The Citilink Board of Directors announced that Chief Executive Officer John Metzinger will leave Citilink in mid-October after accepting an exciting, newly created position that also brings him closer to family.
“On behalf of the Citilink Board of Directors, I want to sincerely thank John for his leadership and dedication over the past five years,” said Board Chair Konrad Urberg. “Under his leadership, Citilink has strengthened its foundation, advanced important initiatives and positioned itself well for the future. John’s commitment to our employees, our riders and the Fort Wayne community has helped strengthen Citilink and advance our mission of providing safe, reliable and accessible public transportation. We are grateful for his many contributions and wish him continued success as he begins an exciting new chapter in his career.”
Metzinger has led Citilink for the past five years and will remain with the organization through mid-October to support a thoughtful and orderly transition.
“It has been a privilege to lead Citilink and work alongside such a dedicated and capable team,” Metzinger said. “I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together and confident in our leadership team’s ability to maintain momentum and advance the important work already underway. I remain fully committed to supporting our employees, riders and Board and helping ensure a smooth transition.”
As part of its commitment to ensuring a thoughtful and orderly transition, the Board of Directors is working to establish interim leadership in advance of Metzinger’s departure. The Board and Citilink’s leadership team will continue developing a transition plan that maintains organizational continuity and builds on the priorities and strategic work already well underway.
