COMTO Houston

🌟Sparkling Success: The 53rd National COMTO Conference in Houston!🌟 Members from all over the U.S. gathered in the vibrant city of Houston for the 53rd National Conference for COMTO. This year's theme, "Meeting the Moment," set the stage for a series of insightful professional development panels and networking opportunities and for us to come together and celebrate one another's accomplishments in the industry. Despite Hurricane Beryl barreling through the first day, the COMTO community, including our very own Thalia Andre-Noel, showed resilience and enthusiasm. Detra Whitmore, PMP, Lola Ladejobi, MS, Kimberly Prejean, Emily Anderson, PE, PMP. Steve Granson, April Rai, Liliana Rambo, IAP, CM, CAPP, Bridget Mickins, Ronke O., Katrena Wynn-Plummer, COMTO National Office, COMTO Houston, COMTO North Texas Chapter, HillDay Public Relations, Inc. #NMTC2024 #COMTOHTX24 #transportation #conference 

This year we headed out west to visit COMTO Houston for COMTO Headquarters 53rd National Meeting and Training Conference. The passion, resiliency and dedication displayed during the conference was a true testament to weathering the storm (no pun intended).  #COMTONY's very own President Richard J was elected to COMTO Headquarters National Board of Directors as Council of Presidents Representative, Yvette Janniere, MBA was honored with an Excellence of Service of Award during the Annual Business Meeting, Ivoire L. presented during the Emerging Leaders Forum on "Beyond the Rails: Exploring Non-Traditional Pathways in Transportation Careers," and Gregory Bradley, J.D. led a workshop titled “Success without Succession Leads to Failure”. We heard remarks from Metropolitan Transportation Authority's New York City Transit's interim President Demetrius Crichlow and his success within the agency that moves millions of riders throughout the five boroughs daily and Anita Miller, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chief Labor and Employee Relations Officer. We were blessed to see the "Mother of COMTO” Mrs. Helen Dale. U.S. Department of Transportation's Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg left a lasting impression with his heartfelt video of support and we were also reunited with Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool, a long-time #COMTONY supporter and advocate of transportation policies. thank you Madame President/CEO April Rai and Madame Chair Tanya A. and the HQ Staff for another job well done. We thank all of the Texas COMTO Chapters (COMTO Dallas COMTO Austin Chapter) and especially COMTO Houston and Steve Granson for your hospitality.  Thank you for the baton toss and we will see you in 2025! #WeGotNext #NY2025 #COMTO

Honored to have been part of this panel at the COMTO conference this morning. We presented on "Navigating and Creating Color-Blind Success and Exceeding Expectations". My fellow panel members and facilitator were superb. Lots of great information was shared and the networking during the conference has been extraordinary.

COMTO National Office and COMTO Houston had a great day. Cool is the word…the sessions, the ambience, and the air conditioning, especially nice for those of us who are still without power today. We adjust and flex and accommodate here in Houston. I’m proud of the town. Well, city. 4th largest in the U.S. Rhonda Arnold Jim Szczesniak, MBA, A.A.E Rosa Rountree Alesha Jackson Morena G. Arredondo, PE ENV SP Brett Sachtleben Arthur A. Jones-Dove , PE, CCM, MBA, PgMP Shane Porter, P.E., PMP Ronke Osibajo, PE, CFM, ENV SP Jen Sorenson Veronica O. Davis, PE

We're thrilled to announce that Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, will be the keynote speaker at COMTO's 53rd National Meeting & Training Conference! Join us in Houston to hear Secretary Buttigieg explore the transformative impacts of once-in-a-generation infrastructure investments and the future of transportation. Don't miss out on this opportunity—register today! #NMTC24 #COMTOHTX2024

We're thrilled to announce that Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, will be the keynote speaker at COMTO's 53rd National Meeting & Training Conference! Join us in Houston to hear Secretary Buttigieg explore the transformative impacts of once-in-a-generation infrastructure investments and the future of transportation. Don't miss out on this opportunity—register today! #NMTC24 #COMTOHTX2024

Heads up, COMTO NMTC Attendees! COMTO's Emerging Leaders Subcommittee is hosting a KNOW BEFORE YOU GO webinar tomorrow, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:30pm CST. The webinar will feature a panel discussion about what you need to know before attending the annual conference; networking tips; a Q&A; as well as remarks from COMTO's President & CEO, April Rai. Again, the webinar will be Tuesday, June 25th at 1:30pm CST. For more information, go to www.comto.org/events #NMTC2024 #COMTOHTX24 #transportation #conference

⛳ FORE! Get ready for the 2024 COMTO Scholarship Golf Tournament on July 8th at Wildcat Golf Course as we HIT THE GREEN to raise scholarship funds! The honorary chairs City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins, Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum, and Houston Airport System Director Jim Szczesniak will be in attendance along with golfers and guests from across the country to partake in games, food, drinks, prizes, and of course, plenty of GOLF. With extended Early Bird pricing for single golfers at $175; a foursome for $650; and $50 for the non-golfer friends to attend the Awards Luncheon, there is something for everyone and every skill level! Do not WHIFF your chance to have a good time for a great cause! Tournament and raffle proceeds support local scholarships, so scan the QR code or visit comto.org for registration and sponsorship. #NMTC2024 #COMTOHTX24 #transportation #conference #golf