Sound Transit names Brooke Belman as acting CEO following departure of Rogoff

The Sound Transit Board appointed Brooke Belman to serve as acting CEO of the agency following the departure of Peter Rogoff on May 31. The agency has started a national search for a permanent candidate and calls Belman a longtime agency leader, who will be tasked with carrying the agency through the transition.

“Sound Transit will not miss a beat as Brooke steps forward to lead during the final phase of our CEO search,” said Sound Transit Board Chair Kent Keel, a member of the University Place City Council. “Brooke brings seasoned leadership, deep knowledge of Sound Transit’s work and a strong commitment to our riders and the public as we advance the nation’s largest transit expansion.”

Upon the arrival of a permanent CEO, Belman will return to her current role as the agency’s chief of staff. Since joining Sound Transit in 2004, Belman’s leadership roles have included deputy executive director, land use planning and development; chief of staff of the design engineering and construction management department; and director of community engagement. Belman previously held consultant roles in communications and politics.

“I am honored to serve the board and our dedicated staff during this transition. There is no shortage of important and exciting work at Sound Transit, and I am thrilled to partner with our leadership to deliver on our promise to the Puget Sound region,” said Belman.

A subcommittee of the Sound Transit Board of Directors chaired by Keel is leading the national search for a new CEO to succeed Rogoff. The position is currently advertised, and this spring, the subcommittee is scheduled to identify finalists who will be considered by the full board.