Raymond Lopez

Raymond Lopez is an experienced safety and training professional currently serving as an Associate Instructor at the U.S. Department of Transportation's Transportation Safety Institute since November 2022, focusing on bus collision investigation techniques. Additionally, since February 2016, Raymond has held the position of Deputy Executive Officer for Corporate Safety at Los Angeles Metro, where responsibilities include overseeing bus safety and compliance with safety regulations. Prior roles include Transit Safety & Training Manager at the City of Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus and Director of Safety and Regulatory Compliance at Omnitrans public transit. Raymond possesses extensive experience in safety management, injury prevention, and regulatory compliance, with a foundational career that includes multiple safety-focused positions at VIA Metropolitan Transit. Academic credentials include an M.B.A. and a BBA from the University of the Incarnate Word, along with an Associate of Arts degree from San Antonio College.