Board of Directors and Leadership

Board of Directors

Board Members

Hon. Tyrone Nelson, Chair (Henrico County)

Hon. Jim Ingle, Vice Chair, (Chesterfield County)

Hon. Ellen Robertson, Treasurer/Secretary (City of Richmond)

Dave Anderson (Chesterfield County)

Odie Donald II (City of Richmond)

Terrell Hughes (Henrico County)

Hon. Nicole Jones (City of Richmond)

Hon. Daniel Schmitt (Henrico County)

Barbara Smith (Chesterfield County)

Board Meetings & Reports

The Board of Directors of GRTC and RideFinders meet in their monthly business meeting at 8:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise posted). See the Board Meeting Notice for meeting details. Video and audio of meetings will be streamed live online and recorded for later viewing at GRTC’s YouTube Channel. If you have any questions, please contact the GRTC Executive office at 804-358-3871, ext. 344. Public comments are always accepted via form!

Board Reports & Documents

About the Board

Structure

GRTC operates under policies set by its Board of Directors, which consists of nine members (three from each jurisdiction) representing the City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, and Henrico County. Members are appointed by their jurisdiction. Each member serves a one-year term. Members are eligible to serve multiple years with each annual appointment.

Board meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Board meetings are open to the public.

Board Committees

To ensure GRTC’s Board of Directors fully exercises their governance and oversight over operations and management of GRTC, the Board of Directors established Board Committees. The committees are aligned with the functional organization of GRTC and serve to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of monthly Board Meetings.

Committee Structure

Board Committees are composed of five members of the Board of Directors and include a senior staff liaison as a non-voting member for technical support.

Each committee nominates and elects a Committee Chair who is responsible for the committee agenda. The Committee Chair coordinates with the staff liaison. The staff liaison is responsible for reporting Committee discussions and recommended actions to the full Board of Directors. Two directors represent a quorum. Board-appointed committees and subcommittees comply with the open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Committees

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for advising the Board of Directors on all financial matters and overseeing financial activities undertaken by the Board.

Hon. Jim Ingle, Chair (Chesterfield County)
Hon. Tyrone Nelson (Henrico County)
Hon. Ellen Robertson (City of Richmond)
Hon. Daniel Schmitt (Henrico County)
Odie Donald II (City of Richmond)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is responsible for reviewing system-wide transit operations and key operational performance metrics.

Hon. Ellen Robertson, Chair (City of Richmond)
Barbara Smith (Chesterfield County)
Hon. Nicole Jones (City of Richmond)
Hon. Daniel Schmidt (Henrico County)
Dave Anderson (Chesterfield County)

Development Committee

The Development Committee is responsible for providing performance updates to the Board on key system performance metrics and making recommendations on all major service changes and infrastructure prioritization, selection, and programming matters.

Barbara Smith, Chair (Chesterfield County)
Odie Donald II (City of Richmond)
Dave Anderson (Chesterfield County)
Terrell Hughes (Henrico County)
Hon. Nicole Jones (City of Richmond)

Leadership

Executive Leadership

Sheryl Adams

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Chief Executive Officer Sheryl Adams joined GRTC as its first Risk Manager in 1998, and has led various departments, including Operations, Safety, and Training. After serving two stints as interim Chief Executive Officer, Adams accepted the role permanently in 2023.

Adams is a member of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Women in Transportation (WTS International), and Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO). She also serves on various regional transportation boards, including Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RRTPO) and Central Virginia Transportation Authority.

Adrienne Torres

CHIEF OF STAFF

Adrienne Torres joined GRTC as a Senior Planning Analyst and worked her way up through roles including Planning Manager, Assistant Director and now Chief Development Officer and Chief of Staff. Before GRTC, she launched her career with the City of Richmond in the Chief Administrative Officer’s Office, where she focused on strategic planning and budgeting. Adrienne also serves on the Central Virginia Transportation Authority board and is committed to strengthening GRTC’s role in the region, advocating for public transit as not just an option but an essential part of community life.

John Zinzarella

CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Chief Financial & Administrative Officer John Zinzarella has brought his tremendous long-term budgeting experience to GRTC since 2021.

Kevin Hernandez

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Kevin Hernandez is a seasoned transit leader with a career built on hands-on experience and a genuine passion for public transportation. He got his start behind the wheel as a bus operator at the University of Maryland and worked his way up through planning, operations, and leadership roles. Before joining GRTC, Kevin served as Director of Operations for DASH in Alexandria, VA, and as Chief of Transit Operations for Prince George’s County Government in Maryland. Throughout his career, he’s been driven by a commitment to delivering equitable, efficient, and rider-focused service.

Directors

Tony Byrd

Director of Maintenance

Beginning in 1989 as a mechanic in training, Tony has been a vital member of the GRTC Family for more than 30 years, contributing to both a teamwork culture and company advancements.

Anthony Carter

Director of Safety and Security

Anthony Carter, Director of Safety and Security, has been with GRTC since 2015.

Joe Dillard

Director of Government and External Affairs

As the Director of Government & External Affairs, Joe Dillard leads initiatives fostering positive connections between our organization and government stakeholders.

Dexter Hurt

Director of Information Systems

With an extensive background that spans 30 years in technology and management, Director of Information Systems Dexter Hurt has significantly influenced GRTC’s operational effectiveness and project execution.

Angela Malloy

Director of Human Resources

Angela Malloy, Director of Human Resources, has been a member of the GRTC family for twenty-four years. The Human Resources department is constantly evolving in order to service our diverse population of employees, while ensuring we align with our company’s mission, vision, and core values.

Tonya Thompson

Director of Procurement

Tonya Thomson has been the Director of Procurement since 2014.

Mike Hurt

Director of Marketing & Communications

As Director of Marketing and Communications, Mike Hurt promotes GRTC as a safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation option and keeps staff, riders, and the general public informed about projects, events, and service changes.

Lora Toothman

Director of Capital Construction and Facility Improvement

As Executive Director of RideFinders, Cherika Ruffin brings extensive knowledge of the transportation demand management industry to RideFinders, a division of GRTC that provides multimodal transportation solutions and ridematching services to improve mobility and facilitate connections between people and places in the Richmond region.