June 22 , 2007

TriMet hires new Human Resources Manager

Former bank executive comes to TriMet

Angela Burns-Brown has been named as a new Human Resources Manager for TriMet. In this role, Burns-Brown will direct various human resources functions and plans for the Capital Project Division, including staffing performance management, workforce planning and employee relations issues.

Burns-Brown comes to TriMet with nearly 25 years of experience in human resources. During that time, she worked at US Bank in a number of positions including Director of Organization Development and Learning, Senior Staffing Manager and Vice President and Manager of Recruiting and Employment.

“This is a critical position within the agency and we’re very pleased with the depth of experience Angela has to strengthen our organization and recruit top-notch employees to TriMet,” said Fred Hansen, general manager.

She is the Co-Founder and past President of Oregon Chapter of National Association of Urban Bankers, a current Board Chairperson at Jefferson Financial Academy and a former Board Member at Camp Fire Boys and Girls. Burns-Brown has a Bachelors Degree in Education from Pacific University in Forest Grove and Executive Management Certificate from the School of Business Administration at Portland State University.