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Cats Appoints Theo Richards As CEO After 14 Years of Service With the Company

PRIVATEApr 04, 2024about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

CATS

Theo Richards
Baton RougeTransportationTravel

Description

After a series of leadership changes, including the dismissal of the CEO in April 2022 and the subsequent appointments of interim CEOs, CATS has officially hired Theo Richards, who has been with the company for 14 years, as the new CEO.

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Company

CATS

Location

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

About

Capital Area Transit System is the public transportation provider for the Cities of Baton Rouge and Baker, Louisiana, and the surrounding areas. Enriching the lives of our customers and communities by fostering independence and safety...connecting you to what matters.

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