MARTA Transportation is the latest company to make headlines due to the sudden death of its former CEO and the quick appointment of an interim CEO. The agency is known for its innovative and cutting-edge approach to transportation and its contributions to the improvement of the US transportation system.
New CEO Collie Greenwood has already taken over the duties of former MARTA CEO Jeff Parker and is hard at work to ensure that the agency continues to function as it did before. What are the main responsibilities of a MARTA CEO when there is so much on his plate? Read on to find out!
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New MARTA CEO: Collie Greenwood
Quick biography
MARTA, a transit company based in the USA, appointed interim CEO, Collie Greenwood, with experience in transit and executive management. Greenwood will focus on growing and improving customer service across all aspects of the business.
A source: MARTHA
In his new leadership role, Greenwood will focus on growing and improving customer service across all aspects of the business. He has been with MARTA since 2019. He became head of the bus transportation and urban planning department. Later, in 2020, he was appointed Deputy General Director for Operations and Urban Development.
Background
Colley received his BA in Political Science (University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada) in 1988 and later joined the Toronto Transit Commission. There he worked in several operational and administrative positions until 2000.
Greenwood was promoted to rail operations manager in 2000 and then stationmaster in 2012. He stepped down from TTC as Chief Service Officer in June 2019 and joined MARTA in July 2019.
He then served as Head of Bus and Urban Planning, Deputy General Manager for Operations and Urban Planning, and currently as Acting General Manager/General Manager.
The tragic death of the previous CEO of MARTA
Former MARTA CEO Jeffrey A. Parker, 55, committed suicide in January 2022. No one knows for sure what made Parker go to such extreme lengths and take his own life, but one thing is for sure, he took his own life MARTA. to high altitudes for 4 years of service.
A source: MARTHA
Parker has worked in the public and private transport sector for over 35 years and joined MARTA in 2018. His responsibilities included leading the agency’s “most ambitious public transport expansion and modernization program” since its inception nearly 40 years ago.
However, 2018 was not the first time Jeff has worked with MARTA. According to his website bio, this was his second round with the agency. He previously served as Senior Director of Transportation Operations at MARTA in 2005. Jeff has had a remarkable career serving and benefiting the public and private transportation sectors.
If you start having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 988 or 800-273-8255. They are available 24/7.
What are the main responsibilities of a MARTA CEO?
The CEO of MARTA is responsible for the overall operations and growth of the company. However, their main task will be to ensure the smooth continuation of the program of expansion and modernization of transit. The late Jeff Parker previously oversaw this program.
Greenwood will lead the team, prioritize the company’s goals, and make decisions that affect the future of the company.
In addition, the CEO oversees marketing, product development, and other areas vital to success. He is also responsible for shareholder relations, which are an integral part of the decision-making processes, and holding officers accountable for results.
They are an important part of the team. His skills and over 32 years of experience in the transport sector are vital to the success of the company.
parting thoughts
Undoubtedly, Jeff Parker will be greatly missed by everyone at MARTA. However, the quick action of the board members to appoint Colley Greenwood as interim CEO was sensible to get them through this time.
However, we would like to reiterate that if you are having suicidal thoughts, seek help; start by calling the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 988 or 800-273-8255. They are available for listening 24/7.
