NEW: At least a dozen senior leaders have left RTD in recent years. Some say CEO Debra Johnson is why —> www.cpr.org/2024/12/10/a... - ThreadSky

nbminor.bsky.social • 83 days ago

NEW: At least a dozen senior leaders have left RTD in recent years. Some say CEO Debra Johnson is why —>

https://www.cpr.org/2024/12/10/a-dozen-senior-leaders-have-left-rtd-in-recent-years-some-say-ceo-debra-johnson-is-why/

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jodycrobins.bsky.social•83 days ago

It seems crazy that they are keeping her on.

nbminor.bsky.social•83 days ago

Records show RTD under Johnson has paid out ~$700,000 across five separation agreements w/ former senior managers. A sixth also signed an agreement but did not get a payout.

nbminor.bsky.social•83 days ago

Former officials told me Johnson was a difficult leader who would belittle her staff, insult board members and commuter leaders, and Denver itself. She also failed to develop a clear vision for RTD's future, they say.

“I have no idea what her vision is for the organization at all,” one said.

nbminor.bsky.social•83 days ago

Johnson denied nearly all of these allegations, and said she was taken aback by them. "I am just trying to do the best that I can," she told me.

But she did confirm that living in Denver is a challenge.

“I like an environment where there's a greater sense of culture,” Johnson said.

jcriecke.bsky.social•83 days ago

lol, fair. but she has a huge impact and opportunity to shape that culture. what's she done with it?

nbminor.bsky.social•83 days ago

RTD's board last week approved a ~5% raise to take Johnson's salary to about $420,000 a year. It is scheduled to vote tonight on an 18-month contract extension.

jcriecke.bsky.social•83 days ago

i volunteer to work for half that much and promise to not break anything.

kevinrmatthews.bsky.social•83 days ago

Is there a reason this is happening now before the new elected board takes their seats?

mikefromco.bsky.social•82 days ago

So they can avoid the political backlash of voting to renew more of the same after running ok change

nbminor.bsky.social•83 days ago

If you are an RTD insider, or otherwise have a story to tell me, please reach out! [email protected]

handle.invalid•83 days ago

Given the likelihood of recriminations don't send the email from a work phone, computer or on the RTD network or wifi. It can be traced even if sent from a personal email account.

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