Jamie Acton
About Jamie Acton
Jamie Acton serves as the Director of Public Transportation for the Municipality of Anchorage, overseeing a $26 million annual budget since July 2018. Acton has a background in transportation planning and management, with degrees in Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing and Business Management.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Jamie Acton has served as the Director of Public Transportation at the Municipality of Anchorage since July 2018. In this role, Acton is responsible for managing a $26 million annual budget for the Municipal Transit Department. The position involves overseeing the planning, organization, coordination, and direction of activities and functions within the department. Prior to this role, Acton held several positions within the Municipality of Anchorage, including Recreation Programmer, Mobility Planner, and Senior Transportation Planner/Public Involvement Coordinator.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Acton studied at A.J. Dimond High School and later attended Eastern Oregon University, where Acton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing in 2012. Acton also completed studies at the ACT Leadership Academy, achieving a Fellowship in Transportation Demand Management in 2012. Additionally, Acton participated in Leadership APTA, focusing on Transportation/Mobility Management and Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, earning Fellow status from 2021 to 2022.
Background
Acton's career at the Municipality of Anchorage began in 2005 as a Recreation Programmer in the Northwest Park District, where Acton worked for two years. Following this role, Acton transitioned to a Mobility Planner position, serving from 2009 to 2014. Acton then advanced to the role of Senior Transportation Planner/Public Involvement Coordinator from 2014 to 2018 before assuming the directorship of the Municipal Transit Department.
Achievements
Throughout Jamie Acton's career, Acton has contributed to various initiatives within the Municipal Transit Department. Acton's leadership in managing a significant budget and overseeing transit operations reflects a commitment to enhancing public transportation services in Anchorage. The educational background in writing and management further supports Acton's ability to effectively communicate and strategize within the transportation sector.