Dow Constantine
Chief Executive Officer, Sound Transit · United States
Dow Constantine is the CEO of Sound Transit. Constantine is based in the United States. Constantine was born in 1961 in Seattle and educated at University of Washington School of Law and West Seattle High School.
Dow Constantine is a regional leader with nearly thirty years of service to the Puget Sound region. He served as King County Executive for four terms (2009-2025), leading the region's government and King County Metro transit agency. He has been on the Sound Transit Board since 2006 and became CEO on April 1, 2025.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Sound Transit's ambitious transit expansion plans alongside significant operational and financial challenges. Headlines reflect progress on projects like commuter rail service and the Crosslake Connection, but also scrutiny over budget shortfalls, project delays affecting the Ballard Link extension, and questions about the agency's strategic priorities and accountability. Dow Constantine's leadership appears to be navigating pressures around funding constraints and criticism that Sound Transit's planning may not align with current transportation needs.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- November 15, 1961 · Seattle
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- University of Washington School of Law, West Seattle High School
- Awards
- Eagle Scout
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Dow Constantine: FAQ
- Who is Dow Constantine?
- Dow Constantine is the Chief Executive Officer of Sound Transit, based in United States.
- What company does Dow Constantine lead?
- Dow Constantine is CEO of Sound Transit.
- Where was Dow Constantine educated?
- Dow Constantine studied at University of Washington School of Law, West Seattle High School.