Deanna Trebil has been selected as Craven County’s new Transportation Director. Since July 2023, Trebil has served as the Administrator of the New Bern Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Trebil will succeed Kelly Walker-Cuthrell, who retired in November after 31 years of dedicated service.
Trebil is passionate about building stronger, more resilient communities through strategic planning, infrastructure investment, and collaborative leadership. Her career has focused on managing capital improvement programs, overseeing multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects, and navigating complex state and federal procurement and grant regulations. At the heart of her work is public service.
“I am ready to join Team Craven and look forward to helping shape a stronger, more connected community,” Trebil said.
Trebil has over two decades of experience in local government. Prior to the New Bern Area MPO, she worked for the City of Jacksonville, NC, as Capital Projects Administrator and MPO Administrator. Trebil holds a master’s degree in management and leadership from Webster University, a master’s degree in human resources management from Webster University, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Campbell University.
“With her experience and knowledge, we are confident in Deanna’s ability to lead transportation efforts in Craven County. We have worked with her for years through the MPO and are happy to have her on Team Craven”, stated Jack B. Veit, III, Craven County Manager.
The Transportation Director supervises the Craven Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) and all transportation-related planning and advocacy for Craven County. CARTS operates over 30 vehicles serving Craven, Jones, and Pamlico counties. Services are available within those three counties to anyone needing transportation, especially elderly, low-income, and disabled residents, as well as providing a fixed route system within the City of New Bern.
Trebil started with Craven County today, December 2, 2025.