Andrew Ervin

Andrew C. Ervin retired from the METRO Regional Transit Authority, in Akron, Ohio in 2007 after working for thirty years in the transit industry. At the time of his retirement, Andy served as METRO's Manager of Safety, Training and Claims. His responsibilities included overseeing all safety and environmental functions and all elements of training including motivational and developmental programs for METRO employees, as well as acting as a liaison for legal counsel and service organizations. He interacted with local and national training organizations, consortiums and institutions to refine training and curricula to remain current with educational trends. He also served as Chairman of METRO's Safety Committee and METRO's Employee Educational Assistance Program. Andy was appointed to the Summit County Local Emergency Planning Committee by then Ohio Governor Robert Taft in January 2001.

Mr. Ervin has been involved in the creation and/or delivery of a myriad of training programs with numerous public and private transit-related organizations, including the National Transit Institute (NTI), the United States Department of Transportation's Transportation Safety Institute (TSI), the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the Canadian Urban Transportation Association (CUTA), the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Ohio Transit Risk Pool (OTRP), the Central Ohio Agency on Aging (COAA), the Cleveland Clinic, and the Joseph and Edna Josephson Institute of Ethics.

Andy is a Senior Instructor with the National Transit Institute, located at Rutgers University. Additionally, Andy is an Associate Staff Member of the United States Department of Transportation's Transportation Safety Institute. He has successfully completed the United States Department of Transportation's Transit Safety and Security Program. He is a former member of the Ohio Public Transportation Association's Security Committee.

Mr. Ervin is a certified trainer/facilitator for the following classes conducted by the Transportation Safety Institute, the National Transit Institute, and/or the Canadian Urban Transportation Association:

  • • Transit Bus System Safety.
  • • Instructor's Course in Bus Operator Training.
  • • Instructor's Course in Alternative Fuels Safety.
  • • Instructor Excellence.
  • • Effectively Managing Transit Emergencies.
  • • Security Awareness for Transit Employees.
  • • Security Incident Management for the Transit Supervisor.
  • • Transit Ambassador.
  • • Connecting Communities Emergency Preparedness Workshops.
  • • Advanced Mobility Device Securement.
  • • Defensive Driving for the Transit Van Operator.
  • • Securing Community Mobility.
  • • Terrorist Awareness, Response and Recognition.
  • • Fatigue Awareness for Transit Employees.
  • • Infectious Disease Awareness for Transit Employee.

Andy attended the University of Akron majoring in secondary education with a minor in criminal justice. He is a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio and has been married to his lovely wife Joann for 42 years. Andy and Joann have two fantastic sons, a beautiful daughter-in-law and two wonderful grandchildren. Andy's hobbies include nature photography, hiking, camping, and golf.

Contact

Andrew C. Ervin
860 Harrison Ave., Akron, Ohio 44314
Phone: 330-745-4144 • Fax: 330-745-4144
Email: ervandjo@yahoo.com