MARTA Names Interim CEO Following Greenwood’s Retirement

MARTA announced Thursday that longtime attorney Jonathan Hunt has been named interim General Manager and CEO, following the unexpected retirement of Collie Greenwood on July 17. Chief Customer Experience Officer Rhonda Allen had beenserving as acting CEO since June 18.

Hunt, who has worked in MARTA’s legal department for 12 years and became chief legal counsel in 2024, said he is “honored” by the opportunity to lead the transit authority.

“My experience at MARTA, the respect I have for public transit and understanding of what this Authority is capable of, along with the relationships I’ve built in metro Atlanta put me in a prime position to serve in this interim role,” Hunt said. “With the support of MARTA’s executive team and staff, I intend to immediately get to work addressing service issues and advancing projects ahead of the World Cup.”

Before joining MARTA, Hunt served as an assistant city attorney for Atlanta, where his clients included Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He also serves as president of the American Public Transportation Association’s Legal Affairs Committee and sits on the national board of APTA. His professional background spans transit, real estate, finance, corporate law, and construction management.

MARTA’s Board of Directors also announced the creation of a strategic operational advisory group to assist Hunt during the transition – led by former MARTA CEO Keith Parker and include Metro Atlanta Chamber CEO Katie Kirkpatrick, Atlanta Regional Commission Executive Director and CEO Anna Roach, and City of Atlanta Chief Strategy Officer Peter Aman.

Board Chair Jennifer Ide said the choice of Hunt reflects both stability and a commitment to progress. “An internal candidate with institutional knowledge, combined with the counsel and support of the advisory group, will result in strategic decision-making and guidance on the search for a permanent leader, ensuring alignment in the short and long term,” said Ide.

MARTA’s search for a permanent CEO replacement for Greenwood is underway with a committee that includes Ide, Valencia Williamson, Al Pond, Rita Scott, and Sagirah Jones.