Gregory A. Carthon is an accomplished public servant, ministry leader, mentor, and transportation professional with more than 18 years of leadership and management experience across municipal government, church ministry, athletics, and private organizations.

As a Program Specialist with the City of Fort Smith Transit Department, Gregory oversees a broad range of responsibilities, including program coordination, community outreach, technology implementation, communications, and operational support for drivers and dispatchers. He works to ensure departmental programs operate efficiently, meet regulatory requirements, and provide dependable, high-quality service to the community.

Gregory also contributes to strategic planning, policy development, service expansion, funding initiatives, and efforts to strengthen public transportation throughout the region. He oversees the department’s Title VI and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs, helping ensure compliance with federal civil rights and contracting requirements while supporting the continued development of the regional transit system.

Passionate about building strong teams, Gregory is committed to helping employees grow in leadership, strategy, and professional development. He collaborates with city departments, community partners, and other organizations to develop programs and processes that improve performance, strengthen organizational capacity, and produce meaningful results.

At Fort Smith Transit, Gregory is focused on creating a transportation system that is effective, accessible, innovative, and responsive to the community’s changing needs. He believes reliable public transportation is essential to economic mobility, accessibility, and regional development. He is especially passionate about closing transportation gaps between Fort Smith and surrounding communities and connecting people to employment, education, healthcare, and other essential opportunities.

Gregory’s commitment to service is also reflected in his ministry leadership. After serving for several years as a student pastor under the mentorship of Pastor Gary L. Hinkle Sr., he developed a strong foundation in youth leadership, mentorship, strategic planning, and organizational development. He has successfully built, revitalized, and sustained ministries for more than a decade, including the student ministry and media department at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church. He also consults with pastors and ministry leaders seeking to launch, strengthen, or expand their ministries.

Committed to continued professional development, Gregory is furthering his education through the University of Arkansas Grantham. He brings a strategic, solutions-focused approach to leadership and remains passionate about developing people, strengthening organizations, and transforming forward-thinking ideas into meaningful results.