State DOT Commissioners, Transit Agency Executives, and CEOs to advance mission of
55-year-old transportation non-profit.

Arlington, VA — The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) is proud to announce its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term. This distinguished group of leaders reflects the complexity of the modern transportation ecosystem, representing a strategic blend of state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), major transit agencies, and leading private-sector engineering and consulting firms. Collectively, this board brings over 300 years of combined expertise in infrastructure delivery, transit operations, policy advocacy, and workforce development to advance COMTO’s mission of ensuring transportation serves all.

“This board is intentionally structured to bridge the gap between policy makers and industry practitioners,” said the incoming Board Chair Dr. Lester Woods, Jr., “By uniting leaders from state DOTs, transit agencies, and private firms, we are uniquely positioned to address the most pressing challenges in our industry—from project delivery to workforce retention — ensuring that the future of our nation’s mobility is accessible for all.”

2026-2028 COMTO Board of Directors
Executive Committee
• Board Chair: Dr. Lester Woods, Jr., Executive Consultant, First Last Mile Valet 
Transportation Services (retired Chief Administrative Officer, MoDOT)
• 1st Vice Chair: Kimberly Haynes-Slaughter, Sr. Vice President, Transportation 
Leader, North America, TYLin
• 2nd Vice Chair: Sharon Jean-Baptiste, President, Ardmore Roderick
• Secretary/Treasurer: David Wong, Transportation Business Group Client 
Development Director, HDR, Inc.
• Immediate Past Chair: Tanya Adams, Sr. Vice President, Director, Strategic 
Partnership, WSP, USA
Members At-Large
• Nancy Daubenberger, Commissioner, Minnesota DOT
• Garrett T. Eucalitto, Commissioner, Connecticut DOT
• Debra Johnson, General Manager & CEO, Denver RTD
• Dr. Karen Philbrick, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute
• Veronica Vanterpool, Sr. Vice President, Americas Transit Lead, AECOM
COMTO Chapter Representatives
• Charlotte Shaw, CEO, MAX Transit
• Edna Stanley, Deputy COO, Transit Service Delivery, LA Metro
• Brenda Nnambi (Alternate), Director of Equity in Contracting, Sound Transit

The new board will be sworn in at the conclusion of COMTO’s 55th National Meeting & Training Conference at the Grand Hyatt, Washington July 24-28, 2026. Their diverse backgrounds across public and private sectors will ensure COMTO continues to be the leading voice shaping a transportation network that is people centered, safe, resilient, innovative and a driver of economic prosperity. 

About COMTO

The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) is a national, multi-modal membership organization committed to ensuring transportation serves all. With more than 3,000 organizational members and a network of over 100,000 professionals, COMTO advances workforce development, industry engagement, and collaborative transportation planning across the public and private sectors. Join today! COMTO | Ensuring Transportation Serves All
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