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8/8/2024



Rail News: Railroading People

MARTA hires TSA exec to lead external affairs team


Steven Parker
Photo – MARTA

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The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has named attorney Steven Parker assistant general manager of external affairs.

Most recently, he was the chief innovation officer for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Parker will be responsible for directing and overseeing federal, state and local government affairs, community engagement, marketing, sales and communications.

He previously served as deputy state director for U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and political director for Ossoff's Senate campaign. Parker also served stints as a senior city attorney in Atlanta, an attorney at Balch & Bingham LLP, and vice president and senior counsel for Fidelity National Title Group. 

“[Parker's] deep experience engaging with government officials and the community around policy will be key to our success going forward," said Collie Greenwood, MARTA's CEO and general manager, in a press release. "He’ll be leading a great team of professionals focused on helping advance and communicate our most important priorities.”

Parker was recently confirmed by Atlanta's city council to serve on the Metro Atlanta Land Bank Authority, which acquires dilapidated properties and transforms them to productive use with an emphasis on affordable housing.