Link Transit board selects new CEO

The Link Transit Board of Directors has selected Nick Covey to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer for the agency. Mr. Covey was one of three finalists for this position. He will be the fourth CEO for Link Transit in its 31-year history.

Nick will step into his new role starting July 1. He will work with current CEO Richard DeRock and the Board to ensure a seamless transition in leadership.

Covey has worked for Link Transit for 29 years, first as Finance Manager and in his current role as Chief of Staff. “The Board of Directors has confidence in Nick’s ability to work with the Board to lead the agency in its mission to provide safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation services that promote access to destinations and quality of life,” said Marc Straub, Douglas County Commissioner and Link Transit Board Chair.

Nick has established himself as a leader in the public transportation industry, having served on the board for the Washington State Transit Insurance Pool (WSTIP) for 19 years and as WSTIP president from 2015-2017. His community leadership experience includes serving on the Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH) Board of Directors for 10 years. He was president of the CVCH board from 2007-2010.

Nick is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and Central Washington University. He currently lives in Wenatchee and has two children and two grandchildren.