Kevin McCann

The Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Executive Director for Operations leads all aspects of Metra’s operations, including Metra’s three operating arms: the Transportation Department, which provides the service; the Mechanical Department, which maintains and replaces the locomotives and railcars; and the Engineering Department, which maintains and replaces the system’s stations, track and other infrastructure. The COO also oversees Safety, Rules, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Compliance, Operations Training, T&E Training and Certification.

Mr. McCann was named the Chief Mechanical Officer of Metra in January 2018. In that role, he oversees all activities of Metra's Mechanical Department, including field operations, shop operations, engineering and planning, asset management, reliability-centered maintenance, and state of good repair. He ensures that inspections, maintenance, repairs, and overhaul of Metra’s rolling stock is completed in a safe, efficient manner and in accordance with federal regulations, APTA guidelines and industry standards.

He started as a carman at Metra in 1996 after previously working for Midway Airlines and Norfolk Southern Railroad. Over the years he was promoted to Senior Rail Inspector, Project Manager for Metra’s railcar procurement program, Superintendent of the railcar rehab program, Director of the Rock Island Line’s Mechanical Division, Senior Director of Mechanical Operations, Senior Director of Mechanical Capital Projects and Chief Mechanical Officer.