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Director of Transit

Isaac Thorne

Mr. Thorne joins Knoxville Area Transit after nearly 13 years with Connect Transit in Normal, Illinois, where he served as the Chief Executive Officer. Prior to serving as CEO, he served as Chief Operating Officer, Interim Transportation Director, Procurement Director and Operations Manager.

Mr. Thorne helped to transform Connect Transit into the 2015 American Public Transportation Association Outstanding Public Transit System of the Year. That same year, he was also named to the prestigious list of Mass Transit Top 40 Under 40.

Title: Director of Transit
Email: ithorne@katbus.com

Chief Administrative Officer

Pat Downs
Pat has spent many years in public transportation including Nashville MTA, State Road & Tollway Authority, Georgia Department of Transportation, Birmingham, and most recently as a consultant for the Federal Transit Administration conducting transit agency reviews, state comprehensive reviews, and procurement system reviews. She will oversee Finance, Grants, Procurement, Human Resources, and Marketing in her role as Chief Administrative Officer.

Title: Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 865-215-7831
Email: Pat Downs

Director of Maintenance

Chris Click

Chris joined KAT as a mechanic in 2011 and moved up through the ranks to Maintenance Supervisor in 2017, then Lead Supervisor in 2021. In March of 2023 he was named the Interim Director of Maintenance, and promoted to Director of Maintenance in October of 2023.

Chris earned his Associates degree in Diesel Powered Equipment Technology from Tennessee College of Applied Technology in 2011. He has placed in both student and professional maintenance competitions including the USASkills Championships in 2010, and the Tennessee Public Transportation Association Roadeo in 2017.

Title: Director of Maintenance
Phone: 865-215-7873
Email: Chris Click

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301 Church Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915

General Office: 865-215-7800

Office hours: Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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KAT’s (Free!) Official App

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301 Church Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915

General Office: 865-215-7800

Office hours: Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm