The California Transit Training Consortium announced the appointment of Mark Hollenbeck as Vice Chair of its Board of Directors. Hollenbeck brings more than 30 years of experience across the North American transit bus industry to help advance CTTC’s mission of strengthening the transit workforce through innovative, cost-effective technical training. The transit industry is navigating a period of rapid transformation driven by zero-emission mandates, emerging technologies, and evolving maintenance and workforce needs. As agencies accelerate battery-electric adoption and evaluate next-generation systems, the need for effective training continues to grow. This includes training for new zero-emission platforms and supporting infrastructure, as well as for the proven sustainable power-drive solutions many fleets rely on today. CTTC remains committed to helping members balance this transition by delivering training that supports cutting-edge technologies while strengthening foundational skills across alternative fuels and other lower-emission propulsion strategies.
Hollenbeck joined Complete Coach Works in 2024 as Manager of Business Development, where he partners with transit agencies across North America to deliver innovative and sustainable fleet solutions. His expertise spans full bus refurbishment, major and minor accident repair, leasing, used bus sales, and battery-electric bus conversions. CTTC leadership stated that Hollenbeck’s career reflects the breadth of experience and future-focused perspective the industry needs. As Vice Chair, he will help strengthen collaboration across transit agencies, education, and industry partners to support training that keeps pace with advancing technologies while meeting today’s operational realities. Hollenbeck began his transit career in the 1990s in bus sales before moving to the publishing side of the industry. He later joined Proterra as West Coast Sales Director, promoting electric vehicle technology, and served as Sales Director for WideSense, a transit solutions and EV fleet transitions software company.
"As the industry accelerates toward zero-emission fleets and increasingly complex systems, training becomes a critical success factor," said Hollenbeck. "I’m honored to serve as Vice Chair and support CTTC’s work to equip transit professionals with the skills and confidence to maintain, operate, and lead through change." This appointment matters because it positions an experienced leader to address the growing skills gap during a pivotal industry transition. The implications extend beyond individual training programs to broader workforce development and technological adoption challenges facing public transportation systems. With zero-emission mandates creating urgent training needs, Hollenbeck’s role will influence how effectively agencies can implement new technologies while maintaining operational reliability.
In addition to delivering technical training for transit professionals statewide, CTTC also supports the next generation of technicians through the James A. Ditch Education Fund. This year alone, CTTC awarded $17,250 in scholarships to 12 California students pursuing careers in the automotive field, helping reduce barriers to education and strengthen the talent pipeline. The fund has awarded scholarships to support students across California pursuing technical careers aligned with transit maintenance and emerging vehicle technologies. CTTC’s Board of Directors includes representatives from public transit agencies, academia, and private industry partners who guide the consortium’s priorities and support expanded access to high-impact training for members across California. Learn more about CTTC at https://cttc.com.
