Leadership

Katharine Kelleman, CEO


Katharine Kelleman serves as chief executive officer of Pittsburgh Regional Transit, the public transit system serving the Pittsburgh region.

She is responsible for the daily operations of a 700-vehicle bus fleet and an 80-vehicle light-rail system that provide service to more than 100,000 riders a day. She also oversees the organization's capital and operating budgets; partners and builds relationships with regional stakeholders; and successfully develops and manages local and federally-funded projects that enhance and expand transit access.

Since taking the reigns as CEO in 2018, Katharine has focused on providing safe, reliable, and more affordable and accessible transit service to the Pittsburgh region. She has established better communication with riders, fought to find creative and incremental solutions for a more equitable fare system, championed the development of a 25-year plan for the agency.

Katharine previously served as the youngest director in the Baltimore transit system and was the youngest chief at the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit in Tampa, Fla.

Katharine received her Bachelor's degree in history from the University of Colorado and her Master's degree in public administration from San Angelo State University. She holds a black belt in taekwondo and serves on the boards of American Public Transportation Association, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Queens Gambit, and WTS International.

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