Corbett, the third longest-serving CEO in NJ Transit's history, was nominated in 2018 by Murphy as executive director of the transit company to make the mass transit system more a

NJ Transit’s president and CEO since the early days of Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration announced his resignation Monday. effective next month, to take a university post. Kevin Corbett informed Murphy and employees his resignation is effective Jan. 15.

NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett is leaving the agency after seven years at the helm. He leaves behind a complicated legacy.