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Chief Executive Officer
Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System
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Posted: 02-Apr-26
Location: Normal, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Administrative
Operations
Years of Experience:
2 - 4
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit) seeks to fill an impactful leadership position – Chief Executive Officer. As the agency’s leader, the General Manager provides leadership as the public face of the organization. The selected candidate will also manage a complex and diverse organization with responsibility for delivering the highest level of service to customers, the highest level of return on taxpayer investment, and the positive public perception of the transit system and its service brands.
Led by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the City of Bloomington and Town of Normal, Connect Transit is the primary public transit system servicing Bloomington and Normal, Illinois. Fifty fixed-route buses serve the 11 year-round fixed-service bus routes, providing transportation throughout Bloomington-Normal communities. In addition, there are three routes implemented during the academic year to support the additional student population. With 22 Connect Mobility paratransit buses and five Connect FLEX eight-passenger vans, the agency serves an annual ridership of more than 2.28 million residents and visitors.
Connect Transit seeks an individual who will manage a complex and diverse organization with responsibility for delivering the highest level of service to customers, the highest level of return on taxpayer investment, and the positive public perception of the transit system and its service brands. The selected candidate will be responsible for strategic planning and execution; fiscal management; and management of the Board, staff, and stakeholders while ensuring the best interests of the transit system.
A typical way of demonstrating qualifications is:
Having successful executive management experience in public transportation and/or public administration.
Having a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation, Urban Planning, Engineering, or equivalent is required.
Additionally, the successful candidate will possess knowledge of administrative principles and methods related to transit operations, public administration, strategic long-term fiscal planning, issues influencing regional mobility, and relevant legal and legislative processes. The candidate must also possess the ability to plan and coordinate the integrated work of the organization; develop and implement objectives, policies, procedures, and goals; represent the agency before officials and the public; provide innovative solutions to improve processes and operations; secure capital funding; and attract and develop talent. Well-qualified candidates will receive an annual salary ranging from $176,000 to $193,000 plus an attractive compensation package.
This is an excellent opportunity that offers attractive compensation, relocation, and equal opportunity. Connect Transit values diversity at all levels of its workforce – diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. To be considered, please visit https://www.KL2connects.com/openings, select the Connect Transit listing, and upload your letter of interest, resume, salary expectations, and four (4) to five (5) professional references (preferably supervisory and including name, title, phone number, email address, and relationship to you). For more information on this exciting opportunity, please connect with KL2’s Bob Babbitt at Bob@KL2connects.com. Thank you!
KL2 Connects LLC
Public transit industry expertise and specialization
More than 225 combined years of transit industry management experience
More than 220 searches (dozens of CEOs) across more than 65 agencies
Extensive experience working with boards in transparent environments
Experience leading transit organizations of similar size and complexity
Senior transit executives as project managers
Direct engagement of KL2 principals, not just oversight
Extensive APTA management, board, and committee experience
Decades of career experience identifying, developing, and managing transit talent
Access to comprehensive transit industry databases
Industry insider access, access to passive as well as active candidates
Several regional offices — the agility to quickly adjust to clients’ needs
A commitment to diversity (40% of CEO placements have been women or minorities)