Board Members

Board Vice Chairperson Jennifer M. Liptak began her career in county government in 1998 when she accepted a position with the Office of District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr., where she ultimately ascended to the position of Finance Manager. In March of 2004, Ms. Liptak joined the Office of County Council as Budget Director and in January of 2012, Jennifer was appointed to the position of Chief of Staff by County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. Ms. Liptak is chair of the Technology Committee and is a member of the Governance Committee, Finance Committee, and Performance Oversight and Monitoring Committee.

Board Secretary Jim Brewster represents the 45th Senatorial District in parts of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. He serves as chairman of the Senate Law & Justice Committee and the Game & Fisheries Committee, and as a member on the Senate Appropriations, Banking & Insurance, Education, and Local Government Committees. Sen. Brewster is chair of the Financial Audit Committee and a member of the Governance Committee.

Governor Tom Wolf appointed Ali Doyle to the PRT Board in July 2022. Ms. Doyle served as the director of the governor's southwest regional office. As of January 2023, Ali serves as the Southwest Assistant Deputy Director for the Governor’s Action Team (GAT) at the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. Ms. Doyle is a member of the Planning and Stakeholder Relations Committee.

Former Representative Lori Mizgorski represented Pennsylvania's 30th Legislative District. Mizgorski previously served as chief of staff to state Rep. Hal English. A resident of Shaler, Mizgorski was appointed to the Board by the Pennsylvania Speaker of the House of Representatives in April 2019. Mizgorski is a member of the Performance Oversight and Monitoring Committee and Technology Committee.

State Rep. Nick Pisciottano was appointed to the Pittsburgh Regional Transit Board by the House minority leader in November 2022. Elected to represent the 38th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2020, Rep. Pisciottano is a certified public accountant and auditor. Rep. Pisciottano is a member of the Performance Oversight and Monitoring Committee and Finance Committee.

Stephanie Turman is president of Pittsburgh-based Always Busy Consulting, which works to help companies hire more women and minorities for construction jobs and contracts. Ms. Turman previously worked as a principal liaison for the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. She also serves on the Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, the Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, the Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority and the Residential Finance Authority. Ms. Turman is chair of the Nominating Committee and a member of the Planning and Stakeholder Relations Committee.

President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Pennsylvania Kim Ward appointed Joseph C. Totten III to the Pittsburgh Regional Transit Board in August 2023. Mr. Totten is the chief revenue officer of The Reschini Group of Indiana, PA, where he is responsible for overseeing the management and growth of client relationships and supports the firm’s long-term growth initiatives. Mr. Totten is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in Science, Finance & Investment Management from Duquesne University. His term expires on October 30, 2024. Mr. Totten is a member of the Technology Committee and Finance Committee.