Alex Clifford

Alex Clifford assumed the role of RTD’s Chief Executive Officer on January 31, 2022, with over 30 years of experience in transit leadership, including 8 years of policy experience as a city councilman.

Prior to joining RTD, he served as CEO at Santa Cruz METRO for over seven years.

For his many accomplishments at METRO, he was named Small Transit Operators’ 2017 Transit Professional of the Year by California Transit Association (CTA). The award honors an outstanding individual who has provided strong leadership and vision. He is a Fellow of the Eno Transportation Foundation, and a graduate of the Leadership APTA (American Public Transportation Association) program.

Mr. Clifford currently serves on several industry boards, including California Transit Association as an Executive Committee Member and a State Legislative Committee Member; CALACT Legislative Committee as Vice Chair; and on the American Public Transit Association Board of Directors for 2021 – 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic, Pomona, and a Master in Business Administration from California Baptist University.