SEPTA taps Bucks man as chief engineer

SEPTA named a new chief engineer Wednesday to oversee its tracks, bridges, power facilities, and buildings.

Andrew Gillespie, a six-year employee of the transit agency, will replace Jeffrey Knueppel, who was recently promoted to deputy general manager. Gillespie, who lives in Doylestown with his wife and three children, will be paid $160,000 a year. - Paul Nussbaum