Transit Technologies Appoints Lisa Horkins as Chief Financial Officer to Support AI-Driven Platform Growth

Veteran technology finance executive brings strategic rigor and operational discipline to support Transit Technologies' next phase of scale and innovation

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Transit Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions powering modern mobility systems, today announced the appointment of Lisa Horkins as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), strengthening its executive leadership team as the company accelerates its AI-first platform transformation and continued growth.

Lisa brings deep experience in scaling finance organizations within high-growth technology companies. She joins Transit Technologies following leadership roles at Flipp and, most recently, Mitratech, where she helped build and mature finance functions to support rapid expansion. She began her career in public accounting at Ernst & Young.

Her expertise spans financial planning and analysis, forecasting, financial systems, and organizational leadership, with a strong track record of building disciplined, scalable finance operations that enable sustainable growth.

"Lisa brings a powerful combination of financial discipline, strategic insight, and operational leadership," said Gerry Leonard, CEO of Transit Technologies. "As we continue to scale and advance our AI-first platform strategy, her experience building high-performing finance organizations will be critical in helping us operate with clarity, discipline, and confidence through our next phase of growth."

At Transit Technologies, Lisa will lead all finance functions across the company's expanding portfolio of mobility and transportation solutions, partnering closely across the organization to support innovation, strategic investment, and long-term value creation.

"Transit Technologies has built a strong solution and is at a pivotal moment in its growth journey," said Lisa. "I'm excited to join the team and help drive the next chapter through strong financial partnership, operational excellence, and disciplined execution."

Lisa succeeds James Hajek, who served as CFO for five years and played a key role in guiding the company through twelve acquisitions, a recapitalization with PSG Equity, and multiple complex financial transactions. Transit Technologies thanks James for his leadership and contributions and wishes him continued success.

The appointment comes as Transit Technologies continues to expand its market presence, invest in AI-driven capabilities and platform innovation, and pursue strategic acquisitions to meet growing demand across public and private mobility sectors.

About Transit Technologies

Transit Technologies is at the forefront of revolutionizing mobility by connecting communities, empowering individual journeys, and helping eliminate the transit equity gap. The company delivers integrated software solutions that enable public transit agencies, campus transportation systems, airports, and specialized mobility providers to operate more efficiently and provide exceptional rider experiences through data-driven technology.

SOURCE Transit Technologies