COTA Appoints Garth Weithman As New Deputy Chief ...

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to approve a contract naming Garth Weithman the organization’s new Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Weithman will help oversee COTA’s transit operations, human resources, and information, innovation, and technology. Quotes from Leadership “I am pleased that our Board recognizes Garth’s indelible contribution to COTA and approved the contract appointing him to Deputy CEO,” said COTA President/CEO Monica Téllez-Fowler. “Garth shares my values as a servant leader. His dedication to improving access to transit and his desire to bring out the best in everyone he works with made our decision to promote him an easy one. Garth will be an asset to COTA as we prepare for a historic expansion of public transit in Central Ohio.” Garth Weithman's Background Weithman joined COTA in 2022 as Chief of Staff, serving as senior adviser to COTA’s leadership team. Prior to COTA, he was the Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Advocacy at the United Way of Central Ohio, and also served as a Public Affairs Specialist at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. Garth Weithman's Comments “I am grateful to Monica and our Board of Trustees for trusting me and allowing me to continue serving our region,” Weithman said. “I look forward to supporting our team to ensure transportation is never a barrier to opportunity, but rather a pathway to success.” Educational Background and Affiliations He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Otterbein University and a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management from The Ohio State University. He is a member of Leadership Columbus Class of 2021 and a former Alumni Society Board Member for The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Support and Additional Information Support the New Americans magazine to continue to serve our community with precise news that affect the new American, immigrant and refugee community. Donate here Deba Uwadiae is an international journalist, author, global analyst, consultant, publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of the New Americans Magazine Group, Columbus, Ohio. He is a member of the Ohio Legislative Correspondents Association, OCLA. Recent COTA News COTA Suspends Fares Through June 25 Due to Weather Forecast On Heat: The fare suspension is due to upcoming weather conditions. COTA Expands Late-Night Service Hours: The agency has announced extended late-night service hours. COTA Offers Free Ride During Extreme Temperatures: The board has offered free rides during extreme heat conditions. COTA Board Of Trustees Approves $238M Operating And Capital Budgets: The board has approved the budgets for operations and capital projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06