Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
Description
Christopher Durand has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), effective November 21, 2024, following a nationwide search. Durand has a long history with RIPTA, previously serving as Interim CEO and playing a key role in guiding the agency through economic challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
FundzWatch™ Score
64
Medium Activity
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