Robert Kyle joins San Joaquin RTD as new CFO

Robert Kyle has joined the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) as the newest member of the executive leadership team. As chief financial officer, Kyle will oversee San Joaquin RTD’s operating and capital budgets, financial reporting, grants and procurement. 

Kyle brings more than 24 years of experience in financial leadership positions, most recently serving as CFO for a manufacturing plant in Stockton, Calif. Prior to that, he worked as a contractor in Kabul, Afghanistan, for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as the director of finance where he was involved in two notable projects: Sika South (Stabilization in Key Areas) and ACEP (Afghanistan Clean Energy Program).  

“Finding the right CFO is no small task,” said CEO Alex Clifford.  “Mr. Kyle brings with him a wealth of financial management experience and a track record of achievements.  For these reasons, he is the ideal leader to take the helm of our finance operations and deliver a comprehensive strategic financial vision that will help drive RTD’s future and success.” 

Kyle is dual licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). He is a six-year U.S. Army veteran having assignments in South Korean, West Germany and Georgia, U.S.