Old Dominion University's MPA Advisory Board's Fall Speakers Forum

Old Dominion Unversity's MPA Advisory Board

Join ODU's MPA Advisory Board for a  FREE speakers forum, featuring Mr. William Harrell, former CEO of Hampton Roads Transit.

S.B. Ballard Stadium

<h2>Old Dominion University's School of Public Service: Fall Speakers Forum</h2>Join Old Dominion University's School of Public Service for a FREE lunch &amp; learn speakers forum, featuring Mr. William Harrell.This event is free and open to students, members of the ODU campus community and the public. However, you must RSVP to attend!William Harrell retired in 2026 following a 40-year public service career, including 14 years as president and CEO of Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), where he led approximately 1,050 employees, managed a $150 million annual budget and oversaw more than 270 buses and trolleys, along with paratransit, ferry and light rail service.During his tenure, HRT secured the region's first dedicated source of transit revenue, established by the Virginia General Assembly in 2020, supporting 757 Express and more frequent service on key routes. His tenure also included the launch of Base Express at Naval Station Norfolk, OnDemand ridesharing, paratransit expansion and GoMobile fare payment.Before joining HRT in 2012, Harrell held senior local government leadership roles in Virginia and North Carolina, including city manager of Chesapeake, chief administrative officer and deputy city manager in Richmond, and assistant city manager positions in Suffolk and Greensboro.Harrell earned three degrees from the University of Virginia: a bachelor's and master's in urban and regional planning and a master's in public administration.The event will be held in the Scholarship Lounge inside of the S. B. Ballard Stadium. Take the elevator in the parking garage to the 2nd floor. Enter the stadium through the double glass doors once inside. The Scholarship Lounge will be on the left.Lunch will be provided. Parking will be available in the 49th Street Stadium garage. Questions?Please Contact: Meg Jones, Associate Director Old Dominion University School of Public Service Phone: 757-683-5298 Email: mmjones@odu.edu

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