
	Telfer, also a graduate of SDSU, started as a grant analyst in 1976 and assumed his current role as CFO in 2008. He provided fiscal leadership as MTS implemented several capital projects including the most recent $660 million Trolley renewal project. He also played a key role in maintaining the agency&rsquo;s financial stability during the recent economic downturn with his efforts contributing significantly to MTS being named the American Public Transportation Association&rsquo;s &ldquo;Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year&rdquo; in 2009. The award was based on several factors, which included financial measures that resulted in saving the agency millions of dollars while keeping service levels high despite reduced revenues.
