NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution tomorrow, September 22, 2026, to add the next-ranked candidate to its CEO search and maintain a field of three finalists. The proposed action follows the withdrawal of one finalist from consideration. 

“The selection of RTA’s next Chief Executive Officer is one of the Board’s most important responsibilities,” said RTA Board Chair Ann Duplessis. “We remain focused on completing a thoughtful process and identifying the leader best prepared to serve RTA’s employees, riders and the New Orleans community.” 

The next phase of the search is expected to include engagement with local transit experts and the New Orleans community ahead of final interviews. Details will be shared as they are confirmed.

At its October 27 meeting, the Board anticipates entering executive session, as permitted by law, to conduct final interviews. The Board will then return to open session to vote on its selection for RTA’s next Chief Executive Officer.  

Information about the search, candidate backgrounds, key milestones and Board materials is available on the RTA CEO Search webpage at norta.com/ceo.