Victor Kandle has been named the new Hawaiʻi County Mass Transit Agency Administrator.

Kandle, whose official start date was June 16, comes to Hawaiʻi Island by way of Portland, Oregon, where he spent 20 years in leadership roles at TriMet, the city’s mass transit agency. He has experience in command center operations and transit control within bus and train transit systems. His Incident Management, FEMA Contingency Planning, CDL, and Management Training certifications further reinforce his qualifications for his role with Hawaiʻi County.

In a statement Mayor Roth said, “We are thrilled to welcome Victor Kandle as the new Administrator for the County of Hawaiʻi Mass Transit Agency. His impressive skill set and industry knowledge make him an invaluable asset to our team. Under his leadership, we are confident that our transportation services will continue to meet the needs of our growing community, helping us to forge a sustainable and equitable island where our keiki can thrive and succeed for generations to come.”

Photo credit: Office of Mayor Mitch Roth