COTA’s Board of Trustees
COTA’s Board of Trustees is the governing body of COTA and is responsible for overseeing COTA as established by the Ohio Revised Code 306.30 to 306.50.
In exercising its fiduciary responsibilities, board members have three primary obligations:
- Duty of Care—Board members shall perform their duties with the care that an ordinary prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances.
- Duty of Good Faith—Board members shall take the necessary actions to be informed and exercise appropriate judgment.
- Duty of Loyalty—Board members shall perform their duties in a manner the Board Member reasonably believes to be in, or not opposed to, the best interest of COTA.
Additionally, board members should:
- Provide a clear vision for COTA’s future.
- Provide oversight of COTA’s operations.
- Work effectively with other board members, leadership and the president/CEO.
- Be an advocate for COTA’s vision, mission, values and COTA’s long-range transit plan.
There are two members appointed by Franklin County, seven members appointed by Columbus, and four members appointed by various suburbs. Members are appointed for three-year terms.
Advisory Panel
- As provided for in the COTA Charter, an Advisory Panel was established to advise COTA management in the development and implementation of public transit in central Ohio.
- One member appointed by the Franklin County Commissioners.
- One member appointed by the Mayor or other chief executive officer of each municipal corporation participating in the creation of COTA.
- At-large members may be appointed by the President/CEO with the consent of the Board of Trustees or as provided in Resolution No. 2011-20 and procedures adopted consistent therewith.
- Each member appointed to the Advisory Panel shall be a resident and have a familiarity with public transit needs in central Ohio.
- The Advisory Panel shall meet quarterly and be used by COTA management as a resource in making decisions on public transit and, as appropriate, incorporate advice from the Panel into programs presented to the Board.
Mobility Management Advisory Board
The Mobility Management Advisory Board (MMAB) assists COTA in developing innovative, viable transportation solutions for underserved individuals and businesses. Members are representatives from stakeholder organizations across central Ohio who provide direct services or advocate for underserved individuals and businesses.
Board of Trustees
| TRUDY A. BARTLEY, CHAIR Associate Vice President, Local Government & Community Relations The Ohio State University Appointed by the City of Columbus Term expires 4/21 |
CRAIG P. TRENEFF, VICE CHAIR Attorney at Law Treneff Cozza Law, LLC Appointed by Franklin County Term expires 4/20 |
| CATHY DE ROSA Dublin City Council Member Appointed by the City of Dublin Term expires 4/21 |
STEVEN GLADMAN City of Grandview Heights City Council Member Appointed by the City of Grandview Heights Term expires 4/22 |
| THOMAS GROTE Co-Partner Grote & Turner Appointed by the City of Gahanna Term expires 04/21 |
AMY M. LANDINO President Vlog Boss Studios Appointed by City of Columbus Terms expires 4/22 |
| MARLON R. MOORE SVP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Huntington National Bank Appointed by the City of Columbus Term expires 4/22 |
GINA ORMOND Vice President-Associate General Counsel Nationwide Realty Investors Appointed by City of Columbus Term expires 4/20 |
| JEAN CARTER RYAN President Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority Appointed by the City of Columbus Term expires 4/20 |
TIMOTHY J. SKINNER Business Agent Sprinklerfitter Local Union 669, District 33 Appointed by the City of Columbus Term Expires 03/21 |
| MICHAEL H. STEVENS Chief Innovation Officer City of Columbus Appointed by City of Columbus Term expires 4/20 |
KUMI WALKER |