By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | August 14, 2025

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors has appointed Chief Legal Counsel Jonathan Hunt as interim General Manager and CEO. The move follows the July 17 retirement of Collie Greenwood.

Hunt, a dedicated member of MARTA’s legal department for nearly 12 years, expressed his deep honor at the appointment.

 “My experience at MARTA, my respect for public transit, and my understanding of this Authority’s potential put me in a prime position,” Hunt said. “With the support of MARTA’s team, I intend to address service issues and advance projects ahead of the World Cup.”

The MARTA Board also established a strategic operational advisory group to provide expert guidance to Hunt in his interim role. This group, led by former MARTA General Manager and CEO Keith Parker, includes seasoned professionals such as Metro Atlanta Chamber CEO Katie Kirkpatrick, Atlanta Regional Commission Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach, and City of Atlanta Chief Strategy Officer Peter Aman.

Board Chair Jennifer Ide said the decision to select an internal leader is not a signal of complacency.

 “An internal candidate with institutional knowledge, combined with the advisory group’s counsel, will help with strategic decision-making and guide the search for a permanent leader,” Ide said.

The Board’s search committee—comprising Ide, Valencia Williamson, Al Pond, Rita Scott, and Sagirah Jones—will work with an executive search firm to find a permanent GM/CEO.

Hunt became Chief Legal Counsel in 2024. He brings decades of experience in transit, real estate, finance, corporate law, and construction management. Before joining MARTA, he served as Assistant City Attorney for Atlanta, representing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He also serves as president of the American Public Transportation Association’s Legal Affairs Committee and sits on its national board.

Chief Customer Experience Officer Rhonda Allen, who served as acting GM/CEO since June 18, will continue leading customer-focused projects. This includes rolling out MARTA’s new Breeze fare system.

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