Homer Carter
Homer Carter joined HRT in January 2008 and serves as HRT’s Senior Vice President of Transit Operations. Homer is responsible for overseeing bus and rail operations as well as bus and rail maintenance activities. Homer has spent the majority of his professional career in public transportation, engineering and construction management. Prior to coming to HRT, Homer was Chief of Metro Link’s light rail operations for the Bi-State Development Agency (Metro St.Louis). While there, he was responsible for safely and efficiently transporting over eighty-thousand passengers daily. Metro Link has been recognized as one of North American’s premiere light rail properties. Prior to St. Louis, Homer was responsible for managing the day-to-day light rail operations for the Port Authority of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, PA. Homer has also held executive management positions in both the engineering and construction industry.
Homer received his Bachelor’s degree in American Legal Studies from Point Park University and Associates Degrees in American Labor Law and Industrial Engineering. He is a Certified Dispute Resolutions Mediator and a member of the American Arbitration Institute. Homer has also served on various APTA Rail Committees.