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Centro announces search for its next CEO

Centro, the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority, is now searching for a new CEO. Its previous top executive, Brian Schultz, went on leave back in October and has now told the Centro board of directors that his health issues are preventing his return to work. Deputy CEO Christopher Tuff will continue leading the Authority until it finds a new CEO. (Eric Reinhardt / CNYBJ)

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro on Tuesday announced its board of directors is searching for the next CEO of the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority. “This is a time of profound change for our community and a tremendous opportunity for Centro,” Nicholas Laino, chairman of the Authority, said in a news release. “Our search will […]

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Centro on Tuesday announced its board of directors is searching for the next CEO of the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority.

“This is a time of profound change for our community and a tremendous opportunity for Centro,” Nicholas Laino, chairman of the Authority, said in a news release. “Our search will identify a leader who exemplifies the organization’s values and appreciates the importance of public transportation in a service area like ours.”

Former CEO Brian Schultz went on leave on back on Oct. 16, 2023 and has informed the Centro board of “serious health issues” impacting his continued employment with the Authority, per the Tuesday announcement.

The Centro board on Monday approved a mutual separation agreement that “recognizes Mr. Schultz’s personal circumstances while maintaining the Authority’s responsibility to the public interest.” Schultz had served as the Authority’s CEO since 2020.

Deputy CEO Christopher Tuff will lead the Authority and its subsidiary corporations during this time of transition. Tuff has been leading the Authority since Schultz went on leave.

“Christopher has been our Deputy CEO for three years and has more than eight years experience working in our organization,” Laino said. “He has exhibited strong leadership overseeing a wide range of projects at Centro including bus design and purchases, alternative propulsion systems, labor relations, employee recognition and retention programs. He also possesses strong financial and compliance skills, important characteristics in leading a public transit authority.”