Job description: Beth oversees the transit services department, including the movement of all PATCO trains, dispatching, operations and customer service. Beth is the first woman to hold this position since PATCO's inception in 1969.

Why she's influential as a leader: Her appointment to and success in the role have paved the way for future generations of women to pursue and thrive in leadership within PATCO and the rail industry. Her career progression — from dispatcher trainee to dispatcher, supervisory dispatcher and ultimately transit services director — underscores her perseverance, dedication and leadership. She navigates complex operational challenges while ensuring smooth, uninterrupted service. Her in-depth knowledge of train operations, coupled with her hands-on experience at every level, has made her an asset to PATCO.

Beth also serves as a subject matter expert and represents PATCO on various committees and at outside organizations, where she shares her expertise in rail signal systems, supervisory controls, fare collection equipment, rolling stock, track structure maintenance, facilities maintenance and work practices. She plays a key role in developing, implementing and monitoring safe and effective maintenance programs to strengthen PATCO's commitment to excellence and safety.