Angela Castro to Serve as RTC’s Next CEO

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), Las Vegas, has appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer Angela Castro as the agency’s next CEO, assuming the role January 15.

Castro is a longtime RTC employee, serving the agency for more than 15 years. In her current role, she acts as a senior strategist and advisor to the CEO and oversees government affairs, media and marketing, procurement, safety and security, and transportation demand management.

As CEO, she will lead the agency as it works to address transit funding challenges and meet the region’s evolving transportation needs. “Angela understands this agency, this community, and the critical role transportation plays in Southern Nevada’s future,” said Clark County Commissioner and RTC Board Chair Justin Jones.

Before becoming deputy CEO, Castro held other senior leadership positions at RTC, including chief strategy, policy, and marketing officer. Castro serves on APTA’s Marketing, Communications, and Customer Experience Committee and has been involved with APTA’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee as a liaison.

Castro will succeed MJ Maynard-Carey, who has led the agency for the past seven years and served as deputy CEO for more than a decade prior. She was also past chair and vice-chair of the APTA Board of Directors.

Castro thanked Maynard-Carey for her leadership and mentorship. She said, “I am proud of what our team has accomplished…. As Southern Nevada continues to grow, the RTC will remain focused on strengthening our transportation network, supporting our region’s economy, and connecting people to the places and opportunities that matter most.”