CINCINNATI — First Student has named Greg Gallagher as area general manager of the company's northern New Jersey region.

Gallagher works closely with local management teams and oversees operations for locations throughout the region, including Warren, Bergen-Passaic, Lincoln Park and Paramus.

Based in Berlin, N.J., Gallagher brings with him tremendous knowledge of the student transportation industry as well as experience at First Student, officials said.

Gallagher was most recently the location manager for First Student's Berlin, N.J., facility. He was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the location's operations, including safety, maintenance and training. Prior to joining First Student, Gallagher spent several years managing student transportation for Durham School Services in Philadelphia.

Gallagher succeeds industry veteran Todd Monteferrario, who has accepted a corporate position at First Student.