Mar 20, 2025
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) announces the reappointments of Mayor Paul A. Koomar as President, and Lauren R. Welch as Vice President of the GCRTA Board of Trustees. The reappointments follow Board elections held at the annual meeting on March 18, 2025.
More about Mayor Paul A. Koomar
Mayor Paul A. Koomar was sworn in as Mayor of Bay Village on January 1, 2017. He joined the GCRTA Board in March 2021, and served as GCRTA Board Vice President from September 2023 to March 2024, until elected President in March 2024.
More about Lauren R. Welch
Lauren R. Welch brings more than 16 years of experience in marketing, communications and advocacy. She is currently the Interim Director of Communications at Say Yes Cleveland. Ms. Welch joined the GCRTA Board in May 2022, and continues to Chair the Operational Planning and Infrastructure Committee. She was first elected to GCRTA Board Vice President in March 2024.
“GCRTA welcomes the reappointments of Mayor Paul A. Koomar as President and Lauren R. Welch as Vice President of the GCRTA Board of Trustees,” said GCRTA General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, India L. Birdsong Terry. “We anticipate their contributions will continue to provide sound perspectives rooted in customer experience, as we work to strengthen the future of GCRTA.”