Leadership Team
Meet Our Leadership Team
Katharine Kelleman, CEO
Katharine Kelleman has the pleasure to serve as chief executive officer of Pittsburgh Regional Transit, the public transit system serving the Pittsburgh region.
She is responsible for the daily operations of a 700-vehicle bus fleet and an 80-vehicle light-rail system that provide service to more than 130,000 riders a day. She also oversees the organization's capital and operating budgets; partners and builds relationships with regional stakeholders; and develops and manages local and federally-funded projects that enhance and expand transit access.
Since taking the reigns as CEO in 2018, Katharine has focused on providing safe, reliable, and more affordable and accessible transit service to the Pittsburgh region. She has established better communication with riders, fought to find creative solutions for a more equitable fare system, and championed the development of a 25-year plan for the agency.
Before coming to Pittsburgh, Katharine served as CEO at Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) in Tampa, Fla. and previously held leadership roles in Baltimore and Dallas. She began her career as a transit planner in San Angelo, Texas.
Katharine received her Bachelor's degree in history from the University of Colorado and her Master's degree in public administration from San Angelo State University.
She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and serves on the Board of Directors of the American Public Transportation Association, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Queens Gambit, WTS International, and PWN, the Professional Women's Network.
Katharine lives in Mt. Lebanon with her husband and two sons.
