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OCTA CEO and OCBC Board Member Art Leahy to Take Over Reigns at Metro
| Source: Orange County Business Council
IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - March 5, 2009) - The Orange County Business Council (OCBC) tips
its hat to one of its own, Board Member Art Leahy, for his appointment as
the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Chief Executive Officer
Thursday. After spending eight years as CEO of the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA), Leahy will take over for the retiring
Roger Snoble as Metro CEO.
"During his tenure, Art's leadership has transcended his oversight at
OCTA," said Lucy Dunn, OCBC president and CEO. "He has been a valued and
trusted advisor to the county's business community, community leaders and
elected officials, labor and environmental representatives. Art is truly a
great leader for Orange County who will be genuinely missed."
As a member of OCBC's Board of Directors since 2007, Leahy also served as a
founding member of the Business Council's regional transportation
initiative OCMoves. Leahy also played an intricate role in the renewal of
Measure M, the biggest pro-transportation vote in Orange County since 1912.
The half-cent sales tax approved in November of 2006 looked to generate
nearly $12 billion over 30 years, monies that have and will continue to
fund local transportation improvements that help preserve Orange County's
positive business climate.
"It's ironic that the roads Art worked so hard to improve are the same ones
that take him to his next job," said OCBC Chairman Larry Buster. "Orange
County's infrastructure has greatly benefited from having Art Leahy at the
helm. We look forward to the great opportunities that lie ahead for the
region and a good friend."
About OCBC:
The Orange County Business Council is the leading voice of business in
Orange County, California. OCBC represents and promotes the business
community, working with government and academia, to enhance Orange County's
economic development and prosperity in order to preserve a high quality of
life. OCBC serves member and investor businesses with nearly 200,000
employees and 2,000,000 worldwide. In providing a proactive forum for
business and supporting organizations, OCBC helps assure the financial
growth of America's fifth largest county. For more information, visit
www.ocbc.org.
