Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Update:
- Stephanie Cutter appointed Chief Executive Officer of Chatham Area Transit Authority, effective immediately.
- Cutter will oversee operational, financial, and strategic functions to improve customer experience and service reliability.
- Priorities include modernizing the fleet, expanding mobility options, and strengthening partnerships across Chatham County.
- Cutter brings five years in public transportation and over 30 years of organizational leadership, including as City Manager of Savannah.
2/25/2026 – The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Cutter as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Cutter has served as CAT’s Interim Chief Executive Officer since June 2024, providing leadership and continuing key initiatives focused on service reliability, workforce development, and community engagement.
“I believe Ms. Cutter’s appointment is a step in the right direction,” said Detric Leggett, Chair of the CAT Board of Directors. “We look forward to meaningful results for our community during this transitional period.”
As CEO, Cutter will oversee all operational, financial, and strategic functions of the Authority, continuing efforts to enhance customer experience, modernizing the fleet, expanding mobility options, and strengthening partnerships across Chatham County.
“I am honored to serve as CEO of Chatham Area Transit Authority,” said Cutter. “CAT plays a vital role in connecting our community to opportunity, and I look forward to working alongside our dedicated team and partners to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative transit solutions for the people we serve.”
Cutter brings five years of experience in public transportation and more than 30 years of organizational leadership, including previous service as City Manager for the City of Savannah.
Read more on the official CAT website
