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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterTranSystems employees are -71% more likely to recommend TranSystems as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 71% | Detractors |
Working at TranSystems is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. TranSystems employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting TranSystems’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Lawrence, KS. See below in detail how working at TranSystems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at TranSystems is rated D
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TranSystems ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 7 TranSystems employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping TranSystems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
What are some of the best things about your team?The knowledge we could share but pm and Sr pm rule by intimidation, micro management and no contact with others
What is the best part about your compensation package?Fair benefits across the board
What did you like most about the interview process?Answer a few questions and take a drive test and your hired
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Consistency, follow thru, real training
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Less micromanaging, modernize processes, and actually care for employees and their work-life balance.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The belittling remarks from Project Managers and Supervisors to drivers
"TranSystems provides transportation architectural, engineering, planning, security, management supply chain and real estate consulting services."
To our employees Create an engaging, challenging and respectful workplace through professional development and teamwork to become the Employer of Choice. Promote a culture of ownership by all employees that returns value and growth. Reward quality, innovation and safety in performing our services. To our Clients Engage a dynamic, passionate and highly skilled team of transportation specialists. Offer superior solutions and value to your infrastructure and facility needs. Earn the role as your trusted advisor through a personal commitment and shared success. To our Marketplace Embrace our singular focus on the multi-modal transportation economy. Deliver our expertise throughout the entire project lifecycle, from concept to completion. Create solutions that enhance the personal experience of the end-users.
To be the transportation consultant of choice.
| Headquarter | Kansas City, KS United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.transystems.com |
| Founding Date | 1966 |
| Company Status | Private |
TranSystems competitors include HNTB Corporation, Owler, Inc., VHB, and Abt Associates. TranSystems ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how TranSystems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
7 employees at TranSystems have reviewed TranSystems across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 7 TranSystems employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at TranSystems are not very pleased with their total compensation at TranSystems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at TranSystems are not very pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at TranSystems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at TranSystems believe the environment at TranSystems is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at TranSystems is moderate. About 50% of the employees at TranSystems work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at TranSystems are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Lawrence, KS about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Lawrence, KS employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no TranSystems employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand TranSystems' KPIs and OKRs.
TranSystems’s CEO Richard Morsches started in this role in 2016. Richard Morsches’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Richard Morsches in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Lawrence, KS. Richard Morsches’s employees rank TranSystems in the Bottom 25% for Compensation, in the Bottom 15% for Environment, and in the Bottom 15% for Happiness. When compared to TranSystems’s competitors, Richard Morsches ranks below both Abt Associates CEO Kathleen Flanagan and VHB CEO David Summers.
The TranSystems Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Richard Morsches, Chief Financial Officer Julie Frigon, and Chief Marketing/New Business Development Officer John Blythe
Richard Morsches CEO / President
Richard Morsches serves as the CEO / President of TranSystems.
Julie Frigon Chief Financial Officer
Julie Frigon serves as the Chief Financial Officer of TranSystems.
John Blythe Chief Marketing/New Business Development Officer
John Blythe serves as the Chief Marketing/New Business Development Officer of TranSystems.
Eugene Pope Senior VP Project Operations
Eugene Pope serves as the Senior VP Project Operations of TranSystems.
Sarah Rahall-Lunsford Vice President Business Development
Sarah Rahall-Lunsford serves as the Vice President Business Development of TranSystems.
Scott Nash Vice President of Information Technology
Scott Nash serves as the Vice President of Information Technology of TranSystems.
Raul Pena Senior Vice President
Raul Pena serves as the Senior Vice President of TranSystems.
Gary Klevens Principal, Sr. Vice President
Gary Klevens serves as the Principal, Sr. Vice President of TranSystems. Gary started at TranSystems in Jun of 2007.... read more
Kevin Thibault Senior Vice President
Kevin Thibault serves as the Senior Vice President of TranSystems. Kevin started at TranSystems in Dec of 2017. Kevin... read more
How much do people at TranSystems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at TranSystems is $103,834, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,833, or $57 per hour.
At TranSystems, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $170,518 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,689 annually. Average TranSystems salaries by department include: Design at $84,819, IT at $89,190, Business Development at $96,039, and HR at $92,355. Half of TranSystems salaries are above $118,833.
7 employees at TranSystems rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings) while 7 employees at TranSystems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $89k | $89k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $118k | $118k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $182k | $182k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $232k | $232k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $325k | $325k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at TranSystems across various culture dimensions.
TranSystems PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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Who is the CEO of TranSystems?
TranSystems CEO is Richard Morsches, their score by employees is 49
What is TranSystems eNPS?
The eNPS for TranSystems is -71
What is the salary for Account Manager in TranSystems?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 84k
What are the salaries in the Design in TranSystems?
The average salaries for Design in TranSystems is 85k
Who are TranSystems competitors?
TranSystems main competitors are HNTB Corporation, Owler, Inc., VHB, Abt Associates