Debbie Cotton, director of the Phoenix Public Transit Department, has taken on a new assignment as interim director for the Phoenix Convention Center. In her place, Neal Young will serve as the interim public transit director effective Nov. 18, 2011. Young has more than 28 years of experience in progressively responsible management roles in the public sector leading organizations, operations and programs with experience in housing, human services, economic security, and water agencies. Young holds a master's degree and Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University.