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Nadine S. Lee
Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2026

DART's President/CEO Announces Departure from Agency

Nadine S. Lee, who has served as president/CEO since July 2021, said the decision comes after careful reflection on the agency’s progress and its path forward.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2026

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.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 27, 2026

People Movement: New CEO's in Georgia, California

In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at Savannah's CAT, California's VVTA, STV, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 3, 2025

MJ Maynard Talks Advocacy, Mentorship, and the Future of Transit

In October, MJ Maynard-Carey, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, handed over the gavel to Leanne Redden, the incoming chair of APTA.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 21, 2025

WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Van Wagenen Talks Contracting and More

Erick Van Wagenen, president and CEO of WeDriveU, recently appeared on an episode of METROspectives for a candid discussion about the company’s evolving mission, how contractors can add value to public agencies, and more.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2019

Trainer resumes role as CEO of Grande West

After stepping down for personal reasons in 2018, he will resume the role, duties, and responsibilities of the position effective immediately. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2019

GRTC Transit system names new CEO

Julie Timm becomes the sixth CEO and the first female CEO in the agency's history.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2018

RIPTA selects next CEO

Scott Avedisian, who has served as Mayor of Warwick since 2000, was chair of the RIPTA board from 2012 to 2016.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2015

MARTA's Parker named '2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager'

Parker is credited with launching a top-to-bottom transformation of MARTA at a time when it was still reeling from staggering budget deficits, declining ridership and a poor public image.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2014

Former Metra chief may head to Calif., reduce severance

If Alex Clifford is offered the position of CEO/GM at the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District and accepts it, Metra estimates that its total savings to the agency from his severance agreement could top $200,000.

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