About METRO | Leadership | Board of Directors | General Mobility Program | Houston, Texas (2024)

Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock

Chair

Elizabeth has recently been promoted to Vice President, Utility Infrastructure Planning for CenterPoint Energy, where she will support the company’s capital planning needs. She most recently led the company’s business and economic development, energy efficiency programs, and federal utility energy services contracts to support CenterPoint’s electric and gas utility.

She also led regional teams across six states, dedicated to implementing and ensuring regulatory compliance of state programs focused on energy efficiency. Her primary objective in this recent role was to support customers' energy conservation needs and service offerings, enabling them to successfully achieve their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

Elizabeth is devoted to aligning customers' needs and aspirations with CenterPoint’s strategic goals through effective business development, major account management, and key corporate, government, and community relationships. She is deeply committed to providing valuable support throughout the regulatory process by enhancing communications with public sector entities and commercial and industrial customers. She has played pivotal roles in spearheading the company's electric transportation and resiliency initiatives.

Prior to her most recent experience, Elizabeth served as the Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs, where she demonstrated exceptional skills in strategy development, negotiation for positive regulatory outcomes, and building effective relationships with key stakeholders. She successfully managed relationships with the City of Houston and over 100 municipalities, collaborating closely with senior leadership to develop strategic solutions for high-priority initiatives such as rate filings, utility code updates, and customer program implementation.

Elizabeth's extensive background also includes serving as a Governmental Affairs strategist for Reliant Energy, Texas Southern University, and the University of Houston. In these roles, she worked closely with leadership to develop and promote impactful public policies, skillfully managing contract lobby teams, facilitating Political Action Committee activities, and organizing grassroots campaigns.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Elizabeth is a passionate advocate for environmental improvement. She founded Evolve Houston, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing air quality through the promotion and adoption of electric vehicles. She serves on the board of directors of Houston First Corporation and held the position of Board Chair for the Greater Houston Area Women's Chamber.

Elizabeth holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Houston. With her extensive experience, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to excellence, she continues to make significant contributions to the energy sector and her community.

Robert A. Fry, Jr.

First Vice Chair

Appointed by the mayors of the 14 multi-cities in the METRO service area

Bob Fry retired in 2011 from the maritime industry after selling the company he founded in 1989. A graduate of Milby High School in Houston and the University of Texas at Austin, he received U.S. Army training as a Transportation Corps officer and served in Vietnam. He was elected as Mayor Pro Tem (2007-2011) and Mayor (2011-2015) of West University Place, serving two terms each. While in office, he served as President of the Harris County Mayors and Councils Association, as a member of the board of the Houston Galveston Area Council representing Home Rule Cities and served as a voting member representing Small Cities on its Transportation Policy Council. Fry currently represents fourteen cities on the board of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas…”) serving as Chairman of its Public Safety, Customer Service, and Operations Committee. He currently serves as Chairman of the Texas A & M Galveston Board of Visitors and was the founding chairman of the San Jacinto College Maritime Advisory Committee. He currently serves on the board of the Texas Navy Association and on the board of St. Mark’s Episcopal School. He is a former chairman of the Houston Maritime Museum and a former board member of the Gulf Coast Authority and the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra. He is a current member of West U Rotary, a founding member, and a past president. Fry and his wife, Jo Ann were married in 1974 and have two children and four grandchildren.

Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca

Second Vice Chair

Appointed by Harris County Commissioners Court

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Chad McMillan

Secretary

Christopher C. "Chad" McMillan brings over 35 years of experience in advocating for individuals with disabilities. After surviving a car accident at age 18 where his spine was shattered, Mr. McMillan has devoted himself to championing inclusivity initiatives and fostering opportunities for disabled citizens to thrive in the Houston area and beyond.

As a student at the University of Houston and later a staff member at the Language and Culture Center of the University of Houston, Mr. McMillan led disabled student advisory groups and served on a wide range of supervisory committees. He employed his personal expertise to not only advocate for himself and others with disabilities on campus, but to also promote a widespread understanding of and empathy for the challenges that these citizens face in their everyday environments.

Mr. McMillan played a pivotal role in bringing a Disabled Speakers Series to the University of Houston, featuring notable figures such as Ted Kennedy, Jr., John Hockenberry, and Yoshiko Dart. This groundbreaking Series showcased diverse perspectives and sought to inspire its audiences to break down the barriers and stigmas surrounding disabilities. Another project that remains close to his heart and continues to serve communities globally, Mr. McMillan organized the country's largest "Disabled for a Day" experience, in Houston. This enterprise provides participants with opportunities to use a wheelchair, to test devices for the hard of hearing and the visually impaired, and to join in various other experiences in order to educate themselves on the real challenges our disabled community members face daily.

Mr. McMillan's personal experience, combined with his unwavering commitment to equity and a strong belief in limitless possibilities - which he credits to his late mother, Kay Maxwell - uniquely equips him to prioritize positive experiences for our disabled customers.

A lover of the outdoors, Mr. McMillan enjoys road trips with his wife, Tsukasa. He is also an avid photographer, a hobby he has enjoyed for over thirty years by capturing images of street and urban art in and around Houston. In Mr. McMillan's words, "It is a gallery on the streets, the ultimate democratization. It is for everyone."

Judge Kathy Khanh Han

Judge Kathy Khanh Han served the City of Houston for 23 years as Presiding Judge for Municipal Court Number 14 under four mayoral administrations and is the first Vietnamese American female attorney appointed to a full-time judgeship in the United States. Appointed by Mayor John Whitmire in 2024, Judge Han is the first Asian woman to serve on METRO’s Board of Directors.

In 1975, Judge Han with her family, including two infant sons, fled Vietnam by boat as refugees to the United States, where she both worked as an employee and operated a small business to support her family and pay school tuition for her sons and her own law school education. Judge Han graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996 and became the principal of the Law Firm of Kathy Han & Associates. She served as an advisory member for the Harris County’s Clerk Office in its effort to include Vietnamese as a language on the eSlate (in compliance with section 203 Voting Rights Act). She co-chaired the Asian Scholarship Fund for South Texas College of Law, Texas Southern, and the Asian Scholarship Fund at Rice University. Judge Han also volunteered with the Color of Justice Program organized by South Texas College of Law where she promoted higher education to high school students.

In April 2024, at the nomination ceremony for new Metro Board of Directors, Judge Han expressed her gratitude to Americans for welcoming Vietnamese refugees and providing immigrants an opportunity to become productive citizens. She cited regular use of public transportation in the early years in America as the primary mode of transport to/from errands, school, and work.

Mayor Sylvester Turner issued a Proclamation for her in 2020, stating:

“Judge Kathy Han’s staunch advocacy for service and volunteerism has greatly influenced her participation and leadership in many endeavors. She has hosted numerous Vietnamese radio and television talk-show programs to educate the public on law and was included in ‘The Vietnamese American Heritage Foundation’s Oral History Project’ which detailed the hardships and successes of the first wave of Vietnamese refugees, amongst many other recognitions. Judge Han was recognized for her tireless contributions to the community. The City of Houston commends and appreciates Judge Han for her great compassion and kindness to so many people and worthwhile endeavors over the years.”

Alexandra del Moral Mealer

Appointed by the mayors of the 14 multi-cities in the METRO service area

Alexandra (Alex) del Moral Mealer is a wife and mother of two, a combat veteran, a Harvard JD / MBA and a former energy finance executive who is proud to be raising the next generation of Houstonians.

A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Alex served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer (bomb squad). Through her experience leading soldiers in combat and defusing bombs in Afghanistan, Alex proved she has the skills necessary to lead during times of crisis.

After her time in service, Alex graduated from Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School before moving to Houston to pursue a career in energy finance, where she worked on the execution of billion dollar transactions as a strategic advisor on mergers & acquisitions and capital markets financing for public and private companies.

While raising her young children and trying to navigate Harris County’s COVID-19 response, Alex became increasingly focused on the strengths and weaknesses of local government and ultimately decided to run for Harris County Judge, securing the Republican nomination and building a broad coalition focused on good government during her closely contested general election.

Alex is serving on the board as a representative of the 14 multi-cities in the METRO service areas and is committed to ensuring our region has a best-in-class transit system that is fiscally responsible, safe and efficient.

Terry Morales

Terry Morales is a Sr. Vice President and Corporate Banking Lender for Amegy Bank. She has built a new niche for the bank in the Quick Service Restaurant Industry, which today includes some of the top businesses and concepts in the U.S. Morales also focuses on large public and private companies whose revenues exceed $200 Million. Morales is involved in various internal group activities such as the Amegy PAC, the Diversity & Inclusion Steering Committee, and the Amegy Women’s Initiative Diverse Markets Committee.

Morales has been in the banking industry for 30+ years. She was previously with JPMorgan Chase-Retail Division in various management roles, which included managing multi-site branches and Small Business Team Lead for the North Houston territory.

Morales has a BBA in Finance from the University of Houston and is a graduate of the JP Morgan Chase (Small Business Sponsored) Credit Training Program in New York City. In addition, she is a graduate of Leadership Houston, the Center for Houston’s Future, and is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum Class XXXIV. Morales is a native Houstonian, and grew up in Houston’s East End.

Other affiliations and recognitions include

• Board Member – Houston Cinema Arts Society
• Board Member – American Leadership Forum
• Past Board Member and President – University of Houston Friends of Women Studies
• Past Board Member – Harris County Child Protective Services
• Past Board Member and Treasurer – Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority
• Past Board Member – Harris County Finance Corporation
• Past Board Member – Inprint
• Past Board Member – Houston BARC Foundation
• Past Board Member – Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Past Board Member – Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce
• Past Board Member – City of Houston Hispanic Advisory Board
• Texas Executive Women’s “Women on the Move” – 2018
• “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2014” by Houston Woman Magazine
• National Hispanic Corporate Achievers Award – 2002

Rev. T. Leon Preston

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Roberto Treviño, P.E.

Appointed by Harris County Commissioners Court

Roberto Treviño was appointed to the METRO Board by Harris County Commissioners Court in July 2022. He has served as the Executive Director of the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) since January 2021 when Harris County Commissioners unanimously appointed him to that position. Treviño is responsible for capital and other assets totaling $4.7 billion for a system that typically processes more than 500 million transactions a year.

Treviño has actively worked to build upon the Toll Road Authority’s accomplishments with a strategic vision for the agency that broadens its focus on the diverse connectivity needs of the region and aligns with the future direction of Harris County. Having laid the foundation of setting a vision and values for the agency, he has focused the agency on advancing mobility projects which facilitate commuting efficiency for the region, as well as planning and development of the conversion to all-electronic tolling and the development of the Tollways to Trailways initiative. He has stayed true to his lifelong vision of investing in people through the launch of the HCTRA Opportunity Academy which creates a road to opportunity through job training, education, and employment opportunities.

Prior to HCTRA, Treviño had a 17-year career with METRO. As Executive Vice President of Planning, Engineering, and Construction, he was responsible for the oversight and management of METRO’s Service Planning, System Planning, Engineering, and Construction and Facilities Maintenance divisions.

Treviño joined METRO in 2004 as a senior resident engineer for a new transit center and Park & Ride facility. During his tenure at METRO, he was involved in management and implementation of many of the agency’s impactful projects including the METRORail Expansion program, the Universal Accessibility program, and the implementation of The New Bus Network, which was the first redesign and overhaul of Houston’s local bus system since 1978.

Professional Associations and Activities

• Harris County Alternate Member, Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Transportation Policy Council
• Past METRO Alternate Member, H-GAC Technical Advisory Committee
• Graduate, American Leadership Forum, Class XXXVIII

Civic Activities

• Board Member, Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation

Honors

• Recipient, Honorable Ray LaHood (Man of the Year) Award 2022

Education and Certifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), State of Texas
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas