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Nominations are now closed for Mass Transit magazine's 2026 40 Under 40.

We will recognize 40 individuals for their contributions and positive impact to the transit industry as part of the July/August issue. It is not a ranking, but rather a listing of individuals who have shown a capacity for innovation, demonstrated leadership and a commitment to making an impact in transit. Honorees will be notified early June and publicly announced on August 18.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. 

40 Under 40

Whitney D. Ehresman
Whitney D. Ehresman stands in front of a blurred outdoor setting on ACT's campus.
Whitney D. Ehresman, Transportation Director, Allegan County Transportation (ACT)
Aug. 18, 2026
Trish L Chastanet, PMP
Trish L Chastanet, PMP, stands smiling in a blouse in front of a CT fastrak bus.
Trish L. Chastanet, PMP, Supervising Planner, Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)
Aug. 18, 2026
Trey Walker, PE
Trey Walker, PE, stands in front of a dark gray background wearing a navy blue suit while smiling.
Trey Walker, PE, Interim Executive Vice President/Chief Development Officer, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Aug. 18, 2026
Taylor Eidt
Taylor Eidt stands in front of a blurred bus and bus shelter wearing a suit.
Taylor Eidt, Director of Planning and Service Delivery, C-TRAN
Aug. 18, 2026
Ryan T. Judge
Ryan T. Judge stands in a suit in front of a blurred intersection with a bus in the background.
Ryan T. Judge, Interim AGM, Planning & Strategy, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
Aug. 18, 2026
Nickolas Borelli
Nickolas Borelli stands in front of a white background wearing a quarter zip.
Nickolas Borelli, Director of Maintenance, Laketran
Aug. 18, 2026
Natalie Lawrence
Natalie Lawrence stands smiling in front of a blurred Community Transit logo.
Natalie Lawrence, Marketing Program Strategist-Youth, Community Transit
Aug. 18, 2026
Matthew Trecha
Matthew Trecha, wearing a Seattle Department of Transportation Transit & Mobility vest, smiles while standing beside the Seattle Municipal Tower sign at 700 5th Avenue, with the Columbia Center visible in the background.
Matthew Trecha, Transportation Demand Management Lead, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)
Aug. 18, 2026
Matt Horton, AICP
Matt Horton, AICP, stands in front of an MTS bus wearing professional clothing. The bus marquee reads 'Go Padres!'
Matt Horton, AICP, Transit Practice Leader, Kimley-Horn
Aug. 18, 2026
Mary Dover
Mary Dover stands smiling in front of a Breeze bus with her arms crossed.
Mary Dover, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, North County Transit - San Diego Railroad (NCTD)
Aug. 18, 2026