those looking for a job with great benefits. If you are interested, please make GWTA your last stop.”

John Hagens, Jr.
Urban Operator of the Quarter
11 Years of Service
“I enjoy transporting my passengers every day. It’s not work with the passengers that I have.”

Edward Coley
Rural Operator of the Quarter
7 Years, 5 Months of Service
“I enjoy assisting the passengers and I enjoy driving them where they need to go.”

Michael White
Van Operator
2 Years of Service
“Working for GWTA is heartwarming and inspiring. It’s gratifying knowing I’ve provided assistance to those in need.”

John Hagens
Bus Operator
9 years and 10 Months of Service
“I love my passengers and look forward to them riding every day.”

Tim McCoy
Urban Bus Operator
12 Years of Service
“I enjoy driving and getting our passengers where they need to go.”

Evon Lassiter
Rural Van Operator
7 Years of Service
“It is fulfilling and also a pleasure to help and assist others.”

Rodigues Butler
Rural Van Operator
9 years & 1 month of service
“I’m grateful to have the privilege to work for a company that serves the community.”

Nathan Merrit
Urban Bus Operator
9 years & 9 month of service
“I am thankful for the passengers and the staff. They make my day.”

Edward Jones
Bus Operator
6 years & 8 months of service
“Since my first bus ride as a child, I knew that I would one day be a bus driver. In 1991 my dream came true and I love it.”

Thelma Allen
Van Operator
4 years & 1 month of service
“I’m so happy to serve the people of Goldsboro and Wayne County. It means a lot to me to provide assistance to others.”

Lynda Karpinski
Bus Operator
2 Years of Service

Shawnette Barnes
Van Operator
1½ Years of Service

Michael White
Van Operator
“Driving for GWTA gives me the opportunity to meet people and to make sure they get to their appointments on time.”

Tonda Gardner
Bus Operator
“GWTA is a place where I love to work, where we all are one big family.”