(Jacksonville, FL – October 25, 2025) The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) hosted its annual Fall 2025 Local Roadeo, a dynamic competition where the JTA’s Fixed Route Operators, Paratransit Operators, and Maintenance Technicians demonstrated their driving expertise, technical precision, and unwavering commitment to customer safety.

The Local Roadeo is more than a contest — it’s a celebration of skill, pride, and professionalism. Twenty-four of the JTA’s finest employees competed head-to-head through a series of timed courses and technical challenges designed to mirror the complex, real-world conditions they face every day. The Paratransit and Maintenance competitions were held simultaneously, followed by the Fixed Route Bus Operators showdown.

“Todays competition was another powerful showcase of how the JTA’s team performs in the most stressful of environments, how they push themselves to the max while always keeping safety top of mind,” stated JTA Chief Executive Officer Nat Ford. “Our people truly are remarkable. Congratulations to today’s winners — I’m confident they’ll stand atop the podium at the state competition next year.”

2025 Local Roadeo Champions:

Fixed Route Operators

• 1st Place: Ramon Farfan

• 2nd Place: Princess Johnson

• 3rd Place: Steve Pumarejo

• Rookie of the Year: Sebastien Narcisse

Paratransit Operators

• 1st Place: Sammie Bailey

• 2nd Place: LaDonna Perkins

• Rookie of the Year: Sammie Bailey

Maintenance Technician Teams

• 1st Place: The Xpendables (George McGarry, Rudolph Wells and Jarrod Morales)

• 2nd Place: The Rookies (Steven Nguyen, Alex Matos Morales, Jerald Clark)

• 3rd Place: Torq Titans (Barry McCance, Bradley Jennings, Eric Thomas)

Held at the JTA Myrtle Avenue Operations Campus, the event featured remarks from JTA Board Member Director Elaine Brown, CEO Nat Ford, and COO Jeffrey Smith. Dawn Lopez, JTA Director of Community Engagement and Special Projects, served as Master of Ceremonies, and Sam Brown, JTA Dispatch Supervisor and accomplished vocalist, performed the National Anthem.

The top-scoring operators and technicians will represent the JTA at the Florida State Roadeo Championships in Spring 2026, where transportation professionals from across the state will compete for top honors.

Gallery of photos from today’s event: https://brandfolder.com/s/c9tt2ntrbfsvfrttth84j7jj

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About the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is an independent state agency serving Jacksonville, Florida, and Northeast Florida with multi-modal responsibilities. The JTA provides varied mass public transit services and builds roads, bridges, and other infrastructure to enhance mobility in Jacksonville. Public transportation services include BRT and regular bus service, paratransit, NAVI autonomous vehicle service, the St. Johns River Ferry, Skyway APM, and other mobility and on-demand services in Duval, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns counties. To learn more, visit www.jtafla.com.