Building a Solid and Effective Board-CEO Relationship

A solid Board CEO relationship is key to effective governing of a transit agency. Join us for this interactive session that will cover topics such as the process for hiring a board-savvy CEO; clarifying the CEO’s role in supporting the board and developing the board’s governing capacity; effective processes for board evaluation of CEO performance and compensation guidelines. This session will provide overall guidance on building and maintaining a close, positive, productive, and enduring board-CEO partnership.

Moderator:

• David Stackrow, Immediate Past-Chair, APTA; Board Member, Capital District Transportation Authority, Albany, NY

Speakers:

• Ari Jolly, Board Chair and Nathaniel Ford, CEO, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL
• Gail Carr Williams, Board Chair and Steve Bland, CEO, WeGo Public Transit, Nashville, TN
• Vince Buzek, Board Chair and Director, District J and Debra Johnson, General Manager/CEO, Regional Transportation District, Denver, CO
• Paul Skoutelas, President and CEO, American Public Transportation Association, Washington, DC