WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) Board of Directors announced Monday the unanimous appointment of Matthew Scalia as the Executive Director following a nationwide search.
Scalia will start in the new position on April 17, the City of Williamsburg said.
“This is an exciting time for WATA,” said Paul Holt, chair of the WATA Board of Directors. “With the addition of new technologies for the buses, new investments in facilities, and the development of an updated Strategic Plan, WATA is improving services for both operators and riders through the Historic Triangle. The hiring of an Executive Director is an opportunity to continue our commitment to the important work of evolving WATA to better meet the region’s goals. On behalf of my colleagues on the Board of Directors, we want to welcome Matt and look forward to a long and productive working relationship with him.”
Acording to the city, Scalia is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and recently retired from the U.S. Army as a Colonel following a 27-year career. He also received a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. While in the military, Scalia served as the city manager of Fort Benning, Georgia, and recently as Deputy Senior Executive U.S. Army Installation Command of Fort Eustis.
“I’m excited and fortunate to join the WATA as its Executive Director,” Scalia said. “My family and I fell in love with the area when we moved here two years ago and I’m looking forward to being part of a team which provides such an important service to the community.”
