LTD Announces Two New Chiefs, Fills Leadership Team
Lane Transit District (LTD) has filled two chief-level positions, following an intensive search. LTD’s new Chief Financial Officer is Julie Lindsey, and LTD’s new Chief Operations Officer is Mike Hursh.
Lindsey brings 34 years of financial management to LTD, including local nonprofits, Eugene School District 4J, and Eugene Springfield Fire & EMS. She’s also been an instructor at several regional educational institutions. Lindsey will oversee LTD’s Finance and Procurement departments. “LTD is an organization dedicated to living its Core Values, including collaboration and integrity,” said Lindsey. “Maintaining LTD’s strong financial position with transparency is critical and I look forward to doing it with a talented team.”
Hursh was previously the Chief Executive Officer for Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) in Oakland, CA. He oversaw the launch of a bus rapid transit system and the opening of a major transit hub in San Francisco. Under Hursh’s leadership, AC Transit was awarded the 2023 Outstanding Public Transportation System Award from the American Public Transportation Association. He’ll oversee LTD’s Operations, Fleet, Materials Management, CSC/Accessible Services, and Public Safety departments. “From the moment I stepped onto an LTD bus, I was impressed by the professionalism of the bus operators and the ease of getting around the area on public transit,” said Hursh. “I look forward to sharing my 32 years of transit experience with my new LTD family and the communities we serve.”
LTD CEO Jameson Auten said, “We now have fully-staffed, high caliber executive leadership positioned to do some really important work.” He added, “Putting Mike and Julie on our team at this critical time for LTD means good things for the region as we further develop our role as mobility manager.”