Sonja Lanise Banks Pryce
About Sonja Lanise Banks Pryce
Sonja Lanise Banks Pryce serves as the U2C Program Manager at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Albany State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, bringing extensive experience in financial management within the public transportation sector.
Work at Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Sonja Lanise Banks Pryce has been serving as the U2C Program Manager at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) since 2020. In this role, she oversees the U2C program, which focuses on enhancing public transportation services in Jacksonville, Florida. Additionally, she has held various managerial positions within JTA, including Treasury Manager, Projects Accounting Manager, and Hwy & Engineering Accounting Manager since 2007. Her responsibilities include managing financial reporting and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Education and Expertise
Sonja Banks Pryce earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting from Albany State University, where she studied from 1987 to 1992. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Business from the University of Phoenix between 2002 and 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in financial management and public transportation.
Background
Prior to her current role at JTA, Sonja Banks Pryce worked as an Assistant Controller at Perdue Office Interiors from 2005 to 2007 in the Jacksonville, Florida area. This experience contributed to her extensive knowledge in financial management. Her career spans over 17 years at JTA, where she has developed a strong background in public transportation, trucking, and railroad industries.
Achievements
In her role at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Sonja Banks Pryce has managed financial reporting and spend value for significant projects, including the Better Jacksonville Plan and the JTAMobility Works program. She has also played a key role in reporting cash inflows and outflows related to JTA’s capital assets and grant award proceeds. Her extensive experience includes managing the financial aspects of various Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local funding sources.