Shawn M. Donaghy

Shawn M. Donaghy, MPA, currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the North County Transit District, a position held since March 2024. Prior to this role, Donaghy was Chief Executive Officer at C-TRAN from June 2017 to February 2024, overseeing operations in the Greater Vancouver/Portland area and leading significant projects such as a $7.5 billion I-5 bridge replacement initiative and the Mill Plain Bus Rapid Transit project. Donaghy has held various leadership positions, including Chief Operating Officer at Trinity Metro and Chief Operations Officer at SORTA/Metro, where responsibilities encompassed transit operations, strategic planning, intergovernmental relations, and labor negotiations. With a Master's in Public Administration from Tarleton State University and a Bachelor's in Leadership and Communication from Northern Kentucky University, Donaghy possesses extensive expertise in public transportation management, operational efficiency, and community engagement.