City of Atlanta Advisory Roundtable with Jonathan Hunt, Interim General Manager/CEO, MARTA
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City of Atlanta Advisory Roundtable with Jonathan Hunt, Interim General Manager/CEO, MARTA
Date:
January 7, 2026
Time:
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM EST
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Event Description:
Join the Council for Quality Growth's City of Atlanta Advisory Roundtable on January 7, 2026 at 8:15 AM at Selig Enterprises.
Interim General Manager/CEO
Jonathan J. Hunt, Esq. is proud to serve as Interim General Manager/CEO of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Jonathan is a regular ride of MARTA and uses this time to help him connect with customers, observe the transit system, and make systemwide improvements. Prior to serving as Interim GM/CEO, Jonathan was MARTA's Chief Legal Counsel. Jonathan holds several leadership positions within the industry, among them Chair of APTA's Legal Affairs Committee.
Prior to joining MARTA, Jonathan served as Assistant City Attorney with the City of Atlanta. While with the city, Jonathan represented, among other concerns, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport - the world's busiest airport. Additionally, Jonathan practiced law for six years with the firms of Dentons US, LLP in Atlanta and Baker Hostetler LLP based in Cleveland, Ohio. Jonathan was also in-house counsel for Limited Brands, Inc., where he served as primary counsel for Victoria's Secret and Intimate Beauty Corporation advising senior and executive management. Prior to law school, Jonathan served as a lead Project Engineer for Gilbane, Inc., and international construction management company.
Jonathan received an undergraduate degree from Hampton University and a Juris Doctor degree and Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Case Western Reserve University Schools of Law and Management. While at Case Western, Jonathan was named the first Baker & Hofstetler Paul D. White Scholar and was the recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award.
Jonathan is married to Ashanti T. Hunt, Esq. and together they have a son, Jonathan J. Hunt III.
Jonathan Hunt
Interim General Manager/CEO
MARTA
Jonathan J. Hunt, Esq. is proud to serve as Interim General Manager/CEO of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Jonathan is a regular ride of MARTA and uses this time to help him connect with customers, observe the transit system, and make systemwide improvements. Prior to serving as Interim GM/CEO, Jonathan was MARTA's Chief Legal Counsel. Jonathan holds several leadership positions within the industry, among them Chair of APTA's Legal Affairs Committee. Prior to joining MARTA, Jonathan served as Assistant City Attorney with the City of Atlanta. While with the city, Jonathan represented, among other concerns, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport - the world's busiest airport. Additionally, Jonathan practiced law for six years with the firms of Dentons US, LLP in Atlanta and Baker Hostetler LLP based in Cleveland, Ohio. Jonathan was also in-house counsel for Limited Brands, Inc., where he served as primary counsel for Victoria's Secret and Intimate Beauty Corporation advising senior and executive management. Prior to law school, Jonathan served as a lead Project Engineer for Gilbane, Inc., and international construction management company.
Jonathan received an undergraduate degree from Hampton University and a Juris Doctor degree and Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Case Western Reserve University Schools of Law and Management. While at Case Western, Jonathan was named the first Baker & Hofstetler Paul D. White Scholar and was the recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award.
Jonathan is married to Ashanti T. Hunt, Esq. and together they have a son, Jonathan J. Hunt III.
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Location:
Selig Enterprises
1100 Spring Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
1100 Spring Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Date/Time Information:
First Wednesday of Every Month
8:15 - 9:15 AM
8:15 - 9:15 AM
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