Weekend, June 28-29, 2025 – Keeping the Tram running for 15 years, Armando Cordova retires

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Retirement for Longtime Tram Manager

Armando Cordova

Weekend, June 28-29, 2025

Issue # 1474

On Thursday, July 26th a retirement party was held for Armando Cordova, the Poma Leitner Tram Manager of the Tram since 2010.

Cordova was the technical engineer and specialist who was the boss at the tram for 15 years. Always ready to solve problems, assist riders, he handled all the events and crisis’ with professionalism.

The Tram staff and kiosk staff are great neighbors looking out for each others. 
Cordova was the go to person when the electric would fail the visitor center or one of our heaters failed in midwinter. The tram staff has always been here to keep with a helping hand.  Armando and his successor have made live on the plaza easier when the unexpected occur.

Plaque presented representing a portion of tram cable and
the technical drawing of the cable car system

This plaque will be at the Tram and at Leitner Poma Headquarters

Mary Cunneen, Armando Cordova and Daren Cole, President/CEO of Leitner Poma

John, Greg and Armando at the reunion of co-workers. Greg soon celebrates 50 years at the Tram.

Speaking to the group, and telling of the safety always in forefront of the Tram staff.

The Cordova family together. After a year of illness and tragedy they were together to celebrate Armando’s retirement.

Minnie, the long time staffer joined me on the Panorama Room terrace for a great reunion.

Tram staff, RIOC management, and family were celebrating the event.

CREDITS

Judith Berdy

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