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MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood Retiring because of Immigration Issues, Board Says

On June 18, 2025, Greenwood announced his early retirement, citing immigration and personal matters, with his work permit expiring that day.
Under his leadership, Greenwood was appointed general manager and CEO in October 2022, and MARTA won the Outstanding Public Transportation System Award under his tenure.
Amid his departure, MARTA secured its highest bond rating and launched the region’s first bus rapid transit line, while Dickens said `propel MARTA into the future`.
Following his announcement, the MARTA Board of Directors will form a search committee for a new leader, and Rhonda Allen has been named acting General Manager and CEO.
The search for new leadership is underway, and Doug Shipman said `for a needed hard reset in operations and project delivery`.

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The Georgia Sun

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MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood Retires Early Amid Immigration Work Permit Expiration

Collie Greenwood, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of MARTA, has announced his early retirement following the expiration of his work permit on June 18, 2025. Greenwood, a Canadian citizen, remains in the United States legally while awaiting his permanent resident card. Out of an abundance of caution, Greenwood ceased working upon the expiration of […] The post MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood Retires Early Amid Immigration Work Permit Expir…

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Henry Herald

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MARTA GM retiring because of immigration status issues

ATLANTA — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors and General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood jointly announced Thursday his early retirement because of immigration status issues.

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Bloomberg

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CEO of Atlanta Transit System Steps Down After Delay in Getting Green Card

The head of the largest transit system in Atlanta is stepping down as a result of problems with his immigration status.

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MARTA CEO steps down, citing ‘immigration status, personal matters’

Collie Greenwood, CEO of MARTA, has resigned from his position.

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MARTA CEO departs from company citing immigration status

The board of directors of MARTA announced that the CEO is stepping down due to immigration and personal matters during a meeting on Thursday afternoon.

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