The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) has named Anthony (Tony) Johnson, executive vice president and chief operating officer, interim president and executive director during The T Board’s search for a candidate to succeed Dick Ruddell, who retired Oct. 4.

Johnson has more than 20 years of experience in public transportation. He joined The T in 1991 as director of operations for all aspects of bus operation.

Rob Harmon, The T’s chief financial officer, will continue as officer in charge of TEX Rail, The T’s new commuter rail line that will initially operate from downtown Fort Worth to Grapevine and into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.