Chicago’s loss has definitely been Polk County’s gain
Citrus Connection Executive Director Tom Phillips’ arrival in Lakeland from Pace Suburban Bus in Chicago added an innovative approach to public transportation in Polk County resulting in the merger of all the county transit systems while still being a good steward of taxpayer’s dollars.
A Minnesota native, Phillips brings 20 years of transit experience to the table which has already enabled him to increase ridership, reduce operating cost and refund more than $100,000 to the Polk County Board of County Commissioners.
Phillips has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of New Mexico and when he isn’t being responsible for the present and future of public transportation in Polk County, he is either serving as a member of the VISTE Board of Directors or at Disney World with his family.
He resides in Lakeland with his wife Michelle and sons, William and Marshall, his dog Benny and guinea pig Starfox.