Board of Trustees

Secretary, US Department of Transportation (Retired)
(November 12, 1931 - May 3, 2022)

He was well known for his work in the areas of transportation—including aviation, surface transportation and infrastructure—and national security.

Executive Director

Mineta Transportation Institute

Karen Philbrick is the executive director of the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San José State University.

Retired Managing Director

LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency

Ms. DeMartino served as the Managing Director for the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency from 2020 - 2022.

WSP

Davey S. Kim is a transportation executive with WSP USA, a global engineering and professional services firm.

CEO

Tri Delta Transit

Rashidi Barnes was appointed the CEO of Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, known as Tri Delta Transit, in September 2022.

Partner

Dentons Global Advisors

David Castagnetti is a Partner at Dentons Global Advisors in Washington, DC. 

CEO & Port Director

Port of Hueneme

A proven leader, Kristin Decas repeatedly demonstrates her ability to build a vision and implement strategy through open, collaborative processes that foster results.

Director

Caltrans

Dina El-Tawansy was appointed the 35^th Director of Caltrans by Governor Gavin Newsom and sworn in July 1, 2025.

Deputy Project Director – Engineering

Transbay Joint Powers Authority

Anna Harvey currently serves as Deputy Project Director - Engineering for The Portal project.

North America Transportation Leader

TYLin

TYLin announced the appointment of Kimberly Slaughter as TYLin’s North America Transportation Leader in September 2024.

President and CEO

Association of American Railroads

As AAR's president and CEO, Jefferies advocates for and works with member railroads to ensure the continued viability of America’s railroad industry. 

Dean

Lucas College and Graduate School of Business

Dr. Rangapriya (Priya) Kannan joined the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business as dean on August 1, 2023. 

Retired Executive Director 

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)

Therese W. McMillan, from March 2019 through January 2023, served as Executive Director for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC).

Chairman of the Board

Umovity

Abbas Mohaddes is the Chairman of the Board at Umovity which includes Econolite, PTV Mobility, and PTV Logistics.

Managing Principal

InfraStrategies, LLC

Jeff Morales has led some of the country’s largest and most complex transportation agencies and programs, employing innovative approaches to produce unprecedented results. 

Vice President – Regulatory and Policy

United Airlines

Stephen Morrissey is vice president of regulatory and policy for United.

Secretary

California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)

Toks Omishakin was appointed the 4th Secretary of Transportation for the state of California by Governor Gavin Newsom in February of 2022.

Chair & CEO

Allied Telesis

Dr. Sachie Oshima worked as an emergency medicine physician for more than two decades before she took on the roles of Chair & CEO of Allied Telesis.

President & CEO

COMTO

As President & CEO, April works to build upon COMTO’s 50-year history of ensuring equitable opportunities and maximum participation for minority individuals, veterans, people with disabilities and MWDBEs.

President

Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO

In 2021, Greg Regan was elected President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO.

President and CEO

American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

Paul Skoutelas was selected in a unanimous vote to become the President and CEO of APA. 

Partner

Squire Patton Boggs

Former US Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater helps clients integrate their interests in the overall vision for the transportation system of the 21st century.

CEO

Lincoln Room Strategies

Lynda is a nationally recognized leader in transportation and infrastructure policy.

Global Transit Market Sector Director

HDR

As HDR’s Global Transit Director, Matt Tucker sets the strategic vision for a team of over 650 employees.

Executive Director

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Jim Tymon is the Executive Director of AASHTO.

Senior Vice President & National Practice Consultant

HNTB

K. Jane Williams is a senior vice president and national practice consultant in the firm’s Advisory practice.

Principal

Crunican, LLC

Grace Crunican, principal of Crunican, LLC, has held key leadership posts in the transportation industry for over 40 years.

Retired Executive Director 

Transportation California

Transportation innovator and manager, Will Kempton, has almost 50 years of experience in transportation, government affairs, and public service, retiring in 2017.

Retired Transportation Executive

Beverley served as the President and CEO of the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation from September 2012 until June 2022.

Principal and Chair of Board

Lea+Elliott, Inc.

Diane Woodend Jones is a transportation industry leader and an experienced executive chairman.