DART EXECUTIVE STAFF BIOGRAPHIES
Vice President, Economic Opportunity and Government Relations
Length of Service: January 2005 - present
As Vice President, Economic Opportunity and Government Relations, Franklin serves in a variety of roles as representative and extension for the President/Executive Director in areas and activities where his presence is needed including the Agency's strategic initiatives. Franklin directs and oversees the investigation of issues submitted to the Executive Office while serving as DART's Ethics Officer.
He previously served as the Interim Vice President for Procurement for DART where he directed and oversaw the contract award, management, and associated administration processes. Supervised the management of all construction contracts; the procurement of supplies, services, and professional services; ensured contracts and purchases were conducted and administered in accordance with the DART Procurement Regulations.
Prior Senior Government Experience:
Manager, Policy and Analysis, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas, TX, 2005
Regional Administrator, USDOT - Federal Transit Administration, Atlanta, GA, 2000 - 2004
Assistant Regional Commissioner, Social Security Administration, Atlanta, GA
Associate Administrator for Management and Administration, USDOT - Research and Special Programs Administration, Washington, D.C.
Deputy Associate Administrator, USDOT - Federal Aviation Administration
Professional/Academic Affiliations:
Conference of Minority Transportation Officials
National Contract Management Association
Education
Master of Arts, Human Relations (Core Curriculum)
Webster University, Kansas City, MO, 1983
Masters Degrees in Business Administration and Management
Webster University, Kansas City, MO, 1978
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice Administration
Park College, Parkville, MO, 1976
Associate of Arts, Criminal Justice Administration
Longview Community College, Lees Summit, MO, 1976
