Phillip Cherry, Pe, Ptoe, Ptp
About Phillip Cherry, Pe, Ptoe, Ptp
Phillip Cherry is a Senior Project Manager, Transit Priority at MBTA, with extensive experience in transportation engineering and leadership roles in various organizations.
Title
Phillip Cherry holds the title of Senior Project Manager, Transit Priority at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) since 2022.
Professional Experience
Phillip Cherry has accumulated significant experience across various roles in the transportation sector. He started his career with internships at HNTB and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Later, he worked as an Intern at the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority before moving on to roles at Parsons Brinckerhoff and WSP USA. At WSP USA, he held various positions including Engineer II, Senior Engineer, and Lead Transportation Engineer. In 2022, he transitioned to his current role at MBTA.
Education and Expertise
Phillip Cherry has a strong educational background in Civil Engineering. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Purdue University and Georgia Institute of Technology, respectively. His expertise lies in civil engineering with a focus on transportation systems.
Industry Involvement
Phillip Cherry is actively involved in the transportation community. He served on the board of the MARTA Army and held leadership roles on the YPT Atlanta Board, including two years as Chair. At WSP USA, he chaired the Developing Professionals Network, fostering employee engagement and development. In his current role in Boston, he serves as the Membership Chair, focusing on transportation initiatives beyond his primary responsibilities.
Professional Journey
Phillip Cherry's professional journey began with internships extending from 2007 to 2011 at various prominent firms. After that, he worked his way up from Engineer I at Parsons Brinckerhoff to Lead Transportation Engineer at WSP USA before joining MBTA as Senior Project Manager. His career trajectory demonstrates a continuous growth in responsibility and expertise in the field of transportation engineering.