Luis Manuel Ramírez, who most recently has run his own strategic and turnaround business consulting firm, will succeed Interim GM Steve Poftak on September 12.
He comes to UMA following 25 years at the National Speakers Association where he served as CEO for the past 18 years.
During his tenure, he oversaw the transformation of public transit in Central Ohio, including a downtown circulator, an airport shuttle, and a comprehensive redesign of the entire bus network.
Jeff Morales was named CEO in May 2012 and will work closely with the authority’s board to ensure the smooth transition of a successor. He will remain on board until June 2.
She is currently the longest-serving transit CEO in the nation. Her career with the authority spans 43 years, 32 of them as CATA’s CEO.
Upon joining the company in October 2015, Graham brought with him two decades of financial leadership from a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare.
Effective immediately, Amtrak president/CEO Wick Moorman reduced by half the senior management team into six direct reports.
He oversaw the Second Avenue Subway development since Governor Cuomo appointed him as chairman in 2013.
Tim Keith becomes president and will lead capital raising and external affairs.
He will continue to guide the region’s transit system responsible for building and operating light rail, regional bus, Dial-a-Ride, and vanpool.