Matt Conover
About Matt Conover
Matt Conover is the Deputy Chief of Green Line Transformation at MBTA, overseeing modernization efforts for the Green Line. He has extensive experience in public transportation and urban planning, having held various roles at MBTA, Nelson ygaard Consulting Associates, and SORTA/Metro.
Current Role at MBTA
Matt Conover serves as the Deputy Chief of Green Line Transformation at MBTA. He has been in this role since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of train protection systems, station consolidation efforts, and the replacement and upgrades of track, power, signals, yards, and maintenance facilities. Matt collaborates with stakeholders, municipalities, and customers to modernize the Green Line and enhance its accessibility and capacity.
Previous Positions at MBTA
Before his current role, Matt Conover was the Senior Director of Orange Line Transformation from 2020 to 2022 in Boston, MA, where he developed strategies to improve the Orange Line’s service and infrastructure. He also served as the Deputy Director of Innovation and Analysis from 2019 to 2020, focusing on data-driven approaches to enhance operational efficiencies.
Experience at Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
From 2017 to 2019, Matt Conover worked as a Senior Associate at Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates in Boston, MA. During his time there, he was involved in various urban planning and transit projects, providing comprehensive consulting services to improve public transportation systems.
Roles at SORTA/Metro
Matt Conover has significant experience with SORTA/Metro, starting as a Service Analyst from 2012 to 2014 and progressing to Service Analyst Supervisor from 2014 to 2017 in Cincinnati, OH. In these roles, he was responsible for analyzing and improving service performance, ensuring efficient transit operations.
Educational Background
Matt Conover has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Wright State University, which he earned in 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning from the same institution, completed in 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in urban planning and business administration.