Donald Filippi

Donald Filippi has extensive experience in transit operations and safety, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Metrolink since December 2018. Donald's previous roles at Metrolink include Interim Chief Operations Officer and Chief of Safety, Security, and Compliance. Prior to Metrolink, Donald Filippi held the position of Chief Operations Officer and Chief Safety Officer at North County Transit District from April 2014 to December 2018. Donald's career also includes significant roles at the California Public Utilities Commission, where responsibilities included Superintendent in the Transit Operations Safety Section and Senior Manager in the Rail Transit Safety Section. Earlier experience includes managerial and engineering positions at Union Pacific Railroad and Southern Pacific Railway. Donald Filippi earned an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Lane Community College and completed studies at UC San Diego Extended Studies.