Meet the Leadership Team Behind Better Student Mobility.

The 4MATIV team brings unparalleled experience in education and transportation, along with perspectives from engineering, data science, future-forward mobility, policy, and technology. Together, we’re helping districts build transportation systems that better serve students and families.


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Carl Allen

CEO & Founder

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Terry McDounough

CFO & President

Mary Dillman

Chief of Client Services

Ryan Linnell

VP of Account Services

Shanda Williams

VP of Routing & Operator Services

Owen Sullivan

VP of Analytics

Lizzie Melia

VP of Business Ops, Strategy, & Talent

Brittany Smith

Director of Contact Center


Meet The Founders

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Carl Allen

President & CEO
Former Director of Transportation at Boston Public Schools, Charter COO/CFO, and Peace Corps teacher. Carl brings hands-on experience managing complex transportation systems and advancing educational equity. His background includes roles at Transdev, Boston Public Schools, Harvard Kennedy School, Northwestern University, and the Peace Corps.
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Mark Joseph

Co-Founder
An accomplished transportation leader, Mark built a $1B+ operation managing municipal transportation networks from Washington D.C. to Denver. His work spans organizations such as Transdev, Veolia, and American University, where he has driven innovation and operational excellence.

Rajeev Bajaj

Co-Founder
Rajeev is a seasoned social impact entrepreneur and CEO, with a focus on improving educational outcomes for children. His leadership at Kitamba, Microsoft, the NYC Department of Education, and Northwestern University reflects a deep commitment to using technology and consulting to drive positive change.

4MATIV is a team of builders, problem-solvers, and big believers in what better school transportation can make possible.

At 4MATIV, our team brings together expertise in school transportation, data, and operational excellence to help districts deliver better outcomes for students. Every member of the 4MATIV team is committed to making transportation systems smarter, safer, and more equitable. We believe that when transportation works well, students have greater access to learning—and that drives everything we do.

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