Accounting Manager Bob Porter draws on nine years in the banking industry and 11 years at the Belt to fulfill his current responsibilities.

“I took a leap, and I’m happy I did it,” said Porter, who’s worked at the Belt as a clerk in Transportation and Accounting. 

The former senior accountant now works with Director of Revenue Accounting Pete Sturgeon and leads a team of three clerks and one accountant.

Porter’s previous responsibilities centered on payroll for union employees. His new scope has expanded to include oversight of accounts payable. 

Porter said the transition represents a welcome professional challenge and an opportunity to grow while contributing at a higher level, particularly as the department streamlines and modernizes its processes.