We’re beyond excited to announce that CEO and Co-Founder of Hytch, Mark Cleveland, has been named on Nashville’s prestigious “In Charge” list for the third consecutive year! This 2024 recognition in the Transportation and Logistics industry is a true testament to Mark’s visionary leadership and relentless dedication to innovation.
Charles Abbott — CEO, Gray Line of Tennessee: Head of company since 2015, also previously COO and CFO. Holds bachelor’s degree in finance from Miami University in Ohio.
Diana Alarcon — Director, Nashville Department of Transportation: Brought in to be first leader of Metro’s DOT in 2022. Previous experience as director in Tucson and Fort Lauderdale.
Heather Bay — CEO, Direct Flight Solutions: Since 2008 has led company that serves private and corporate aircraft owners at Lebanon Municipal Airport, where she is also airport managing director. Multiple Fortune 500 companies and Life Flight Vanderbilt call the airfield home, which includes 29 corporate hangars and 52 city-owned T-hangars.
Steve Bland — CEO, WeGo Public Transit: Leader of city’s public transit for nearly 10 years, overseeing bus and commuter rail operations. Replaced Paul Ballard in 2014. Worked for transit entities in Hartford, Jersey City and Pittsburgh.
Mark Cleveland — CEO and Co-Founder, Hytch Rewards: Head of company created in 2016 that rewards ridesharing behavior, funded partially by state grant and employer partners. Teamed in late 2019 with San Francisco-area-based Bay Area Council on coalition of transportation ventures. Company in 2022 was awarded technology operating service contract for regional shared ride incentive program funded, in part, by the Greater Nashville Regional Council and the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Test and development phase is now complete and program could launch in second quarter.
Jessica Dauphin — President & CEO, Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee: In 2017 joined the organization that works to support funding for regional transit and named leader in 2019. Oversees the Transit Citizen Leadership Academy and other transit advocacy programs. Appointed to WeGo’s board in 2021.
Butch Eley — Deputy Governor and Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Transportation: Has held several leadership roles in the Lee administration. Now pushing road improvements via Transportation Modernization Act. Belmont grad founded Infrastructure Corporation of America.
Tanisha Hall — Founder, Fairpointe Planning: Named as Mayor O’Connell’s director of transit and mobility in December but left the position so company would not lose its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise status. Former TDOT long-range planner now consults on community and statewide transportation planning.
Whitt Hall — CEO, TransCore: Set to replace Tracy Marks, who spent 30 years with the company that operates traffic management and open road tolling systems. Previously chief operating officer who has been with TransCore for 20 years.
Mike Honious — CEO, Americas, Geodis: Succeeded in 2021 Randy Tucker as leader of former Ozburn Hessey-Logistics. Acquired domestic transport business Southern Companies in 2023. Joined Brentwood-based OHL 17 years ago, having previously served as COO. Once held senior level operations positions at Gap Inc. Tapped to serve on board of Nashville branch of Federal Reserve.
Ryan Hunt — COO, Metropolis Technologies: Began career at Premier Parking as account specialist. Named CEO of company in 2019 and became COO of Metropolis after it acquired Premier in 2022.
Orrin Ingram — President and CEO, Ingram Industries: Head of company that is over inland marine transportation company Ingram Barge and publishing industry services company Ingram Content Group. Vanderbilt grad worked with university’s board of trust.
Doug Kreulen — President and CEO, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority: Took the helm in 2017, previously COO. Leading authority’s $1 billion-plus upgrade plan.
John Roberts — CEO, Ingram Barge Co.: Leader of one of area’s largest private companies. Overseeing creation of company’s next subsidiary, Ingram Infrastructure Group. Previous COO who replaced David O’Loughlin in 2022.
Michael Skipper — Executive Director, Greater Nashville Regional Council: Previously executive director of Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, which became GNRC. UT grad whose more than 20-year career included stops in Austin and Seattle.
