The three men are the first to reach this milestone with the agency
SANTA BARBARA – On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Santa Barbara MTD Board of Directors passed resolutions honoring three MTD employees for accomplishing 50 years of service. While others have come close, this is the first time that any MTD employee has reached the 50-year work anniversary milestone.
All three of these employees began their service with MTD in March of 1975, and they have seen the agency and region through major growth and change over the past 5 decades.
Carl Flores began his service with MTD as a Bus Operator, and was promoted to the role of Operations Supervisor in 1986 which he has held ever since. Mr. Flores currently serves as the early morning dispatcher, working to ensure MTD’s service hits the streets in the morning.
Frank Reynoso has served as a Bus Operator for the last 50 years, and has driven an impressive 1.2 million revenue miles during his career. Mr. Reynoso is known and loved by bus riders for his friendly demeanor and commitment to safety.
Jack Graham was first hired as a Bus Operator, a position he held for 34 years. After completing his service driving buses in 2009, Mr. Graham transitioned to serving as a Customer Service Representative which he continues today. Mr. Graham can be found at the Transit Center, assisting bus riders with information and pass sales, always with an energetic and positive demeanor.
The Board of Directors unanimously adopted resolutions in honor of these three outstanding employees, and presented them with a 50-year service pin and plaque honoring their service.
Photo of honorees: (Left to right) General Manager Jerry Estrada, Operations Supervisor Carl Flores, Customer Service Representative Jack Graham, Bus Operator Frank Reynoso, Board Chair Dave Davis