TARTA Names Kattie Bond Chief Capital Officer

In preparation for continued improvements to TARTA facilities in the coming years, Kattie Bond has been promoted to Chief Capital Officer.

Bond joined TARTA in September of 2024 as Director of Capital Projects, and since then has played a major role in several projects that have elevated the long-term viability and customer experience at TARTA facilities. In part due to her efforts, in the last 18 months TARTA has:

·       Completed renovations to Operators areas at the Central Avenue garage and TARTA’s Transit Hub

·       Completed renovations to employee restrooms, with renovations continuing at Central Avenue

·       Replaced the bus apron at Central Avenue and the fence around the employee lot

·       Added dozens of new bus shelters to stops and dozens of new vehicles to the fleet, including TARTA’s first full-sized electric vehicles

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“We have a wonderful team here at TARTA, and I am honored to be asked to take an expanded role in it,” Bond said. “Over the past year and a half, we’ve made real progress improving our facilities while still being a great steward of public funds. That’s something we’ll look to continue in the coming years as long overdue updates take place in our maintenance garage, our Hub and elsewhere.”

In this role, Kattie will provide strategic oversight for all capital programs. TARTA’s Facilities, Buildings and Grounds Department will now also report to Kattie, placing all capital and facility-related functions under a single leadership post.

“We have come a long was as an organization in a few short years, and Kattie’s contribution will be crucial to continuing that momentum,” said TARTA Deputy CEO Rick Bailey. “Capital projects have an impact on customer satisfaction, team morale, public perception and so much more. The projects we’re planning will have a significant positive impact on TARTA and the people who depend on it every day for years to come.”