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People & Places
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
C-TRAN
Afthab Zainudeen was named C-TRAN's chief
information officer. Zainudeen most recently
served at TriMet in Portland, Ore., as manager of
intelligent transportation systems. In his new role
at C-TRAN, he will oversee the agency's information technology
team, as well as various projects and the many technology components
and systems used in day-to-day operations. Zainudeen
brings more than 25 years of Intelligent Transportation System
experience and operational knowledge.
MassTransitmag.com/55132636
California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)
The CHSRA Board of Directors has appointed
Ian Choudri as the agency's next CEO. Choudri
currently works as senior vice president for HNTB
Corporation and brings more than 30 years' experience
in the transportation sector, including working on highspeed
rail projects in France and Spain. In his previous position
at HNTB, Choudri worked with federal and state level partners
on a variety of transportation and infrastructure issues. Coming
into CHSRA, Choudri will focus his efforts on launching the
agency's first 220-mph electrified rail system project as it
moves closer to operations.
MassTransitmag.com/55132037
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
MARTA has brought on attorney Steven Parker
as its new assistant general manager of external
affairs. Parker will be responsible for directing and
overseeing federal, state and local government
affairs, community engagement, marketing, sales and communications.
In this role, Parker will help develop and implement
initiatives that strengthen the MARTA brand through marketing
and communications campaigns, strategic partnerships and
consistent community engagement. Parker was the chief innovation
officer for the Transportation Security Administration.
MassTransitmag.com/55131411
Eno Center for Transportation
Patrick McKenna has been appointed president
and CEO of the Eno Center for Transportation.
McKenna, who is succeeding Robert Puentes, will
assume his new role on Oct. 7, 2024. He currently
serves as the director of the Missouri Department of Transportation.
McKenna also served as the deputy commissioner for the
New Hampshire Department of Transportation and chief financial
officer at the United States Senate, Office of the Secretary.
He currently serves as the National Safety Committee chair.
MassTransitmag.com/55133132
INIT Inc.
INIT Inc. President and CEO Roland Staib will be
taking on a new role as chair of the board of INIT
Innovations in Transportation Inc., effective Jan.
1st, 2025. He has served as a leader in the North
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Staib will pass the baton to his successors. Carl Commons, currently
chief sales officer, will assume the role of CEO, and Andy
Singh, current COO, will become president.
MassTransitmag.com/55132080
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