DART Executive Staff Members
Nadine Lee is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), a 13-city transit system covering a 700-square mile service area with bus, light rail, commuter rail, and paratransit services, where she leverages the talents
and expertise of 3,700 employees to deliver the People's Transit System.
Previously, Nadine was the Chief of Staff for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). In this role, Nadine drove coordination and delivery
of projects, programs, and services across the organization to provide a world-class transportation system for the citizens of Los Angeles County. Three foundational culture-transformation functions were established under her leadership: Equity and
Race, Customer Experience, and the Better Bus Program. She also served as Deputy Chief Innovation Officer in Metro's Office of Extraordinary Innovation where she led the development of Vision 2028, Metro's 10-year strategic plan to increase prosperity
for L.A. County through improved mobility.
Prior to arriving in Los Angeles, Nadine led the development and implementation of the Flatiron Flyer Bus Rapid Transit for Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD), a project that
produced a 40% increase in corridor ridership in its first few months of service. Nadine also led the Northwest Rail and Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility projects in the FasTracks Program.
Nadine was appointed to the Leadership APTA Committee
in 2019 and is a past Director on the WTS International Board. She was awarded 2019 WTS International Woman of the Year. Nadine participated in the 2019 APTA International Study Mission to explore Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) in three European cities.
She also studied the role of performance management in improving service delivery in four Southeast Asia cities as part of the TCRP International Transit Studies Program. A registered Professional Engineer in Colorado and Kansas, Nadine received her
B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Despite her engineering training, Nadine flexes her creative muscles in Adult Beginning Ballet several times a week and has participated in several performances.
Chief of Staff, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: 2018-2021
Deputy Executive Officer, Innovation Office, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: 2015-2018
Project Manager, FasTracks, Regional Transportation District: 2006-2015
Senior Project Engineer, URS Corporation: 2000-2006
Project Engineer, Korve Engineering: 1998-2000
Engineer II, I, Highway Design, HNTB Corporation: 1992-1998
Professional Engineer - Colorado (#34474), Kansas (#14650)
Awards and Professional Affiliations
UITP Global Public Transport Summit Programme Committee (present)
Transit Equity Project Advisory Committee – TransitCenter and Center for Neighborhood Technology (2020)
Leadership APTA Committee (2019-present)
FTA Transit Research Advisory Committee (2018-2019)
WTS-International Woman of the Year (2019)
WTS-Los Angeles Woman of the Year (2018)
Leadership APTA (2015)
Multi-Agency Exchange Program (2014)
RTD Leadership Academy (2012)
WTS International Board, Director (2010-2014)
WTS International Member of the Year (2010)
TCRP International Transit Studies Program (Spring 2009)
Downtown Denver Partnership Emerging Leaders Program (2005)
Vice President, Bus Operations
Vice President of Mobility Management Services
Doug Douglas, a DART veteran of over 25 years, directs the Department of Mobility Management Services and chairs the Paratransit and Accessibility Advisory Group to DART. The department provides service requirements and functions for complementary ADA Paratransit services, including Certification/Eligibility, Service Development, Service Planning, Travel Training, Contract Compliance/Field Operations, and Parkland Hospital Shuttle Service Management. The department is also responsible for the administration of the Fixed Route Reduced Fare Program for Persons with Disabilities and the provision of DART Innovative Services, which includes GoLink and Flex Service Routes; and managing the Mesquite and UTD services.
In addition to the programs listed above, the department is actively engaging in efforts to coordinate transportation with health and human service providers, non-profit organizations, faith-based, medical, and similar agencies, as well as other local or regional transportation providers. The department is also responsible for the implementation and ongoing efforts related to the My Rides North Texas project, which is a website and app identifying transportation resources for Veterans, People with Disabilities and others in the North Central Texas Region.
Assistant Vice President of Paratransit Services, DART, February 1994 - October 1995
Director of Paratransit Services, DART, March 1993 - February 1994
Manager of Paratransit Services, DART, January 1992 - March 1993
Certification Monitor, Paratransit Services, DART, August 1990 - January 1992
Information Specialist, Action Center, DART, January 1990 - July 1990
Member, Access Committee, American Public Transportation Association
Member, Mobility Management Committee, American Public Transportation Association
Board of Trustees, LeTourneau University
Task Force Member, Regional Public Transportation Coordination Task Force (North Central Texas Council of Governments)
Past Board Member, Variety, the Children's Charity of Texas
Past Chairman, Variety Sunshine Coach Program, Board of Directors
Past Chairman, National Steering Committee, Easter Seals Project ACTION
Past Chairman of the Board, Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind
Postgraduate studies in Psychology, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas
Postgraduate studies in Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee
As Vice President, Maintenance of Way & Facilities Maintenance, James Joyce leads the department responsible for DART’s Maintenance of Way, as well as managing all DART Facilities. He is also responsible for the maintenance of DART’s transit centers, Light Rail Stations, bus stops, and the escalators and elevators throughout DART’s 700 square mile service area.
He is responsible for ensuring that the Track Department, Signaling System, and Overhead Centenary Systems meet or exceed national safety standards. He also supervises Rail Communications, Passenger Amenities, and all Maintenance Training. Long range planning for these divisions is included in his administrative duties.
James has an extensive background in light rail track and signals having worked for DART for 25 years and at Hitachi Rail (formerly Ansaldo STS) prior to joining the DART team. James is a member of DART's Executive Management Operations Team.
Assistant Vice President, Ways, Structures, and Amenities: 2019-2022
Manager, DART Signal Systems: 1996-2019
Field Engineer, Hitachi Rail (formerly Ansaldo) 1994-96
APTA - American Public Transportation Association
AREMA - American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association
Destination Imagination – In DI, students work together in teams to solve open-ended STEAM challenges.
Vice President, Rail Operations
Dallas, TX 75202
Vice President of Commuter Rail Services TRE & Silverline
Anthony Fuller is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and serves as Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) liaison with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA), who jointly owns the 35-mile commuter rail line with DART. He is also responsible for managing over 200 miles of DART-owned freight rail corridors. DART’s Silverline is currently under construction and will begin operation sometime around the end of 2025.
Vice President of Commuter Rail TRE & Silverline, Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Chief Operating Officer, Trinity Metro
Chief Operating Officer, TEXRail
Director of the Operations Command Center and Field Operations, TriMet
Deputy Chief Transportation Officer, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD)
Participated in habitat for humanity and big brothers/big sisters
Mentor for the Trinity Metro Mentorship program
Vice Chair for the APTA Chief Operating Officer’s Committee
Vice Chair for the Trinity Metro Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council
Master of Science Degree in Leadership and Management
Executive Vice President of Growth/Regional Development
Dallas, TX 75202
Vice President of Capital Planning
Dallas, TX 75202
Vice President of Service Planning and Scheduling
Chief Financial Officer
Dallas,TX 75202
Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Dallas,TX 75202
Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
Nevin Grinnell provides executive leadership to DART's marketing, advertising and customer service programs. He is responsible for the agency's marketing and advertising strategy and brand development. He has an extensive background in long-term strategy development, innovation, advertising, electronic media, promotional activation and e-commerce with international, national and regional brands. He is part of DART's Executive Management Team (EMT).
Senior Vice President of Marketing, NCH - Retail Products Group: 2008 - 2011
Vice President of Marketing, Innovation, Dr Pepper Snapple Group: 2006 - 2007
Director of Marketing, Innovation, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Dr Pepper Snapple Group: 2005 - 2006
Director of Marketing, Dr Pepper Trademark, Dr Pepper Snapple Group: 2002 - 2005
Director of Marketing, Seven UP, Schweppes, and Vernor's Brands, Dr Pepper Snapple Group: 2001 - 2002
Brand Manager, Seven UP, Dr Pepper Snapple Group: 1999 - 2001
Product Manager, Seven UP, Dr Pepper Snapple Group: 1997 - 1998
Product Manager, Lay's Potato Chips and Tostitos Tortilla Chips, Frito-Lay: 1996 - 1997
Product Manager, 1996 Corporate Summer Promotion, Frito-Lay: 1995 - 1997
Associate Product Manager, Frito-Lay Sandwich Crackers, Frito-Lay: 1993 - 1995
Assistant Product Manager, New Products, Frito-Lay: 1992 - 1993
Associate Product Manager, Kraft Foods: 1991
Territory Sales Manager, Johnson & Johnson: 1987 - 1990
Board Member 2005 - 2007, Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Business Council
BA, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA
Dallas,TX 75202
Vice President – Chief Safety Officer
Donna Johnson has over 30 years of Safety experience and 14 years of service at DART. Currently she serves as the Vice President - Chief Safety Officer, reporting directly to the President/Executive Director, where she manages the agency's operational safety program with the objective of ensuring the protection of DART employees, passengers, property and stakeholders.
She is an accomplished safety leader and has an extensive background in bus/rail safety, operations safety, industrial safety and regulatory compliance. Previously, Johnson manage safety programs at three major corporations (PepsiCo, Coca Cola, and Concentra) and was responsible for ensuring the safety for over 35,000 employees in 20 states under several USDOT operating administrations; FHWA, FMCR, PHMSA, FAA and FTA.
Johnson recently served as Director of Safety for the agency, where she led a team of safety professionals responsible for safeguarding DART's employees, passengers and contractors.
Johnson holds dual professional safety certifications from the World Safety Organization and the US Department of Transportation Safety Institute and is a member of the APTA Safety Committee and the Texas Transit Safety and Security Professional Organization.
Interim Vice President, Chief Safety Officer – Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Director of Operations Safety – Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Sr. Manager of Safety Analysis and Compliance – Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Interim Director of Operations Safety – Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Manager of Industrial Safety and Health – Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Safety Specialist – Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Consulting Manager Safety & Substance Abuse – Concentra Medical Center
Sr. Safety Specialist – Concentra Medical Centers
Safety Analyst – Coca Cola Enterprises
Transportation Compliance Specialist – PepsiCo Food Systems
Dallas,TX 75202
Vice President of Human Resources
Interim Vice President of Belonging
General Counsel
Chief Audit Officer
-Office of Board Support
1401 Pacific Avenue
Dallas, TX 75202-7200
[email protected]
P.O. Box 660163
Board Administrator of the Office of Board Support
As a Direct Board Report to the Board of Directors, the Board Administrator is the primary contact and liaison for the DART Board of Directors, DART staff, and the general public on behalf of the DART Board. The Board Administrator also serves as Secretary to the Trial Board and as the Administrative Law Judge Secretary.
The Office of Board Support provides administrative support, as well as acts as the primary liaison, for the DART Board of Directors.
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