TAG Houston Region

TAG Houston: Women Leaders in Transportation Reception

Join TAG Houston this June for a special reception featuring Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham, M.D. This event will celebrate the women shaping the future of transportation across our region while bringing together elected officials, industry executives, and public sector leaders for meaningful dialogue and connection.

Wednesday, June 18, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Junior League of Houston

We invite transportation professionals, community stakeholders, and industry partners to register and join the conversation.

View event details and registration for attendance and sponsorship here: https://members.taghouston.org/events/Details/tag-houston-women-in-transportation-2026-1734555.

Dawn Buckingham

TAG Houston is proud to be guided by a dedicated group of transportation, engineering, planning, and community leaders working to advance mobility and infrastructure across the region.

We recognize our Board Members for their leadership, expertise, and continued commitment to shaping the future of transportation in Greater Houston:

- Tom Ellis, LAN
- Raj Basavarahju, Transcend Engineers
- Veronica Chapa Gorzcynski, East End District
- Brad Humphrey, HNTB
- Ricky Gonzalez, KUO & Associates
- Delia Mizwa, Uptown Houston
- Mustafa Tameez, Outreach Strategists
- Todd Thurber, LJA
- Jim Webb, The Goodman Corporation

Their collective experience continues to strengthen regional collaboration and transportation advocacy throughout our community.

TAG Houston: Women Leaders in Transportation Reception

Join TAG Houston this June for a special reception featuring Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham, M.D. This event will celebrate the women shaping the future of transportation across our region while bringing together elected officials, industry executives, and public sector leaders for meaningful dialogue and connection.

Wednesday, June 18, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Junior League of Houston

We invite transportation professionals, community stakeholders, and industry partners to register and join the conversation.

View event details and registration for attendance and sponsorship here: https://members.taghouston.org/events/Details/tag-houston-women-in-transportation-2026-1734555.

Dawn Buckingham

Join TAG Houston on June 3 for the first installment of our Technology Series featuring Sergio Roman, Director of Emerging Aviation Technology at TxDOT.

This virtual session will explore TxDOT’s Project Nexus initiative and the future of Advanced Air Mobility in Texas, including UAS integration, aviation infrastructure, and emerging transportation technologies shaping the future of regional mobility.

Transportation, aviation, infrastructure, and planning stakeholders are invited to hear directly from TxDOT on implementation timelines, regional coordination efforts, and what’s ahead for the Houston region.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gd1qbTXxTICouh_VF9s7Rw.

Texas Department of Transportation

TAG Executive Director Christina Cabral and several TAG Board Members recently met with Liberty County Judge Jay Knight for a productive conversation focused on the transportation priorities impacting Liberty County residents and the growing importance of the area to the Gulf Coast region.

These conversations are critical as our region continues to grow and transportation connectivity remains essential to economic development, mobility, and quality of life across Southeast Texas.

At TAG Houston, leadership shapes the conversations and connections that define the future of transportation in our region.

Darrin Willer, Vice Chair, is a nationally recognized transportation leader with more than 34 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects. His work spans Texas and the nation, and his leadership continues to influence how large-scale transportation solutions are planned and delivered.

Michael Pearson, Board Treasurer, brings more than four decades of experience in finance and banking. Since joining the board in 2017, his leadership has provided steady financial guidance, supporting TAG’s continued growth and long-term impact across Houston and beyond.

Together, their expertise strengthens TAG Houston’s mission to advance mobility through collaboration, innovation, and industry leadership.

DCCM

Mobility is more than movement. It’s access, opportunity, and economic strength for our entire region.

This National Transit Day, TAG Houston is proud to champion the policies, partnerships, and investments that keep our region connected. From convening leaders across public and private sectors to advocating for critical infrastructure, our work is rooted in one goal: advancing transportation solutions that improve quality of life and fuel regional growth.

Whether it’s supporting transit-oriented development, engaging with agencies like TxDOT and METRO, or preparing for Green Light Houston in 2027, TAG is committed to ensuring our transportation systems include pedestrian, cycling, and all forms of mobility that work for everyone.

Today, we celebrate the systems and the people who keep Houston moving forward.

Houston-Galveston Area Council Union Pacific Railroad Houston METRO Texas Department of Transportation

The State of Mobility Luncheon brought together leaders from across the region for an impactful conversation on the future of transportation and connectivity in Houston.

We were honored to welcome Mayor John Whitmire as this year’s keynote speaker — marking his third time addressing the State of Mobility Luncheon. Mayor Whitmire shared his vision for Houston’s growth, the importance of strategic infrastructure investment, and the need for stronger regional collaboration to improve mobility and quality of life across our city.

We also proudly recognized Senator Robert Nichols with the Transportation Achievement Award for his outstanding leadership and lasting contributions to transportation and infrastructure across Texas.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of collaboration, insight, and shared commitment to moving Houston forward.

TAG Houston is proud to support H-GAC’s Liftoff to a Better Commute Game Plan initiative through Your Commute Solution, advancing smarter, more efficient commuting strategies across our region. By encouraging flexible work options, ridesharing, and alternative transportation choices, this initiative aligns with TAG’s mission to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and enhance quality of life for the Greater Houston area. Through this partnership, we continue to champion innovative solutions that move our region forward.
Learn more: https://yourcommutesolution.org/game-plan