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Randy Clarke

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General Manager and CEO at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
📍 United States

Randy Clarke is the General Manager and CEO of WMATA, focusing on improving safety, reliability, and ridership for the Washington D. C. area. He previously led Austins Capital Metro, securing a multi-billion-dollar transit expansion. A daily transit rider himself, Randy holds a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Southern Maine.

Originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, Randy is an avid competitor in marathons and triathlons. He is active in the community, participating in service events like food drives. He met his wife on a subway to a Red Sox game and now lives in Washington D. C. with her and their two dogs.

Randy was named to The Washington Posts "Post Next 50" list of influential leaders helping to define the future of America.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
General Manager and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Public Transportation
His career is dedicated to leading major transit authorities in Washington D. C. and Austin, focusing on improving service, safety, and reliability for daily riders.
Transit Expansion
He was instrumental in securing a multi-billion-dollar, voter-approved transit referendum in Austin, called Project Connect, to build new rail and bus lines.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
General Manager and CEO
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
7-2022 - 7-2022
General Manager
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
12-2020 - 7-2022
Board Member (Starting in May), Initial Executive Director (until May 2022)
Austin Transit Partnership
3-2018 - 7-2022
President and CEO
Capital Metro
3-2016 - 3-2018
VP--Operations and Member Services & AVP of Safety, Operations and Technical Services
American Public Transportation Association
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Education
Masters of Public Policy and Management
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Acadia University
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