KCATA Taps KL2 Connects to Lead President/CEO Search
The KCATA board will remain actively engaged throughout the search process to ensure the selection of a highly qualified leader who will advance the agency’s commitment to serving the Kansas City region, the agency said.
The KCATA is governed by a 10-member board of commissioners, five from Missouri and five from Kansas. Commissioners are limited to two consecutive four-year terms.
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- KCATA has engaged KL2 Connects to lead the search for a new President/CEO.
- The selection process aims to identify a highly qualified leader for the agency.
- KCATA's board will be actively involved to ensure the agency's regional service commitment.
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The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) selected North Carolina-based KL2 Connects LLC to lead the official search process for the agency’s next CEO.
KCATA issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure an executive search firm to assist in identifying a new CEO to lead the KCATA. Six proposals were received, and after a competitive evaluation, three firms were selected for interviews. After careful consideration, KL2 Connects LLC, was selected, agency officials said.
KL2’s Impact
KL2 Connects serves the public transportation sector exclusively, bringing a deep understanding of industry challenges, emerging trends, and best practices, the firm said.
The KCATA board will remain actively engaged throughout the search process to ensure the selection of a highly qualified leader who will advance the agency’s commitment to serving the Kansas City region, the agency said.
“We look forward to working with KL2 Connects to conduct a thorough, transparent search,” said Board Chair Bridgette Williams. “The selected individual will be pivotal to building a strong regional transit system that serves both sides of the state line. The entire KCATA Board of Commissioners is committed to this process.”
KCATA’s Reach
The KCATA is governed by a 10-member board of commissioners, five from Missouri and five from Kansas. Commissioners are limited to two consecutive four-year terms.
The board is responsible for adopting all general policies of the authority, including the annual capital and operating budgets; establishing strategic direction and goals for the authority; approving significant agreements and contracts; and selecting a president/CEO.
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The search aims to select a highly qualified leader to advance the KCATA's commitment to serving the Kansas City region.
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