Open Committees- OTA members can join at any time
Purpose: Spearheads federal and state legislative initiatives.
Chair: Charla Sloan
Meetings: Held the second Tuesday at 1 PM.
Committee Members:
- Laquita Thornley, JAMM Transit
- Dawn Sullivan, ODOT
- Liann Alfaro, Tulsa Transit
- Kendra McGeady, Pelivan Transit
- Brent Morey, Red River Transit
- Jeannie McMillin, LIFT
- Ryan Landers, Lawton Transit
- Jared Schwennesen, ODOT
Purpose: Provide training opportunities for the transit workforce in Oklahoma.
Chair: Tina Lowery
Meetings: As needed
Committee Members:
- Mary Beth Williams
- Daniel Tilley
- Erica Pogue
- April Deere
- Marilyn Dillon, EMBARK
- Rileigh Johnson, ODOT
- Mike Woodhams, ODOT
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: As needed
Committee Members:
- Charla Sloan, KATS
- Melissa Fesler, First Capital Trolley
- Jeannie McMillin, LIFT
- Kyle Stevens, ODOT
Purpose: Support transit and passenger quality of service with non-emergency medical transportation through partnerships and communication.
Chair: Charla Sloan
Meetings: Meets quarterly
Committee Members:
- Jeannie McMillian, Little Dixie Transit
- Kendra McGeady, Grand Gateway
- Marilyn Dillon, Embark
- Micky Flynn, MAGB Transportation
- Gilbert Nuncio, Red River
- Melissa Fesler, First Capital Trolley
- Veronica Clark, ODOT
- Terrell Turman, Delta Transit
- Kyle Stevens, ODOT
Purpose: Promotes the Oklahoma public transit agencies through outreach efforts. Develop tools and opportunities to enhance the internal communication between OTA and members.
Chair:
Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month at 2pm
Committee Members:
- Tischa Lemasters, Pelivan
- Amber Freeman, JAMM
- Drew Myers
- Charla Sloan, KATS
- Terrell Turman, DELTA
- Tanya Gleghorn
- Olivia Hook, ODOT
- Melissa Fesler, First Capital Trolley
- Angie Gilliam, Chickasaw Nation
- Kyle Stevens, ODOT
- Eddie Machuca, ODOT
Meetings: Review and approve possible grants and procurement purchases. Assist transit agencies with grant writing and provide training opportunities.
Chair: Tanya Gleghorn
Meetings: As needed
Committee Members:
- Liann Alfaro, Tulsa Transit
- Melissa Fesler, First Capital Trolley
- Erica Pogue
- Jason Huff, Norman Transit
- Chase Phillips, Tulsa Transit
- Chip Nolen, EMBARK
Purpose: Gather feedback and input from vendors regarding all aspects of the association and communicating with the executive board.
Chair: Brent Roy
Meetings: Held quarterly
Members:
- Bobby Parkinson, ODOT
- Kyle Stevens, ODOT
Special Closed Committees
Purpose: Organize and manage planning and implementation of the bus roadeo at the fall conference.
Chair: Angie Gilliam
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday at 3 PM As Needed
Committee Members:
- Brent Roy, Creative Bus Sales
- Tanya Gleghorn
- Melissa Fesler, First Capital Trolley
- Kendra McGeady, Pelivan
- Liann Alfaro, Tulsa Transit
- Rick Miller
- Tina Lowery, COTS
- Taylor Johnson, Norman Transit
- Kyle Stevens, ODOT
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
Meetings:
Members:
- Jesse Rush, EMBARK
- Erica Pogue
- Melissa Fesler, First Capital Trolley
- Ryan Landers, Lawton Transit
- Marilyn Dillion, EMBARK
- Dena Wilson, Muskogee County Transit
- Kyle Stevens, ODOT
- John Heavrin,ODOT
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: Quarterly
Members:
Jared Schwennesen, ODOT
Chair: Represent the interests of 5310 transportation operators.
Chair: Micky Flynn, MAGB
Meetings: Quarterly
Members:
- Marilyn Dillon, EMBARK
- Tina Lowery, COTS
- Tanya Gelghorn
- Tischa Lemasters
- Dena Wilson, Muscogee County Transit
- Mike Butler
- Terrell Turman, Delta
- Stacy Martin
- Jared Schwennessen, ODOT
- Kyle Stevens, ODOT
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, Norman Transit
Meetings: Quarterly
Members:
- Jesse Rush, EMBARK
- Liann Alfaro, Tulsa Transit
- Ryan Landers, Lawton Transit
- Kyle Stevens, ODOT
- Mike Woodhams, ODOT
Purpose: Represent the interests of the rural transit operators.
Chairs: Jeannie McMillin, LIFT & Kendra McGeady, Pelivan
Meetings: Quarterly
Members:
- Jared Schwennesen, ODOT
- Kyle Stevens, ODOT
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.