LEADERSHIP TEAM
Dave White
Dave White founded CTS in 1997 as a not-for-profit corporation to enhance coordination of transit services for transportation disadvantaged individuals and communities. He has focused the efforts of the company on managed Medicaid/Medicare Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Worker’s Compensation, Special Education and healthcare facility based transportation services. He leads a team of 135 transportation professionals using over 300 transportation providers in multiple states to manage more than two million trips per year. Prior to founding CTS, Dave held numerous senior level management positions in public and community transit in Connecticut. Dave is a Certified Community Transit Manager (CCTM). He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Washington and Jefferson College, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from The American University in Washington DC.
Why CTS?
“I founded CTS in 1997 because I wanted to improve the way our most vulnerable friends and neighbors were connected to quality health care. I am proud that CTS continues to be mission-driven, consistently works in partnership with healthcare, embraces change and brings innovation to the NEMT equation. We help our customers increase access to healthcare, educational opportunities, and other determinants of a happy and healthy life.”
Dave White
President & CEO
President & CEO
Edward Platt
Why CTS?
I believe in the CTS mission, in treating Members with respect, and want to help CTS grow from a small local transportation management firm to a larger player so that more Members can be connected with care.
Did you know?
Ed served in the US Navy on board the USS America during the Desert Shield/Desert Storm War
Edward Platt
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Chris Tessier
Chris Tessier
Chief of Growth and Communications
Chief of Growth and Communications
Robin Lynch
Robin Lynch has oversight and accountability for Service Delivery at CTS, including Contact Center operations, the CTS Transportation Provider Network and Specialized Transportation operations. Under her guidance, her teams handle nearly 500,000 calls each year, have assembled and maintain a network of over 300 transportation providers that performs over 2 million trips annually across multiple states, and create customized transportation programs for school boards, local municipalities and community support agencies. Robin has extensive knowledge in the healthcare plan industry. Prior to joining CTS, Robin was the Senior Vendor Manager for Government Programs for Health Net, Inc. and brings an understanding of CMS compliance, Medicaid and Medicare health plans, process improvement and vendor contracting management to CTS.
Why CTS?
“CTS was a good match for me because I believe in the CTS mission, treating members with respect and enjoy working to provide medical and non-medical transportation to members who otherwise would not be able to get to their appointments.”
Did you know?
“I studied to become an EMT, am a bit of a history nerd and I truly enjoy my vacations on Cape Cod.”
Robin Lynch
Chief of Service Delivery
Chief of Service Delivery
Gloria Rosa-Wendelboe
with CTS’s Medicaid/Medicare plan partners (health insurance plans), and also co-leads our Strategic Planning process. She has over 30 years of experience in not-for-profit, corporate and academic sectors focused on public health, insurance/financial wellness, as well as international development, relief and justice programs. She uses her collaborative skills, strong project management and leadership abilities to solve problems for plan partners and gets results by identifying needs and designing actionable plans to implement strategic objectives.
Why CTS?
“The red thread throughout my career is to work with mission driven organizations that make positive differences in – people’s lives. I believe in the mission of CTS.”
Did you know?
I am an avid equestrian and relax by practicing Classical Dressage. I also speak several languages and have a strong connection to Europe having lived there for over 25 years.
Gloria Rosa-Wendelboe,
MPH, MIA
Chief of Account Management
MPH, MIA
Chief of Account Management
Gina DePina
Gina DePina
Chief of Human Resources Officer & Head of Diversity
Chief of Human Resources Officer & Head of Diversity
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
William McDonald
Mr. McDonald has spent more than 40 years in the public and not for profit service industries. He currently works as a consultant to the United Way of Greater Rochester and other Human Service Agencies in program development and strategic planning.
Mr. McDonald earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration from State University of New York and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree from University of Detroit.
Marla Pantano
Ms. Pantano is a seasoned healthcare executive leader with a passion to improve the health care system to work more effectively for patients and providers. She currently serves as President of CarePartners of Connecticut, a Medicare Advantage Plan serving Connecticut.
Stephen Martin
Chairperson
Mr. Martin is a veteran of the Financial Services industry, serving the Pittsburgh community and beyond in his years with PNC Bank. Prior to his retirement, he served as a PNC Business Segment CFO and previously Director, Corporate Insurance Operations.
Reginald (Rex) Knowlton
Treasurer
Mr. Knowlton has been involved with the transportation community for over 40 years and is an industry expert in non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). Rex is the Principal of Knowlton Advisors, the CFO of Community Transportation Association of America and the Treasurer of the Board of World Mission of the Moravian Church.
David L. White
Mr. White is the President, CEO and Founder of CTS. He founded CTS in September 1997 as a not-for-profit corporation to enhance coordination of transportation services for transportation disadvantaged individuals and communities. Under his leadership, the company has grown to provide services throughout New England and the mid-Atlantic states with a staff of 200 dedicated transportation management professionals.
Mr. White received a Master’s degree in Public Administration of Urban Affairs from The American University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree from Washington and Jefferson College.
Dr. Linda Marc
Vice Chairperson
Dr. Marc is a social epidemiologist who has spent the last 20 years working in the HIV/AIDS sector, with expertise in health equity. Linda was appointed by Secretary of Commerce Carlos Guitierrez to serve on the US Census Bureau, Race and Ethnicity Advisory Committee. At the Yale School of Public Health, she served as the Principal Investigator of a quality improvement initiative focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Dr. Marc earned a Doctor of Science degree from the Harvard School of Public Health, a Master of Public Health from the Yale School of Public Health, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from St. John’s University.
Jay Gonzalez
Mr. Gonzalez has more than 20 years of public and private sector leadership and legal experience, including executive leadership roles in state government and health care. He is currently engaged as a Partner in the Hinckley Allen law firm.
Mr. Gonzalez earned a Juris Doctor Law degree from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.
Robert Koska
Secretary
Mr. Koska is an expert in the community transportation industry and served as the Director of Local Programs and Minibus Support in NJ TRANSIT’S Department of Capital Planning and Programs prior to his retirement. He was employed at NJ TRANSIT for over 31 years.
Mr. Koska received a Master’s degree in Planning and Policy Development from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University.
Dr. Beverly Ward, Ph.D.
Dr. Ward’s career encompasses transportation, public administration and anthropology to bring a unique perspective on transportation and community. She is the principal at BWG Associates, LLC and a former United We Ride Coordinate Ambassador for Federal Transit Administration Region 1.
Dr. Ward received a Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology with a minor in Public Administration from the University of South Florida, a Master’s in Public Administration of Urban Planning and Design and Organizational Management from the University of Alabama Birmingham, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Fillm/Drama from Vassar College.
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