Welbes recognized with the Presidential Meritorious Rank Award

Matthew Welbes (MA '90) was recognized with the Presidential Meritorious Rank Award for his work as executive director at the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

He was cited for his leadership supporting development and implementation of improvements for FTA's major transit investments development process (such as the Twin Cities Central Corridor light rail line) and the sound management of over $8 billion in Recovery Act transit project funding. The annual awards are presented to fewer than two percent of federal Senior Executive Service members.

Matthew has been the executive director of the FTA since 2008.