Richard A. Davey
| Richard A. Davey | |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jeffrey Mullan |
| General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | |
| In office 2010–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Grabauskas |
| Succeeded by | Beverly A. Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Willis |
| Residence | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | College of the Holy Cross Gonzaga University School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney State cabinet secretary |
Richard A. Davey is an American attorney and transportation executive who has served as the Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation since September 2, 2011.
Early life and career
A native of Randolph, Massachusetts, Davey earned a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and a J.D. summa cum laude from the Gonzaga University School of Law.[1][2]
He began his legal career in 1999 with the United States Department of Justice as a trial attorney for the Immigration and Naturalization Service.[3] Davey later worked for the New York City law firm of Schulte Roth & Zabel.[4]
Transportation executive
In 2002, Davey joined the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company, a private company that runs the MBTA Commuter Rail.[5] In July 2003 he was named the MBCR's general counsel and in 2007 was named deputy general manager of the MBCR.[4] In 2008 he was promoted to the general manager's position.[5] In his first full year as general manager, customer complaints went down 40 percent.[3]
Davey left the MBCR in March 2010 when he became the general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.[6]
On August 4, 2011, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced that Davey would succeeded outgoing Transportation Secretary Jeffrey Mullan on September 1, 2011.[6]
Personal life
Davey is married to Jane Willis, a partner at Ropes & Gray and a member of the MIT Blackjack Team.[3] They reside in Boston.[2]
References
- ↑ Moskowitz, Eric (March 26, 2010). "T board OK's new manager at lower pay". Boston Globe.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Secretary Richard A. Davey". massDOT. Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "40 Under 40: Richard Davey". Boston Business Journal. October 11, 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Massachusetts Bay commuter-rail contractor appoints Davey deputy GM". Progressive Railroading. May 7, 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Massachusetts commuter-rail operator names Davey GM". Progressive Railroading. October 6, 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Moore, Galen (August 4, 2011). "MBTA chief Davey to replace Mullan as transportation secretary". Boston Business Journal. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
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