Gary Anspach

OATS Transit Hires New Mid-Missouri Regional Director

OATS, Inc. announced the appointment of Gary Anspach to its management team. Anspach has been hired as the Mid-Missouri Regional Director in Columbia, MO, where he will oversee day-to-day transportation operations in 15 counties.

“We’re excited to have Gary on our team. His background in community development, fiscal management, and state/federal grants will be a tremendous asset to OATS Transit,” said Dorothy Yeager, OATS Transit Executive Director.
Anspach was with the City of Columbia and State of Missouri before joining OATS Transit. “I’m looking forward to continuing the important mission of OATS Transit in the Mid-Missouri Region,” said Anspach. OATS Transit Mid-Missouri Region currently consists of two area managers, eight staff, and 55 drivers.

Anspach replaces Dion Knipp, who was promoted to Operations Director at the OATS Transit Home Office in Columbia. For more information about OATS Transit, please visit their website at www.oatstransit.org. Mid-Missouri residents interested in scheduling a ride should call the regional office at 573-449-3789. You can find bus schedules, ridership information, and current job vacancies online as well.

(photo: Gary Anspach)