Dallas Area Rapid Transit named David Leininger as interim president and chief executive officer, according to a news release. Leininger’s appointment takes effect on May 4.
The details
Leininger served as DART’s interim president and CEO from 2020-2021 after working as the agency’s chief financial officer for nine years, according to the release.
“I am honored to serve in this role once again and support the dedicated employees of DART,” Leininger said in the release. “Together, we will remain focused on providing dependable transit options, enhancing the customer experience, and advancing the agency’s mission to connect people, places, and opportunities across our region.”
Former president and CEO Nadine Lee announced in March that she would not seek a contract extension for her position.
The board announced that it terminated her contract at the end of March, and previously named Gene Gamez as acting president and CEO.
“The Board is confident that David’s steady leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative approach will ensure continuity of service and maintain the agency’s focus on delivering safe, reliable, and efficient transit for the North Texas region,” Randall Bryant, chairman of the DART board of directors, said in the release.
What’s next
According to the release, the board has initiated a national search for a permanent president and CEO.
