CDTA Announces Interim Chief Executive Officer

ALBANY, NY (December 18, 2024) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Board of Directors announced at their monthly Board Meeting on Wednesday, December 18, that CDTA’s Vice President of Finance & Administration, Michael Collins, will be named Interim Chief Executive Officer.

“The Board of Directors is confident that Mike Collins is the right person to lead the organization during the ongoing search for a new CEO,” said Jayme Lahut, Board Chairman. “Mike's experience and commitment toward providing innovative mobility solutions to the residents of the Capital Region, makes him the ideal choice. However, the Board remains steadfast in their pursuit of appointing the most suitable candidate to lead CDTA into a successful future.”

Current CDTA CEO Carm Basile announced in June he would retire after more than 43 years with the authority. His final day at CDTA will be Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

"As Interim CEO of CDTA, I am privileged to uphold our legacy of serving the Capital Region community,” said Mike Collins. “With almost four decades of experience in the transit industry, I am enthusiastic about providing dependable transportation services, while fostering strong collaborations with local businesses and organizations."

Collins has been with CDTA since 1986 and has held several positions throughout his career. He is a Capital Region native. He graduated from Nazareth College with a Bachelor of Science degree. Collins resides in East Greenbush with his wife, Keira. They have three adult children, and three grandchildren.