DRPT names Trogdon public transportation chief

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation last month named Zach Trogdon chief of public transportation.

He most recently served as executive director of the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA). In that role, Trogdon led the daily activities of the authority, managed capital facility projects and established a capital fund to more effectively plan the acquisition, maintenance and repair of major assets, DRPT officials said in a press release.

He now leads the evaluation, assistance and execution of DRPT’s $4.7 billion portfolio of public transportation, commuter assistance and congestion management programs throughout the state.

Trogdon has 20 years of executive experience in the public sector. Prior to serving WATA, he was the county administrator in Charles City County and a town manager in North Carolina.

Trogdon succeeds DRPT Director Jennifer DeBruhl, who was named the agency’s leader in June after serving in an acting capacity since March.