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New CEOs Named
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Genova, Denver RTD
 The Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors in Denver has entered into contract negotiations with Dave Genova as general manager and chief executive officer and hopes to extend an offer by the end of the year.
Genova, whose most recent title at RTD is assistant general manager of safety, security and facilities, has served as interim general manager and CEO since Phillip A. Washington stepped down to take over the top position at Los Angeles Metro. Genova joined RTD in 1994.
For APTA, Genova is a past chair of the Rail Safety Committee, past vice chair of the Bus Safety Committee and a member of numerous other committees.
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Wilson, Louisiana DOTD
Louisiana Gov.-Elect John Bel Edwards has named Shawn Wilson as the next secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). Wilson has been the agency's chief of staff for the past 10 years, serving earlier as executive director of the Louisiana Serve Commission and deputy legislative director in the administration of former Gov. Kathleen Blanco.
Leighton, WSTA
 Justin D. Leighton has joined the Washington State Transit Association (WSTA), Olympia, WA, as its executive director, effective Jan. 1. Leighton, who succeeds Geri Beardsley, is government relations officer for Pierce Transit in Lakewood, WA, and worked earlier as a high school teacher and an employee of the Washington State House of Representatives.
Kaplan, CIRTA
The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority in Indianapolis has named Lori Kaplan executive director on a permanent basis. She has served in the post on an interim basis since April.
Kaplan joined CIRTA in 2011 as vanpool manager and more recently served as manager of the Commuter Connect rideshare program. Andrew McGee, who had served as interim assistant director for Commuter Connect, will take over the job permanently.
Koleber, Interim, CAT, Savannah, GA
The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT), Savannah, GA, appointed Curtis Koleber, chief operating officer, as interim chief executive officer/executive director. He succeeds Chadwick Reese, who left the agency.
Makinen, Interim, KCATA
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), Kansas City, MO, has named Robbie Makinen its interim president/chief executive officer. He will succeed Joe Reardon, who is leaving KCATA to lead the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Makinen has chaired the KCATA Board of Commissioners for almost five years
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