By Caitlin Fertel @ News-Herald.com, June 2,2011

 

Laketran gained a new board member while having the terms of two current trustees renewed at the Lake County commissioners meeting Thursday.

 

Brian J. Falkowski joins as a regular board member for a three-year term ending May 15, 2014.

 

“Brian brings a wealth of professional expertise from his position as a comptroller, and also from his educational background,” board President Kevin D. Malecek said.

 

Falkowski said he earned his bachelor’s degree at John Carroll University, and is close to finishing his master’s of business administration degree at Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.

 

“I’m really looking forward to bringing my financial background to the board,” Falkowski said, noting his work experience includes managing all finances for a Cleveland-based law firm.

 

Trustees are responsible for the general oversight of the Lake County bus system, including the annual budget and fare structure.

 

The open position on the board is a result of former Vice President John Redmond leaving after three terms.

 

“We’re very sorry to see John Redmond leave the board. He did a tremendous job,” Malecek said.

 

But he also expects that 25-year-old Falkowski will bring a “youthful perspective” to the panel. The new vice president will not be determined until the June 27 board meeting, Malecek said.