APTA begins search for successor to Millar

The American Public Transportation Association has selected the Washington-based executive recruitment firm of Krauthamer & Associates to lead the search for a new president and CEO to succeed William W. Millar, who announced he will retire Oct. 31. after 15 years at the post.

K&A said it will focus on candidates with extensive leadership experience in the public transportation and related industries.

James LaRusch, chief counsel and vice president-corporate affairs for APTA, said: “Bill has dedicated his career of nearly 40 years to improve public transportation, and we are indebted to him for his leadership and service. We wish Bill the best of luck in his retirement, and look forward to finding a successor who can follow his lead in expanding APTA’s reach and effectiveness.”

“We have begun the search process to find a pool of well qualified candidates,” said Gary Krauthamer, founding partner of K&A. “Bill is an internationally known and well respected industry advocate and a well-known expert in the field of public transportation and transportation policy. Together with APTA, we will work to find an executive who can continue his dedication to the advancement of public transportation.”

Krauthamer will lead the search with colleagues Todd Dorfman and Gregg Moser.