The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is the public transportation system serving State College, PA and the main campus of Penn State.  We operate three distinct programs - CATABUS conventional bus service; CATAGO! microtransit service, CATARIDE paratransit service primarily for seniors and persons with disabilities; and CATACOMMUTE services that include vanpools and carpool matching for long-distance commuters.

Transportation

Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA)

David Rishel

Molly Ziegler

Luke Keller

Javier Cordero

Elizabeth Bittner

Dmitry Wall

Deejay Hackenberg

Rick Evans

Michelle Saavedra

Marin Yang

Kelly Saylor

Noah Soriano

Zach Polin

Sara Romage

Derek Sherman

Mark Kutzer

Lyndon Swanson

Leann Pentz

Kimberly Fragola

Megan Ensor

Lori Miller

Donny Lynch

Bruce Donovan

The Human Resources and Compliance team at CATA focuses on recruiting, developing, and retaining talent while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards. They manage employee training and safety programs, promote inclusivity for persons with disabilities, and support community engagement initiatives, enhancing overall workforce effectiveness and compliance within the transportation authority.

Human Resources and Compliance

Operations and Administration

Finance and Accounting

Human Resources and Compliance

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Operations and Administration

Finance and Accounting