Randy Clarke

Randy Clarke (born 1976 or 1977)^[1] is the general manager and CEO of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority,^[2] beginning July 25, 2022.^[3] He is also currently serving as the legacy system representative on the American Public Transportation Association Executive Committee.^[4]

Randy Clarke
Clarke in December 2024
General manager and CEO of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Incumbent
Assumed office July 25, 2022
Preceded by	Andy Off
Personal details
Born	1976 or 1977 (age 47–48)
Education	Acadia University (BA) University of Southern Maine (MPP)

Early life and career

Clarke grew up in Pictou, Nova Scotia.^[2] He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and history from Acadia University and a master's degree in public policy, planning and management from the University of Southern Maine in 1999.^[5][6]

Clarke joined the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in 2009, serving as director of security initiatives, acting chief safety officer, and later deputy chief operating officer.^[5][6]

After leaving MBTA, Clarke became the vice president of operations of the American Public Transportation Association.^[1]

Clarke served as president and CEO of the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Austin, Texas, from 2018 until 2022.^[2][7]

General manager of WMATA

Clarke was selected as the next general manager by the WMATA Board of Directors on May 10, 2022, succeeding former general manager Paul J. Wiedefeld.^[8]

Personal life

Clarke is married to Kimberley Sweeney, who he met on a subway on the way to a Red Sox game.^[1]