Open Committees- OTA members can join at any time
Purpose: Spearheads federal and state legislative initiatives.
Chair: Charla Sloan
Meetings: Held the last Wednesday of every month at 10am.
Committee Members:
- Mary Beth Williams, Enid Transit
- LaQuita Thornley, JAMM Transit
- Dawn Sullivan, ODOT
- Ted Rieck, Tulsa Transit
- Kendra McGeady, Pelivan Transit
- Brent Morey, Red River Transit
- Jeannie McMillin, Little Dixie Transit
- Ryan Landers, Lawton Transit
- Jared Schwennesen, ODOT
Purpose: Provide training opportunities for the transit workforce in Oklahoma.
Chair: Tina Lowery
Meetings: Held the 2nd Wednesday of every month
Committee Members:
- Mary Beth Williams, Enid Transit
- Daniel Tilley, Tulsa Transit
- Erica Pogue, JAMM Transit
- April Deere, COTS
- Sheila Foster, ODOT
- Marilyn Dillon, EMBARK
Purpose: Represents the members interest notifying them of changes, welcome new members, help members with questions or direct them to the proper person to assist.
Chair: Melissa Fesler
Meetings: TBA
Committee Members:
- Steve Jagosh, ODOT
- Charla Sloan, Ki Bois
- Melissa Fesler, First Capital Trolley
- Jeannie McMillin, Little Dixie Transit
Purpose: Support transit and passenger quality of service with non-emergency medical transportation through partnerships and communication.
Chair: Charla Sloan
Meetings: Last Wednesday of every month at 11am.
Committee Members:
- Jeannie McMillin, Little Dixie Transit
- Kendra McGeady, Pelivan Transit
- Marilyn Dillon, EMBARK
- Micky Flynn, MAGB Transportation
- Gilbert Nuncio, Red River Transit
- Melissa Fesler, First Capital Trolley
- Ted Rieck, Tulsa Transit
- Veronica Clark, ODOT
- Terrell Turman, Delta Transit
Purpose: Promotes the Oklahoma public transit agencies through outreach efforts. Develop tools and opportunities to enhance the internal communication between OTA and members.
Chair: Liann Alfaro
Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month at 2pm
Committee Members:
- Eddie Machuca, ODOT
- Tischa Lemasters, Pelivan Transit
- Steve Jagosh, ODOT
- Amber Freeman, JAMM Transit
- Drew Myers, Tulsa Transit
- Charla Sloan, Ki Bois
- Terrell Turman, Delta Transit
- Tanya Gleghorn, Southern Oklahoma Rural Transportation System (SORTS)
- Melissa Fesler, First Capital Trolley
- Brent Morey, Red River Transit
- Angie Gilliam, Chickasaw Nation Transportation Services
Meetings: Review and approve possible grants and procurement purchases. Assist transit agencies with grant writing and provide training opportunities.
Chair: Tanya Gleghorn
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4pm CDT
Committee Members:
- Liann Alfaro, Tulsa Transit
- Melissa Fesler, First Capital Trolley
- Erica Pogue, JAMM Transit
- Jason Huff, ODOT
Purpose: Gather feedback and input from vendors regarding all aspects of the association and communicating with the executive board.
Chair: Brent Roy
Meetings: Held at the OTA spring & fall conferences
Special Closed Committees
Purpose: Organize and manage planning and implementation of the bus roadeo at the fall conference.
Chair: Angie Gilliam
Committee Members:
- Ted Rieck, Tulsa Transit
- Brent Roy, Creative Bus Sales
- Tanya Gleghorn, SORTS
- Melissa Fesler, First Capital Trolley
- Kendra McGeady, Pelivan Transit
- Liann Alfaro, Tulsa Transit
- Rick Miller, Chickasaw Nation Tribal Transit
- Tina Lowery, COTS
Purpose: Prepares slate of officers annually.
Chair: Angie Gilliam
Chair: Review the yearly budget and review monthly financial statements. Watch for and alert the board of exceptions or apparent misstatements.
Chair: Dena Wilson
Chair: Ted Rieck
All-Member Task Force Groups
Purpose: To ensure that all other tribes are represented by OTA. Coordinate representation and an opportunity to communicate, educate and learn from each other during meetings.
Chair: Amy Hill
Meetings: Held at the OTA spring & fall conferences
Chair: Represent the interests of 5310 transportation operators.
Chair: Micky Flynn
Meetings: Held at the OTA spring & fall conferences
Purpose: The Urban/Small Urban Task Force is composed of section 5307 funding recipients/subrecipients. The Task Force creates a space for collaboration and to advocate for any issues that arise among these members.
Chair: Taylor Johnson
Meetings: Held at the OTA spring & fall conferences
Purpose: Represent the interests of the rural transit operators.
Chairs: Jeannie McMillin & Kendra McGeady
Meetings: Held at the OTA spring & fall conferences
Are you interested in joining a committee?
Many committees are open and you can join anytime. Contact oktransit@oktransit.org to inquire about joining a committee.