GLOUCESTER, Mass. (July 23, 2019) – The Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) Advisory Board announced today the appointment of Felicia S. Webb as the new CATA Administrator.
Webb, who has been serving as Interim Administrator since late last year, signed a three-year employment contract. She succeeds Paul Talbot and brings to the position a deep knowledge of regional transit operations and finances, a network of relationships, familiarity with the key challenges facing the Authority, and a passion for public transportation.
Jim Destino, CATA Advisory Board Chair, said “The Advisory Board is confident Ms. Webb will provide innovative leadership that will build a promising outlook and vision for the Authority. She is eager to work with and listen to customers and businesses to develop and implement long-term strategies that will enhance operations. Under her direction she will lead CATA through and past the next phase of planning for delivering quality regional transportation.”
Ms. Webb will provide strategic leadership in the overall operation of the Authority by working with the Advisory Board, the executive management team, staff, and external stakeholders to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies in support of Cape Ann’s public transportation system as governed by MGL Chapter 161B. She will ensure adherence to the mission of the Authority to provide excellent customer service through efficient, reliable, safe, and affordable transit options to all of its customers and communities.
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