RTD names agency’s first Chief Information and Technology Officer
RTD announced the promotion of Brett Feddersen today as the agency’s inaugural Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO). Feddersen brings more than 20 years of experience in IT strategy and operational management.
Feddersen earned a bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Information Systems, from Colorado Mesa University. He received a graduate degree in Leadership and Organizations from the University of Denver, with an emphasis in Strategic Innovation. He has completed the Leading, Educating and Developing (LEAD) leadership development program at the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Additionally, Feddersen is a published author of project management books producing review guides and practice exams for both the Project Management Professional (PMP) and CompTIA Project+ certification exams.
Feddersen first joined RTD in 2015 as Manager of Shared Technical Services, implementing device standards that reduced user wait times. In October 2023, he assumed the role of Acting Senior Manage of IT, where he led the TransIT ARCHITECTED initiative, a project that improved operational effectiveness and resulted in an increase in customer satisfaction of the technology division.
Prior to RTD, Feddersen worked at the City of Boulder, for which he served as Assistant Director of Application Services. His work in the IT department earned the city recognition from the Center for Digital Government for best practices in citizen engagement and digital solutions.
Feddersen is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a LEAN IT Professional (LITP), with additional certifications including Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) V3 Foundations. He graduated from the Eno Center for Transportation's MAX (Eno/MAX) Program in 2022 and RTD’s Leadership Academy in 2019.
As the CITO, Fedderson will help steward RTD’s long-term IT vision and lead important initiatives in support of the agency’s mission.