"The DART Board is pleased to welcome a leader of Nadine's caliber and experience to direct the agency during these challenging and exciting times," Paul N. Wageman, chairman of the DART Board of Directors, said. "DART is an essential resource for the residents of our region, as well as a growth engine for all of North Texas. Nadine possesses the passion and expertise to grow DART into an even greater, more successful organization, and to create a lasting impact for our customers and local communities."
Before joining DART, Lee served as the chief of staff of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority where she coordinated programs and services across the nation's third busiest transit agency. She also led an effort to make bus service more equitable and dependable for residents, DART said.