City of Santa Monica
Eric O'Connor, CPA, currently serves as a Board Member for the California Transit Training Consortium since August 2023 and has been the Assistant Director of Transportation for the City of Santa Monica since June 2016. Prior experience includes serving as the Director of Project Management & Finance at the Exposition Construction Authority from July 2010 to May 2016, and as the Deputy Director of Project & Program Management for the Los Angeles Unified School District from February 2007 to May 2010. Eric O'Connor holds a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from California State University, Northridge, along with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Michigan State University.
City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica is an 8.3 square mile city situated at a gateway to the Pacific Ocean on the west side of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational and art venues. Named by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 Beach Cities in the World, Santa Monica is home to three miles of wide beaches and the Santa Monica Pier, and attracts over 6 million visitors annually. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 90,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with visitors and employees. The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City has reduced water usage community-wide and is working toward water self-sufficiency by 2020, has increased solar capacity, and has adopted policies prohibiting single-use plastic bags and motorized leaf blowers to promote sustainable practices. Partnerships with local schools and Santa Monica Collage have created top-notch educational institutions, complemented by public libraries that are rated among the nation’s best. Outstanding educational opportunities are a prime reason that families choose Santa Monica. Learn more at www.santamonica.gov and follow the City on Twitter (@santamonicacity).