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Citilink Appoints New Board Members and Officers for 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind., (Feb. 24, 2025) — Citilink recently announced the appointment and re-appointment of board members for 2025. Fort Wayne City Council has re-appointed Councilwoman Rohli Booker and appointed State Representative Kyle Miller to serve on the Citilink Board of Directors. Additionally, Melissa Fisher was appointed by Mayor Sharon Tucker to replace former board member Brenda Niccum.
The 2025 Citilink Board of Directors and Officers are:
● Konrad Urberg, Chair
● Sherese Fortriede, Vice Chair
● Pone Vongphachanh, Secretary
● J. Nelson Coats, Board Member
● Melissa Fisher, Board Member
● Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Rohli Booker, Board Member
● State Representative Kyle Miller, Board Member
Board members are residents of the Public Transportation Corporation (PTC) taxing district and serve four-year terms. Appointments are made in accordance with Indiana Code 36-9-4-15, with three members appointed by the Mayor and four by City Council. Board members oversee Citilink’s executive, fiscal, and legislative policies, ensuring the organization continues to serve
the community effectively. These roles are unpaid appointments, reflecting the dedication and commitment of the board to public service.
Citilink board meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Alan McMahan Room at the downtown Allen County Public Library. An exception will occur in June, with the meeting moved to the fourth Thursday to accommodate Juneteenth celebrations.
Meetings are open to the public, and the Alan McMahan Room is located on the first floor of the library behind Reader’s Services.
General Manager and CEO of Citilink John Metzinger said he looks forward to the board’s leadership in helping Citilink serve the Greater Fort Wayne community.
“With their diverse expertise and dedication to public service, our board continues to play a crucial role in guiding Citilink as we work toward providing reliable, accessible and efficient transportation for all residents,” said Metzinger. “This leadership is more important than ever as we collaborate to address the ongoing challenges surrounding public transit funding and ensure the long-term sustainability of our services.”
For more information about Citilink and its board, visit www.fwcitilink.com/about.
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About Citilink:
Citilink is the public transportation provider for Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the surrounding areas.
With a mission of linking people to life, Citilink operates a comprehensive network of bus routes,
serving thousands of passengers daily. Committed to providing safe, reliable, and accessible
transportation, Citilink plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors
alike. To learn more information about Citilink, visit the website at www.fwcitilink.com
