Comto North Texas

COMTO North Texas Chapter

Founded in 1971 the Conference Of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) was created to provide a forum for senior level minority professionals in the transportation industry.

The circumstances surrounding COVID-19 are continuing to develop each day. As this pandemic continues to unfold, COMTO North Texas has compiled this helpful list of resources for our members and supporters. Please continue practicing social distancing and take the following actions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Welcome to COMTO

About Our Organization

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.

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Vision

To see the diverse faces of America equally reflected in all levels of the transportation industry.

Strategic Plan Goals

Historically Underutilized Businesses/Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (HUBs/DBEs).
Become a Key Resource Center
Chapter Growth and Development
Membership Growth and Retention

COMTO NEWS Updates

Scholarship Update: Letter from Elisa Brown, one of our awarded students ” I appreciate all the time and effort you have invested in me in the past year ✪ Scholarship Golf Tournament Events from May and June Read More…

Membership

Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) is the nation’s only multi-modal advocacy organization and membership association for minority professionals and businesses in the transportation industry.

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Industry Events

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Industry Events

Here you can find out about important events and meeting notifications to transportation professionals and contractors who may be interested

Photo Gallery

Be sure to check out our past events and see why COMTO Dallas helps make a difference. Here are our past Luncheons, golf tournaments and more!

WHY JOIN OUR CHAPTER

Public Policy and Advocacy

Including traditional consultation on litigation, lobbying, and coaching in public education.We can offer relationship building, forming networks, and leadership development.

Chapter Growth and Development

Acquiring new strategies for upcoming business

Membership Growth and Retention

All our members satisfaction and business growth as a goal

Professional Development and Training

Offering training in key areas for our members.

Business Development and Opportunities

Always looking for more opportunities for our Members in North Texas Area

Executive Leadership

Ruben Landa is an experienced and accomplished leader in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. He has more than 18 years of experience in public involvement, public affairs, communications and diversity program management. His career includes time with STV Incorporated, HDR Inc., the Texas State Senate, K Strategies Group and now with WSP USA, Inc., where is the Senior Communication Manager for the Texas and Mountain region of the US. Ruben’s professional career includes extensive experience developing and managing public involvement and diversity programs on many high-profile legacy projects in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Houston, as well as Phoenix, Arizona. Ruben maintains an in-depth understanding of public policy, public administration and community factors that can affect decision making on major public projects. This has allowed him to develop programs using a strategic approach that has produced positive results for both the client and the community.

Through his considerable expertise, Ruben has developed strategic partnerships and maintains leadership roles with numerous advocacy organizations in the industry, including minority chambers, contractor associations and trade organizations. He is a committed industry leader and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA), Vice President of Outreach for the MBE Institute for Public Policy (MBEIPP) and Vice President of Programs for the Greater Dallas Planning Council (GDPC).

RECENT NEWS & EVENTS

April

Scholarship Golf Tournament was held in Dallas at the Golf Course and thanks to our sponsors, we awarded $6500 in scholarships to five outstanding students in the Dallas/Fort Area. Visit our Scholarship page and read more about this year’s scholars.

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May and June

Collaborated with the Regional Hispanic Contractors to support TX-Department of Transportation’s project across the state of Texas. We hosted the Dallas event which attracted over 200 attendees. The Houston COMTO chapter attracted 150 attendees as well.

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July 2018

National COMTO Board of Directors Voting

We are pleased to announce that slate for the 2018 Board of Directors is now open online to members and will close on Tuesday, July 31 at 12:00 pm ET.

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