The Santa Barbara MTD Board of Directors recently honored three MTD employees for completing 50 years of service. They are Carl Flores, Frank Reynoso and Jack Graham.

“While others have come close, this is the first time that any MTD employee has reached the 50-year work anniversary milestone,” the board said.

All three employees, who began their service with MTD in March 1975, have seen the agency and region through major growth and change over the past five decades.

Flores began his service with MTD as a bus operator, and was promoted to operations supervisor in 1986, a post he continues to hold.

MTD general manager Jerry Estrada, left; operations supervisor Carl Flores; customer service representative Jack Graham; bus operator Frank Reynoso; and MTD Board chair Dave Davis. (Courtesy photo)
MTD general manager Jerry Estrada, left; operations supervisor Carl Flores; customer service representative Jack Graham; bus operator Frank Reynoso; and MTD Board chair Dave Davis. (Courtesy photo)

Flores currently serves as the early morning dispatcher, working to ensure MTD’s service hits the streets in the morning.

Reynoso has served as a bus operator for the last 50 years, and has driven an impressive 1.2 million revenue miles during his career.

“Reynoso is known and loved by bus riders for his friendly demeanor and commitment to safety,” MTD said.

Graham was first hired as a bus operator, a position he held for 34 years. After completing his service driving buses in 2009, Graham transitioned to his current job as a customer service representative.

“Graham can be found at the Transit Center, assisting bus riders with information and pass sales, always with an energetic and positive demeanor,” MTD said.

The Board of Directors unanimously adopted resolutions in honor of the three employees, and presented each with a 50-year service pin and plaque honoring their service.