Benjamin Limmer Named Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of MetroLINK Seasoned public transit leader brings extensive experience in mobility, innovation, and community development MOLINE, Ill. — The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Benjamin Limmer as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective October 20, 2025. “Ben brings an outstanding blend of leadership and hands-on experience in
MetroLINK CEO leaves behind a nationally recognized legacy of modernization and community impact in public transportation Jeff Nelson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK), will retire at the end of October, marking the culmination of an extraordinary 42-year career defined by advancing public transportation, mobility, and community development in the Quad Cities region and beyond.Over four decades, Nelson transformed