Metro News Release

For immediate release: February 15, 2007

Anthony R. Giancola, P. E. sworn in as alternate Metro board member

Tony Giancola, Executive Director of the National Association of County Engineers, was sworn in as the District of Columbia’s second alternate member of the Metro Board of Directors today.

Giancola served in the Civil Engineer Corps of the U.S. Navy for 20 years retiring from active duty in 1987. In 1998, he helped found and presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Gateway Georgia Avenue Revitalization Corporation, a 501(c)(3), multi-jurisdictional community development corporation that coordinates economic and commercial revitalization efforts along Georgia Avenue between Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C., and South Silver Spring, MD.

“I look forward to continuing my public service as a member of Metro’s board,” said Giancola. “I am pleased to be able to use my extensive experience in transportation, engineering, contracting and finance to assist the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in providing safe and efficient services to all of our riders.”

Giancola has worked primarily with or represented local government public works organizations since his retirement from active duty. He has served as the Public Works Director for the City of Takoma Park, MD, and as the Chief Engineer in the Public Works Department Frederick County, MD. Since 1993 he has served as the Executive Director of the National Association of County Engineers. Giancola is also involved in several professional organizations including the American Public Works Association, the National Society of Professional Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He is a licensed professional engineer in the District of Columbia and Maryland.

Giancola has a master of science degree in civil engineering (transportation and environmental systems) and a master of public works degree in engineering and administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Syracuse University.

Mr. Giancola replaces Michelle Pourciau on Metro’s Board.

News release issued at 12:00 am, February 15, 2007.