We are excited to introduce you to CTS’s newest addition to the team, Michael Ringgenberg our new Director of Clarksville Transit System. Mr. Ringgenberg took on the position of Director for CTS on March 6, 2023. He supersedes Mr. Arthur Bing and is excited to continue the great work of serving the Clarksville Community. Mr. Ringgenberg has an extensive Transit Management background and he is also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force with 24 years of service. Please help us welcome our new Director of Clarksville Transit System.

25-year TANK veteran to lead transit agency into the future.
Ft. Wright, KY– The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) is pleased to announce the selection of Gina Douthat to the role of General Manager, effective immediately.
Douthat has held various positions with TANK since 1997, most recently as Deputy General Manager and Director of Communications and Development.
During her time at TANK, Douthat has provided oversight to areas including marketing and communications, planning, IT and customer service.
“I am honored by the faith the TANK Board of Directors has placed in me and am excited to jump in and begin the work to determine priorities and lead this organization. I believe in our mission to provide exceptional transit services to the people of Northern Kentucky, and I am grateful for the opportunity to build on our strong foundation and continue to serve the community,” said Douthat.
Scott Guenther, partner at Adams Law and current chair of TANK’s Board of Directors, stated, “TANK has an excellent culture that has enabled it to successfully navigate many recent challenges, including the COVID pandemic and an expansive system redesign. In her role as Deputy General Manager, Ms. Douthat has been a huge part of those successes. TANK’s Board of Directors believes that Ms. Douthat’s qualifications, vast experience in public transit, and unique skill set make her the perfect candidate to maintain the positive momentum TANK has and to make TANK an even better organization moving forward.”
Douthat replaces Andrew Aiello as General Manager. She has served as Interim General Manager since August when Aiello resigned to join the Executive team at Cincinnati Metro.

Aiello currently serves as general manager of TANK, a role he has held since 2010, overseeing the daily operations of the transit system that provides more than three million passenger trips per year.
Related To: Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA)
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) has selected Andrew Aiello to join its executive leadership team as chief of staff, effective Oct. 10.
In this role, Aiello will support a variety of key cross-agency functions, projects and initiatives in alignment with SORTA's strategic plan. His responsibilities will include oversight of the technology, procurement, project management and board liaison departments.
Aiello currently serves as general manager of the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK), a role he has held since 2010, overseeing the daily operations of the transit system that provides more than three million passenger trips per year. His extensive transportation background also includes the leadership roles of deputy general manager and assistant director of communications with TANK, as well as planning roles with the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Transportation.
“Andy’s strategic thought-leadership, passion for transportation and experience building transit-related partnerships in the region will make him a great addition to our dynamic leadership team,” said SORTA CEO and General Manager Darryl Haley. “We look forward to the new perspective and knowledge that he will bring as we continue working to reinvent Metro for the future.”
Aiello holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in urban and regional planning and philosophy from Miami University and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Linder College of Business.
He serves on the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board of Advisors; the Northern Kentucky University, College of Informatics Advisory Board; and the Kentuckians for Better Transportation Board of Directors.
Source: Mass Transit