MPA ALUM OF THE YEAR, 2013 ALBERT EBY – CLASS OF 2006 Albert Eby was hired in 2004 as the inaugural Director of the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority. His experience in public transportation working in both the private and public sector dates back to 1985. Eby holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He also holds a certificate in non-profit management from Duke University and is a 2008 graduate of Leadership Wilmington. Eby currently serves as a member of the NCPTA Board of Directors and Chairs the Association's Legislative Committee. Eby also is serves on the NCPTA Executive Committee as Secretary. He is also a member of CTAA, ASPA and NCPTA. He and his wife Scharlotte and daughters Bailey and PJ live in Wilmington, North Carolina.