Chief Executive Officer (Cincinnati)

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA)

Chief Executive Officer

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary: $250,000 - $315,000
Filing deadline: First review of applications: April 17, 2025

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. The CEO provides visionary leadership across all operational, financial, safety, and strategic initiatives. The CEO is responsible for driving growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing the effective management of budget and resources. A dynamic and strategic leader, the CEO must possess strong political acumen, financial expertise, and a proven ability to foster collaboration with community leaders and stakeholders. This role requires a focus on financial sustainability through prudent planning, effective use of state and federal grants, and the cultivation of a robust safety culture and practices. The CEO will also play a key role in shaping a positive organizational culture while ensuring the long-term stability and success of the transit system. The CEO is responsible for the administrative management of all services and operations for the Authority’s fixed route and on-demand public transit system.