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Michael S. Townes / President/CEO HRT
Michael S. Townes has been President/CEO of HRT since 1999. Over
the past three decades, Michael has devoted his career to public
transportation. In November 1986, Michael joined the Peninsula
Transportation District Commission (PENTRAN) as the Assistant
to the Executive Director. He was appointed Acting Executive Director
in 1988 and became Executive Director in July 1989. Effective
October 1, 1999, Michael became the Executive Director of the
newly formed Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads
(Hampton Roads Transit).
Michael is the recipient of several distinguished awards including
the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Executive
of the Year award, the Women in Transit Committee Achievement
Award, and the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Conference
of Minority Public Administrators. He was also appointed to Virginia’s
Specialized Transportation Committee by Governor George Allen
in 1996.
Michael also plays a vital role throughout the various organizations
he belongs to. He currently serves as Chairman of the American
Public Transportation Association, is the Legislative Chair for
COMTO and the Virginia Transit Association. He also belongs to
the Board of Directors for the Virginia High Speed Rail Development
Committee. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in Political
Science as well as a master’s degree in Urban Regional Planning
from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.
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