Board of Directors

Kirk Dillard has served as the chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors since June 2014.

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 Vice-Chair of the Audit committee and also serves on the Finance committee.

Patrick J. Durante was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in September 1999, representing DuPage County. He chairs the Audit committee and also serves on the Planning & Administration committee. 

John V. Frega was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in May 2011. He represents suburban Cook County and serves on the Compensation & Human Resources and Planning & Administration committees.

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.

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

Director Groven worked for BP for nearly thirty years and is a proven leader in the downstream energy industry.  The son of a U.S. Forest Service professional, he developed a lifelong love of the outdoors and the environment.  

Ryan S. Higgins was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in September 2016 representing suburban Cook County. He serves on the Audit and Planning & Administration committees.

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.

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 on the Audit and Finance committees.

Dwight “Ike” Magalis was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in June 1999, representing Lake County. He chairs the Finance committee and also serves on the Compensation & Human Resources committee.

In addition to his appointment to the RTA Board, Director Magalis is president of Magalis and Associates, a management consulting fi rm.

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 Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee & serves on the Compensation & Human Resources Committee.

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.

J. D. Ross was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in March 2008, representing Will County. He serves on the Audit Committee and is the Vice-Chair of Planning & Administration Committee.

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

Douglas M. Troiani was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in August 1995, representing suburban Cook County. He chairs the Compensation & Human Resources committee and also serves on the Finance committee.