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DART names Nathaniel Ford Sr. as its next president and CEO
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· July 21, 2026
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit has a new leader. The DART Board of Directors selected Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. as the agency's next president and CEO. He will start on October 26. Ford has extensive…
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Key takeaway The DART Board of Directors selected Nathaniel P.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit has a new leader. The DART Board of Directors selected Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.
as the agency's next president and CEO. He will start on October 26. Ford has extensive experience in public transportation, having worked in several states.
His career began as a train operator and he has held CEO positions in various cities. Further details about Ford's background and the selection process are available from the DART Board of Directors announcement.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC5 DFW ·
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