WHO IS COMTO?
The mission of COMTO is to ensure a level playing field and maximum participation in the transportation industry for
minority individuals, businesses and communities of color through advocacy, information sharing, training, education and professional development.
COMTO has thirty-nine (39) chapters throughout the United individuals, transportation agencies, academic institutions, Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). From highways systems; from subways to rail systems; and from port authorities members represent every facet of the transportation industry
OUR HISTORY
The Houston Chapter began in 1985 to meet the needs of the diverse members of the Houston transportation community. Houston is a robust transportation hub with a large transit agency, 2 airports and the Port of Houston. The Houston Chapter is well known through the country for innovating youth and young professionals programming. The Youth Symposium held during each National Conference originated out of the Houston chapter. Today the chapter hosts networking events, educational forums and workshops and provides information about contracting opportunities in the region.
ANNUAL PROGRAMS
National Meeting & Training Conference
CITY Internship Program Youth Symposium
Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Workshop
Garrett A. Morgan Day
where local chapters host events on transportation careersCOMTO Legislative Day on the Hill
COMTO members meet with members of congress to advocate for greater inclusion in the transportation industry.

COMTO’s Vision is to see the diverse faces of America equally reflected in all levels of the transportation industry."
Houston Chapter Officers 2020- 2022

Dr. Paralee Shivers
President

Mr. Steve Granson
First Vice-President

Mr.Charles Cave
Second Vice-President

Ms. Lillian Mayo
Corresponding Secretary

Mr. Jason Reeves
Recording Secretary

Ms. Felicia Jones
Treasurer

Ms. Sofia Simien
Parliamentarian

Mr. Vincent Saunders
Public Relations Chair

Stephany Simien
Immediate Past President

Mr. David Johnson
Past President