The American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) announced the Jerome C. Premo AECOM Scholarship—the third of five named scholarships being created under the APTF’s “Take Us There” Campaign—during the Opening General Session of the APTA Legislative Conference. Premo is global transit director/executive vice president, AECOM.

“We at AECOM are honored to recognize the wonderful contributions that Jerry Premo has made and continues to make throughout his distinguished career in both the public and private sectors,” said John M. Dionisio, chairman and chief executive officer, AECOM. “Jerry’s career demonstrates his passion for public transit and for people—especially young people. AECOM can think of no better way to honor the professional life of Jerry Premo than through this fully endowed $50,000 commitment to assist in the education of deserving students planning to dedicate their careers to public transportation.”

In addition to his 24-year career with AECOM, Premo was the first executive director of New Jersey Transit Corporation, chief executive officer of the former Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, and associate administrator of the then-Urban Mass Transportation Administration. His tenure with APTA has included service as vice chair; legislative committee chair; a member of the Business Member Board of Governors; chair of EXPO 2008; and, most recently, a member of the Executive Committee. He has been a contributor, committee member, and faculty member of Leadership APTA since its inception.

Photo by Todd Parola The American Public Transportation Foundation recognized the establishment of a new named scholarship in honor of Jerome C. Premo, AECOM, at podium. APTF Chair Bonnie D. Shepherd and APTF board member Robert H. Prince Jr. join Premo.