As a Joint Powers Authority public transportation agency, sponsored by the California Vanpool Authority, CalVans comprises a number of local transportation planning agencies. Each of the agencies appoints a representative to sit on the CalVans Board and represent their area. Board members serve as local representatives, providing input and direction to the Agency.
Board of Directors
Steve McShane
Board of Directors Chair
Councilmember, City of Salinas
Representing Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
Steve McShane is President & CEO of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce. For 15 years he was owner and general manager of McShanes Nursery & Landscape Supply. He has worked in farming, organic fertilizers & state government. Steve is a third-term Salinas City Councilman, with 20 years of public service experience. Steve plays leadership roles as Chair or Past-Chair of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD), Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG), California Vanpool Authority (CalVans) and Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE). Steve is a member of the Downtown Salinas Rotary Club and also serves on the boards for the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary and local Cal Poly Alumni Association. Steve is married to Danielle. They have one son, Patrick, and one daughter, Molly. When not working he enjoys hiking, gardening, and travel.
Steve McShane
Board of Directors Chair
Councilmember, City of Salinas
Representing Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
Steve McShane is President & CEO of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce. For 15 years he was owner and general manager of McShanes Nursery & Landscape Supply. He has worked in farming, organic fertilizers & state government. Steve is a third-term Salinas City Councilman, with 20 years of public service experience. Steve plays leadership roles as Chair or Past-Chair of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD), Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG), California Vanpool Authority (CalVans) and Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE). Steve is a member of the Downtown Salinas Rotary Club and also serves on the boards for the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary and local Cal Poly Alumni Association. Steve is married to Danielle. They have one son, Patrick, and one daughter, Molly. When not working he enjoys hiking, gardening, and travel.
Steve McShane
Board of Directors Chair
Councilmember, City of Salinas
Representing Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
Steve McShane is President & CEO of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce. For 15 years he was owner and general manager of McShanes Nursery & Landscape Supply. He has worked in farming, organic fertilizers & state government. Steve is a third-term Salinas City Councilman, with 20 years of public service experience. Steve plays leadership roles as Chair or Past-Chair of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD), Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG), California Vanpool Authority (CalVans) and Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE). Steve is a member of the Downtown Salinas Rotary Club and also serves on the boards for the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary and local Cal Poly Alumni Association. Steve is married to Danielle. They have one son, Patrick, and one daughter, Molly. When not working he enjoys hiking, gardening, and travel.
Steve McShane
Board of Directors Chair
Councilmember, City of Salinas
Representing Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
Steve McShane is President & CEO of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce. For 15 years he was owner and general manager of McShanes Nursery & Landscape Supply. He has worked in farming, organic fertilizers & state government. Steve is a third-term Salinas City Councilman, with 20 years of public service experience. Steve plays leadership roles as Chair or Past-Chair of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD), Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG), California Vanpool Authority (CalVans) and Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE). Steve is a member of the Downtown Salinas Rotary Club and also serves on the boards for the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary and local Cal Poly Alumni Association. Steve is married to Danielle. They have one son, Patrick, and one daughter, Molly. When not working he enjoys hiking, gardening, and travel.
Steve McShane
CalVans Board of Directors Chair
Councilmember, City of Salinas
Representing Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901
Steve McShane is President & CEO of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce. For 15 years he was owner and general manager of McShanes Nursery & Landscape Supply. He has worked in farming, organic fertilizers & state government. Steve is a third-term Salinas City Councilman, with 20 years of public service experience. Steve plays leadership roles as Chair or Past-Chair of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD), Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG), California Vanpool Authority (CalVans) and Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE). Steve is a member of the Downtown Salinas Rotary Club and also serves on the boards for the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary and local Cal Poly Alumni Association. Steve is married to Danielle. They have one son, Patrick, and one daughter, Molly. When not working he enjoys hiking, gardening, and travel.
Our Mission, Vision and Core Values
Our Mission and Vision statements are guided by the adaptation in our great state’s workforce transportation needs and the evolving goals to evolve into a zero-emission fleet.
► MISSION
To advance our states workforce to attain self-sufficiency by removing transportation barriers.
► VISION
To provide transparent, zero-emission, sustainable performance-driven non-traditional transit for all Californians.
► CORE VALUES
Core Values describe how we approach our mission internally and externally and guide this agency in how we treat each other as well as how we interact with our communities, partners and vendors.
Our Core Values provide clear guidance and represent what we should expect of ourselves as well as our colleagues:
- Innovation: We consistently look for opportunities to go beyond the status quo and are committed to ongoing learning and development.
- Integrity and Accountability: We believe in always doing right, for the right reason and align our policies and practices to provide genuine opportunities to participate and thrive.
- Respect, Equity and Inclusion: We value and celebrate each other and our differences with equal worth.
- Service-Focused Teamwork: We exist to serve our community and each other.
ABOUT CVA- CalVans
With a fleet of over 1000 vehicles transporting 117 million passenger trips annually, CalVans operates one of the largest public transportation programs in the state of California. The fleet includes 908 15-passenger and 89 8-passenger vehicles. CalVans is committed to securing a zero-emission fleet by 2025.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The California Vanpool Authority (d.b.a. CalVans) is governed by a Board of Directors. Each of CalVans’ 12 member agencies appoints one elected official from its governing body to serve on the Board of Directors and a second to serve as an alternate member. The Board of Director’s meet monthly on the second Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m..