CDTA has announced who will take over when current CEO retires.

Carm Basile is stepping down at the end of this year after more than 43 years with the authority. The agency named Michael Collins, vice president of finance and administration, as interim CEO. He will fill the role while CDTA looks for a long-term leader.

“The Board of Directors is confident that Mike Collins is the right person to lead the organization during the ongoing search for a new CEO,” said board Chairman Jayme Lahut in a statement. “Mike’s experience and commitment toward providing innovative mobility solutions to the residents of the Capital Region, makes him the ideal choice. However, the Board remains steadfast in their pursuit of appointing the most suitable candidate to lead CDTA into a successful future.”

Collins has been with CDTA since 1986.

“As Interim CEO of CDTA, I am privileged to uphold our legacy of serving the Capital Region community,” Collins said in a statement. “With almost four decades of experience in the transit industry, I am enthusiastic about providing dependable transportation services, while fostering strong collaborations with local businesses and organizations.”

NewsChannel 13’s Chris Onorato sat down with Basile as he gets ready to retire.

Watch that story Friday on NewsChannel 13 Today and online.