WeGo Public Transit's Patrick Hester has been promoted to the position of deputy chief operating officer (COO) of assets and infrastructure. He joined WeGo as a bus operator in 2017 and rose through the ranks, serving most recently as facilities manager.
“Patrick is a dedicated professional with a proven record of providing superior leadership and project management, as well as a knack for improving performance through creative and innovative methods. We believe that recognizing and promoting talent from within our organization shows our commitment to fostering a culture of growth and development,” said WeGo COO Andy Burke.
Hester is a middle Tennessee native, graduating from Gallatin High School. He is also a graduate of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Leadership Academy and the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee Transit Citizen Leadership Academy.
