DART CEO Pick Delayed Amid Vetting Concerns | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

DART’s board has secretly picked a new CEO — but don’t expect to know who it is until July 21st. The vote, 9-6, came despite concerns over a rushed process, with one finalist added just days before. Board members even accidentally referred to the winner as “a man,” since only Nathaniel Ford — currently leading Jacksonville’s transit — fits that description. His past has drawn scrutiny, including reports of heavy travel during his tenure. Still, Chairman Randall Bryant insists this search was more thorough than ever, aiming to fix governance and secure funding. DART’s been running without a…