Appointment of new Executive Director to lead ESTA modernization
Eastern Sierra Transit AuthorityCalifornia- Detected
- Jun 24, 2026
- 127 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
On May 11, 2026, the ESTA Board appointed Jarett Chytka as Executive Director effective May 18, 2026, succeeding Interim Executive Director Dawn Vidal. The appointment was reported out of closed session and authorized via an employment contract signed by the Board Chair, with public comments from Caltrans and others thanking prior leadership.
The Board and staff documents tie the Executive Director role directly to major initiatives like zero‑emission fleet purchases, the Regional Hydrogen Implementation Plan, EV charger rollouts, and new services such as airport flyers and expanded DART routes. This leadership change is a classic buying trigger: vendors can expect Chytka to shape ESTA’s strategic direction, technology adoption, and grant‑funded capital programs over the next several years and should build relationships early as he balances operations and modernization under tight rural constraints.
Chytka is simultaneously serving as Bishop Operations Supervisor during transition, indicating deep involvement in day‑to‑day operations alongside strategic initiatives.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- June 24, 2026
- Agency
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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