Williamson County Brian Beathard and Eric McElroy appointed to Franklin Transit Authority
The Franklin Transit Authority is pleased to announce the appointments of Williamson County Commissioner Brian Beathard and Eric McElroy with HDR, Inc. to the Franklin Transit Authority.
Beathard currently serves as Williamson County Commissioner in the 11th district. A business owner and executive in the transportation industry, he resides in historic downtown Franklin with his wife Lisa and their two children, Ava and Payce. He sits on the boards of the Heritage Foundation, and the Downtown Neighborhood Association. Additionally, Beathard serves on the Williamson County Education Committee and is Chair of the County Property Committee. Previous boards include: Franklin Tomorrow, and the Carnton Plantation. He is a charter member of the Downtown Franklin Rotary Club. Brian and Lisa were initial contributors to the restoration of the Franklin Theatre.
McElroy is a Franklin native who currently works for HDR, Inc. as a Project Manager overseeing various transportation and multimodal projects throughout the state of Tennessee. He and his wife, Whitney reside in Franklin. A graduate of Battle Ground Academy and the University of Alabama, he has a passion for promoting efficient and effective transportation designs that will maximize the commuter experience for the citizens of Franklin, Tennessee.
Additional members of the Franklin Transit Authority include: Dale Thomas (incoming Chairman), City of Franklin Vice Mayor Pearl Bransford, Ramon Cisneros, Kerry Perkinson and Hays Waldrop. All members of the Franklin Transit Authority are nominated by the City of Franklin Mayor and appointed by the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
The TMA Group manages and operates Franklin’s public transportation service on behalf of the Franklin Transit Authority. For more information contact Debbie Henry, Executive Director at 790-4005.