FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2024

COMTO Announces 2024-2026 Board of Directors

Washington, DC — The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) is pleased to announce the newly elected Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term. This distinguished group of leaders will guide COMTO's efforts in advancing the transportation industry through innovation, equity, and sustainability.

“We are excited to welcome our new Board of Directors, whose collective expertise and dedication will be invaluable as we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead,” said April Rai, President and CEO of COMTO. “Together, we will work to enhance our leadership and workforce, embrace technological advancements, and ensure that equity and sustainability remain at the forefront of our initiatives.”

2024-2026 COMTO Board of Directors:

Board Chair: Tanya Adams, Sr. Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, WSP, USA
1st Vice Chair: Lester Woods, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer, Missouri DOT
2nd Vice Chair: Gwendolen Gray, Vice President, Program Management, HNTB
Treasurer/Secretary: Yetunde Olumide, Chief Financial Officer, WMATA
Member at Large: Kimberly Slaughter, Executive Consultant, Olivier Inc
Member at Large: Debra A. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Denver RTD
Member at Large: Sharon Jean-Baptiste, Vice President, JACOBS
Member at Large: Dave Wong, Vice President/Transportation Client Development Director, HDR
Member at Large: Johnell Bell, Chief Executive Officer, Espousal Strategies
Council of Presidents Representative: Steven Granson, Associate Vice President, Transit & Rail, HNTB
Council of Presidents Representative: Rich Watson, Senior Director, Labor and Employee Relations, MTA
Council of Presidents Representative Alternate: Edna Stanley, Deputy Chief Operations Officer, LA METRO

“COMTO is poised for exciting growth with the attainment of an FY 23 federal award to support communities through the Thriving Communities National Capacity Building Program,” said Tanya Adams, Board Chair. “The incoming board will have a hand in developing a new strategic plan and ensuring the mission of COMTO continues to be executed through our 40 chapters in North America.”

What We Believe
We believe that diversity moves the world. The leadership of a massive industry responsible for transporting all people should reflect the complex mosaic of those they serve.

Vision
Our vision is to ensure full access for minorities in transportation while preparing and positioning leaders for rapidly evolving global opportunities.

Mission
Our mission is to ensure opportunities and maximum participation in the transportation industry for minority individuals, veterans, people with disabilities, and certified MWDBE businesses through leadership training, professional development, scholarship and internship funding, political advocacy, partnership building, and networking opportunities.

COMTO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization - EIN number 52-1333719. For more information about COMTO and its initiatives, please visit www.comto.org.

For press inquiries, please contact:
April Rai, President & CEO
COMTO
[email protected]
202-998-3350

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About the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials

COMTO, founded in 1971, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing underrepresented groups in the transportation industry. With 40 chapters across North America, COMTO’s mission is centered around ensuring transportation meets the needs of all and its workforce reflects the communities served. Visit www.comto.org.