Atlanta Streetcar names new leadership

Keith Jones, formerly of URS Corp., will serve as interim executive director, while Ozell Hayes will serve as interim director for safety, security and training.

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September 2, 2015

Atlanta Streetcar names new leadership — Atlanta Streetcar

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ATLANTA — The Atlanta Streetcar announced that Keith Jones as its interim executive director, while a national search is conducted for a permanent replacement, the Atlanta Daily World reported.

Jones comes to Atlanta from the URS Corp., formerly United Research Services, and has previously served as the CEO/GM of the Central Arkansas Transit Authority. In addition, Ozell Hayes has been named Interim director, safety, security and training. Hayes previously served as the safety manager for the Department of Aviation for the City of Atlanta. For the full story, click here.

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