Randy Clarke
Randy Clarke | |
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| Born | 1970s Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Occupation | Transit executive |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | CEO and general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority |
Randy Clarke (born ) serves as the CEO and general manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a position he assumed on July 25, 2022.[1] Additionally, he represents the legacy system on the Executive Committee of the American Public Transportation Association.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Early life and career
Raised in Pictou, Nova Scotia, Clarke earned a bachelor's degree in political science and history from Acadia University and completed a master's degree in public policy, planning, and management at the University of Southern Maine in 1999.[2][3]
His career with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority began in 2009, where he held positions such as director of security initiatives, acting chief safety officer, and deputy chief operating officer.[2][3] Following this, Clarke took on the role of vice president of operations at the American Public Transportation Association.[4]
Between 2018 and 2022, Clarke led the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin, Texas as president and CEO, overseeing major enhancements to operations before transitioning to WMATA.[1][5]
General manager of WMATA
On May 10, 2022, the WMATA Board of Directors appointed Clarke as general manager, succeeding Paul J. Wiedefeld.
Personal life
Clarke is married to Kimberley Sweeney; their meeting occurred on a subway while traveling to a Red Sox game.
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