Former Public Transit Agency CEO Mark Aesch Nominated to Lead FTA

11/11/2026

Mark Aesch headshot on green background.

On November 10, Mark Aesch was nominated to be Federal Transit Administrator. Aesch would fill the position that has been vacant since Marcus Molinaro resigned in February. Matthew Cahill is currently running FTA as acting Deputy Administrator and Chief Counsel.

Aesch is currently CEO and founder of management consulting company TransPro, which has worked with public transportation systems. He is also a senior advisor and executive coach at Boston Consulting Group.

Aesch was previously CEO of the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, NY. During that time, he served on APTA’s Board of Directors, Legislative Committee, and other committees. He helped form the Rays the Mark Foundation, which supports people in the public transportation industry facing serious health and personal challenges.

APTA congratulated Aesch on his nomination. APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released the following statement: “We look forward to working closely with him and the Administration to strengthen public transit systems nationwide, support economic growth, and improve mobility for millions of Americans.

“FTA plays an essential role in supporting the $102 billion public transportation industry, which provides billions of trips annually, employs 450,000 people directly, supports millions of private-sector jobs, and gives families an affordable way to reach jobs, school, and healthcare.

“Aesch brings valuable real-world experience to the role as former CEO of the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority in New York and as founder and CEO of TransPro, advising public transportation systems. He understands that reliable, affordable public transportation is vital to household budgets and to economic growth.

“He is also a longtime leader within our industry, having served on APTA’s Board of Directors and Legislative Committee and helped form the Rays the Mark Foundation. We urge the Senate to act swiftly on this nomination, and we look forward to working with Aesch and FTA to improve public transit systems, create jobs, and ensure affordable access to mobility across the country.”