Joe Townsend

Joe Townsend is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in fleet management and maintenance within the transportation sector. As a Senior Fleet Analyst at the Orange County Transportation Authority since August 2002, Joe Townsend has focused on researching and analyzing maintenance issues and developing technical solutions for fleet improvements. Earlier roles included Maintenance Supervisor, where oversight of preventive maintenance and repair operations for transit buses was key, along with managing service personnel and mechanics. Prior to that, as a Senior Logistics Engineer at General Dynamics Land Systems, Joe Townsend was responsible for logistics related to advanced vehicle prototype testing. Joe Townsend's military background as an Ordnance Vehicle Maintenance Chief for the United States Marine Corps included comprehensive management of amphibious assault vehicle maintenance. Joe Townsend holds an Associates degree in Environmental Technology, a Transit Paratransit Management certification, and additional qualifications in heavy-duty bus mechanics and quality assurance in transit.