Board of Directors

The RTA Board of Directors meets on the third Thursday of most months. For details see the Board Meetings page and Meetings Archive.

The Board of Directors is a 16-member group of professionals governing the activities and initiatives of the RTA. To assure regional representation, 15 directors are appointed from within the six-county region: five by the Mayor of the City of Chicago; four by the suburban members of the Cook County Board; one by the President of the Cook County Board; and five by the Chairman of each collar county, with one representative each from DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will. The Chairman of the RTA Board, its 16th member, is elected by at least 11 of the 15 appointed members, with at least 2 affirmative votes from the directors who reside in the counties of DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, or McHenry.

Kirk Dillard - Chairman

Kirk Dillard has served as the chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors since June 2014.  He was elected to his second term on May 16, 2019.

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Kirk Dillard

David R. Andalcio - Director

David R. Andalcio began serving on the RTA Board representing DuPage County in August 2019. He serves on the Audit and Planning & Administration committees.  Learn More
Director David R. Andalcio Portrait

Mary Beth Canty - Director

Mary Beth Canty was appointed to the RTA Board of Directors in July 2020, representing suburban Cook County.

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Director Mary Beth Canty

Pat Carey - Director

Pat Carey began serving on the RTA Board representing Lake County in July 2019. She serves on the Compensation & Human Resources and Planning & Administration committees. Learn More
Director Pat Carey

William R. Coulson - Director

William R. Coulson was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in April 2007. He represents suburban Cook County and serves as Chair of the Audit committee and also serves on the Finance committee.

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William R. Coulson

Phil Fuentes - Director

Phil Fuentes was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in May 2008 representing the City of Chicago. He serves as Chair of the Planning & Administration committee and also serves on the Audit committee.

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Phil Fuentes

Jamie Gathing - Director

Jamie Gathing was appointed to the RTA Board of Directors in July 2020, representing suburban Cook County.

Director Gathing is a vice president at The Northern Trust Company of Chicago where she works as a compliance manager. 

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Jamie Gathing - Director

Christopher J. Groven - Director

Christopher J. Groven began serving on the RTA Board representing Kane County in November, 2018. He serves on the Audit and Finance committees.                                       

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Director Christopher Groven Portrait

Alexandra Holt - Director

Alexandra Holt began serving on the RTA Board representing the City of Chicago in December, 2018. She serves on the Audit and Finance committees.  

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Alexandra Holt

Thomas J. Kotel - Director

Thomas J. Kotel was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in September 2017 representing the City of Chicago. He serves on Finance and Compensation & Human Resources Committees.

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Thomas J. Kotel

Michael W. Lewis - Director

Michael W. Lewis was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in November 2013 representing suburban Cook County. He serves as the Vice-Chair of the Audit committee and also serves on the Finance committee.

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Michael W. Lewis

Christopher C. Melvin, Jr. - Director

Christopher C. Melvin, Jr. was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in September 2012 representing the City of Chicago. He serves as the Chairman of the Finance Committee & serves on the Compensation & Human Resources Committee.

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Christopher C. Melvin, Jr.

Sarah Pang - Director

Sarah Pang was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in January 2013, representing the City of Chicago. She serves as Vice-Chair of the Compensation & Human Resources committee and also serves on the Planning & Administration committee.

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Sarah Pang

J.D. Ross - Director

J. D. Ross was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in March 2008, representing Will County. He serves as the Vice-Chair of the Audit and Finance Committees.

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J.D. Ross

Brian Sager - Director

Dr. Brian Sager began serving on the RTA Board representing McHenry County in May 2018. He serves on the Finance and Planning & Administration committees.

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Brian Sager