IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Contact: Corry Schiermeyer
Tuesday, July 03, 2001
Tel.: 202-493-6024
FRA 05-01
Secretary Mineta Names Elizabeth Monro to Serve as FRA Deputy Administrator
Washington
D.C. -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today announced
the appointment of Elizabeth Monro to serve as deputy administrator for the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
“Betty’s comprehensive knowledge of transportation issues will be invaluable in achieving the department’s strategic goals, and will prove to be an important asset as we meet the challenge of improving our nation’s railroad system,” said Secretary Mineta. “I welcome her aboard my team.”
Mrs.
Monro’s distinguished career includes over 30 years of transportation related
experience. Prior to her
appointment, she served as chief of staff for U.S. Congressman Mac Collins,
where she managed all aspects of the congressman’s Washington D.C. and two
district offices. Additionally, she
assisted the congressman in working to enact legislation dealing with rail and
aviation issues. Prior to her work
on Capitol Hill, Mrs. Monro served as chief of staff to FRA Administrator
Gilbert Carmichael from 1991 to 1993, and was Special Assistant for Aviation
Policy to former DOT Secretary Sam Skinner
from
1989 to 1991. She also served as
the director of Federal Legislation for Air Transport Association of America, a
trade association of the U.S. airline industry, where she represented the
interests of airlines on Capitol Hill.
As deputy administrator, Mrs. Monro will play a key role on the FRA’s management team, overseeing the administration’s organizational restructuring and other initiatives, as well as working with Capitol Hill to advance the policies of the Bush Administration.
Mrs.
Monro earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi.
She and her husband, Charles, reside in Woodbridge, Virginia.
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