Randy Clarke (born ) is the general manager and CEO of

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, beginning July 25, 2022. He is also currently serving as the legacy system representative on the

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Executive Committee.

Early life and career

Clarke grew up in

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. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and history from

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and a master's degree in public policy, planning and management from the

University of Southern Maine The University of Southern Maine (USM) is a public university with campuses in Gorham and Portland, Maine, United States. It is the southernmost university in the University of Maine System. It was founded as two separate state universities, Go ...

in 1999. Clarke joined the

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in 2009, serving as director of security initiatives, acting chief safety officer, and later deputy chief operating officer. After leaving MBTA, Clarke became the vice president of operations of the American Public Transportation Association. Clarke served as president and CEO of the

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, from 2018 until 2022.

General manager of WMATA

Clarke was selected as the next general manager by the WMATA Board of Directors on May 10, 2022, succeeding former general manager Paul J. Wiedefeld.

Personal life

Clarke is married to Kimberley Sweeney, who he met on a subway on the way to a

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game.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Clarke, Randy Living people 1970s births Acadia University alumni People from Pictou County University of Southern Maine alumni Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority general managers Canadian emigrants to the United States