A bus driver who rose through the ranks of Capital Metro over three decades has now taken the top job at the transit agency. The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors voted unanimously Monday to hire Dorothy “Dottie” Watkins as president and CEO. “It is...
The executive search firm hired by Gov. Maura Healey to find the next MBTA general manager distributed a listing for the position, which was posted on several national job boards aimed at the transit industry. A job description posted Wednesday states Krauthamer & Associates is seeking...
Massachusetts Gov.-Elect Maura Healey is conducting an international search for the next MBTA general manager. Executive search firm Krauthamer & Associates was retained to carry out this search, according to a Tuesday statement from Healey and Lt. Gov.-Elect Kim Driscoll. “K&A will be looking statewide, nationally and...
Kessler has been working for the City of Phoenix and its residents in transportation circles for 30 years.(Valley Metro) Ken Kessler is Valley Metro’s new Chief Financial Officer. Kessler brings 30 years of experience to his new position, having worked with the Regional Public Transportation Authority...
Vmo Aircraft Leasing (“Vmo”), a global full-service aircraft lessor, announced today the addition of a new member to its Board of Directors, Diana Sands, who is a seasoned and well-respected industry leader, bringing an extensive executive and board leadership background. “This leadership appointment follows a comprehensive...
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. expanded its Apprise platform today with the addition of Casey Merrill as Managing Director – West Coast Region Lead. Highly regarded in the industry for his attention to detail and steadfast sense of commitment, Merrill is recognized for providing strategic valuations and consulting services...
The San Mateo County Transit District (District) Board of Directors unanimously appointed April Chan to be its next General Manager/CEO, effective November 1, 2022. Chan is a 20-plus-year veteran of the agency, currently serving as Acting Deputy General Manager/CEO. She will succeed Acting General Manager/CEO...
Collie Greenwood, MARTA’s interim general manager and CEO, has been named the sole finalist for the permanent job. Greenwood has served in the interim role since January, following the death of former General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker. MARTA says it conducted a “nationwide search” for a permanent replacement...
Inessa M. Vitko will become TriMet’s Executive Director of Transportation Operations on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. She’ll direct all operational activities for our bus, MAX light rail, WES commuter rail and LIFT paratransit services. Vitko has extensive knowledge across many transit functions and currently serves as...
The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) board of directors announced it has appointed Paul Cristina as the agency’s new president and CEO, according to the agency's news release. Cristina’s appointment follows a nearly six-month nationwide search led by Gregg Moser of Krauthamer & Associates LLC. The board shortlisted and...
