Mar 24, 2026
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) announces the reappointments of Mayor Paul A. Koomar as President, and Emily Garr Pacetti as Vice President of the GCRTA Board of Trustees. The reappointments follow Board elections held today during the annual meeting.
More about Mayor Paul A. Koomar
Mayor Paul A. Koomar was sworn in as Mayor of Bay Village on January 1, 2017. He joined the GCRTA Board in March 2021 and continues to serve as Chair of the Committee of the Whole. Mayor Koomar also served as GCRTA Board Vice President from September 2023 to March 2024, until elected President in March 2024.
More about Emily Garr Pacetti
Emily Garr Pacetti is a nonprofit and philanthropic executive with over 15 years experience in community and economic development leadership, research, and policy analysis. Ms. Garr Pacetti joined the GCRTA Board in January 2024 and continues to Chair the Organizational Services & Performance Monitoring Committee. She was first elected as Board Vice President in October 2025.
“GCRTA welcomes the reappointments of Mayor Paul A. Koomar as President and Emily Garr Pacetti as Vice President of the GCRTA Board of Trustees,” said GCRTA General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, India L. Birdsong Terry. “We anticipate their contributions will continue to provide governance for our bus, rail, and paratransit services, as we collaborate to strengthen the future of GCRTA.”