Board of Directors

The Metro Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, policy guidance, and oversight for the region’s public transit system. Representing the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the federal government, the Board reflects the diverse jurisdictions and communities served by Metro.

The Board is responsible for setting agency policy, approving budgets and major contracts, and ensuring strong governance, safety, and financial stewardship. Through public meetings and committee work, Board members collaborate with Metro leadership, employees, riders, and regional partners to advance a safe, reliable, and sustainable transit system that supports mobility, economic vitality, and quality of life across the National Capital Region.

Committed to transparency, accountability, and public engagement, the Board plays a critical role in guiding Metro’s long-term vision and ensuring the system meets the evolving needs of the region today and in the future.

Committees

Committee Membership Effective July 10, 2025

Executive Committee

Chair: Valerie Santos

1st Vice Chair: Vacant

2nd Vice Chair: Joe McAndrew

Walter Alcorn

• The Executive Committee shall be responsible for overall strategic plan implementation and the Talented Teams STP goal. The Committee will review the annual Transformation Report and semiannual Talented Teams Report.
• The Executive Committee shall be responsible for enforcement of the Board's Code of Ethics and service as the Board's Ethics Committee, and such additional responsibilities as it may be assigned by the Board Chair. The Executive Committee shall have primary responsibility for recommending to the Board a candidate for General Manager, Secretary and Inspector General, and conducting the annual performance review of each such Officer with input from all members of the Board.
• The Committee shall oversight of the quality and integrity of WMATA's internal controls, compliance systems, and auditing and accounting systems. The Committee shall also over see internal and external audits, while enabling the Inspector General to directly communicate with Congress, its committees, subcommittees, members and staff, about findings and recommendations from the Office of Inspector General, at the Inspector General's discretion. The Committee shall be responsible for conducting annual audits awareness training for all Board Members.
• The Committee shall be responsible for Board governance (including Bylaws, Election of Board Officers and Committee Chairs and Members), and oversight of legislative planning, governmental/jurisdictional relations and related communications strategies.  The Committee shall be responsible for conducting an orientation program for new Board members, and handling questions under the WMATA Compact. 
• The Committee shall be responsible for oversight of pensions including reviewing investment results of WMATA's various trusts, processing plan amendments for Board adoption, and receiving regular reports on plan performance. 
• The Committee shall also provide oversight for labor, human resources, procurement, civil rights and fair practice matters.  The Committee shall also oversee the development of procurement procedures in accordance with federal requirements. 

Finance and Capital Committee

Chair: Joe McAndrew

Vice Chair: Tracy Hadden Loh

Darien B. Flowers

• The Finance and Capital Committee is responsible for the STP Sustainability and Regional Opportunity & Partnership goals. The Committee reviews the annual Sustainability Report and the annual Regional Opportunity Report.
• The Finance and Capital Committee monitors the financial integrity and viability of WMATA and its programs and services; has primary responsibility for developing, in coordination with a working group of the whole, recommending, and overseeing an annual operating and a capital budget to the Board each year; and has primary responsibility for setting policy with respect to fares and fees.  The Committee's recommended annual operating and capital budgets are as voted by the working group of the whole. 
• The Committee is responsible for capital program planning, including an annual capital plan; oversight of major capital projects delivery including scope, oversight, budget and on-time/on-budget metrics; regional corridor development; coordination with jurisdictions; and coordination of community development.  The Committee is responsible for strategic, long-term planning, including establishing priorities based on technical analysis and stakeholder outreach.  The Committee oversees the Joint Development Program and other real estate matters. 

Safety and Operations Committee

Chair: Walter Alcorn

Vice Chair: Valerie Santos

Leslie Weber

• The Safety and Operations Committee is responsible for the STP Service Excellence goal and provides strategic guidance on broader initiative and programs, while reviewing the quarterly and annual Service Excellence Reports.
• The Safety and Operations Committee provides continual oversight and recommend policies to assure that all facilities, equipment and operations of the transit system are safe and secure for passengers, employees, and the public affected by WMATA services. 
• The Committee is responsible for customer experience and service, and operating plans and performance. The Committee sets the tone and provides leadership that safety comes first among all operational considerations. The Committee ensures that employees and the public have accessible channels for reporting safety, crime and security concerns.