Citizens Accountability for Regional Transportation (CART) Committee Members
Membership of the CART Committee includes eight jurisdictional representatives appointed by each of the RTA member jurisdictions and seven at-large members appointed by the RTA Board. Four of the at-large members are required to be City of Tucson residents.
Amanda Wiggins
Town of Marana
Amanda Wiggins is President and CEO of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, where she works closely with businesses, residents and community partners on issues affecting Marana and the surrounding region. Amanda provides business insight into the connections between transportation and economic growth, workforce access and quality of life. Amanda is a Marana resident and brings a strong understanding of the local business community as well as regional collaboration and partnership opportunities to her service on the RTA CART Committee.
Ana Olivares, P.E.
Pima County
Ana Olivares, P.E., is a retired civil engineer with extensive experience in transportation planning, project management and capital improvement program delivery. During her career with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Pima County Department of Transportation, she helped implement capital improvement programs and gained experience managing major roadway projects with complex transportation funding formulas. Ana is a longtime Tucson-area resident and brings significant knowledge of regional transportation infrastructure and interagency coordination to her service on the RTA CART Committee.
Chris Albright
At-large
Chris Albright is President of KE&G Construction, Inc. a Tucson based 100% employee-owned company founded in 1972. Chris has more than 30 years of experience in transportation and infrastructure construction. Chris’s background includes extensive work throughout Pima County, the state of Arizona, as well as infrastructure projects in several other states across the U.S. Chris has been a Tucson resident for more than 20 years and brings significant expertise in construction processes, project estimating and transportation project delivery to his service on the RTA CART Committee.
Danette Bewley, A.A.E.
At-large
Danette Bewley, A.A.E.(Accredited Airport Executive), is the President/CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority which operates Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield. Danette has more than 37 years of experience in airport management and public administration, including leadership roles in San Diego, Jacksonville, Reno-Tahoe and currently Tucson. Danette’s experience in large-scale transportation operations, strategic planning, capital project delivery, financial management, economic development, public outreach and executive leadership are valuable assets to the RTA CART Committee.
Erin Pazos
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Erin Pazos is the Executive Director of the Economic and Community Development Division with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Erin has experience supporting tribal housing, community development, regional workforce initiatives, and is taking on transportation projects. Erin also serves as the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s representative on the Arizona Tribal Workforce Development Board. Erin brings experience in tribal government, community development and interagency collaboration to her service on the RTA CART Committee.
Fred Narcaroti
Town of Oro Valley
Fred Narcaroti is Principal and Office Manager at Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants (“SOCOTEC”) and has more than 20 years of experience in geotechnical and environmental services, business development and community engagement. Fred’s work includes supporting infrastructure projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working with public- and private-sector stakeholders. Fred is an active member of the Oro Valley community and served on the previous CART Committee for the 2006 RTA. Fred brings extensive knowledge of regional infrastructure, project delivery and public accountability to his service on the RTA CART Committee.
Gene Kunde
At-large
Gene Kunde is an experienced business executive whose career has included leadership positions across a variety of industries, including Chief Operating Officer of Epson and Chief Executive Officer of Birkenstock, U.S.A. Gene’s extensive professional experience includes strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, project monitoring and organizational leadership. Gene is a Pima County resident and brings experience overseeing complex organizations and projects, along with a strong focus on accountability, collaboration and effective stakeholder communication, to his service on the RTA CART Committee.
Jim Olson
At-large
Jim Olson is Operations Manager at KE&G Construction and has more than 35 years of experience in civil construction. Jim’s background includes managing municipal infrastructure and highway projects, estimating, project management and construction operations for local, state and federal agencies. Jim is a longtime Tucson resident and U.S. Army veteran. Jim brings extensive knowledge of large-scale construction projects, project delivery and regional infrastructure to his service on the RTA CART Committee.
Kelle Maslyn
At-large
Kelle Maslyn is the Assistant Director for Strategic Affairs for the Pima County Economic Development Department where she leads initiatives supporting small businesses, business retention and expansion, and workforce development. Kelle has held leadership roles with the Marana Chamber of Commerce, Comcast, and Arizona State University, with experience spanning economic development, government and community relations, and corporate partnerships. Kelle is a longtime Pima County resident and served on the previous CART Committee for the 2006 RTA. Kelle brings extensive knowledge of regional issues, community partnerships and long-term planning to her service on the RTA CART Committee
Kyle Snowden
At-large
Kyle Snowden is a software engineer with experience developing financial reporting applications. Kyle is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics and has lived in Pima County for more than 20 years. Kyle is an active community member and has been involved with community organizations focused on transportation safety and housing affordability. Kyle brings experience in financial reporting, data and technology, along with an interest in transparency and public accountability, to his service on the RTA CART Committee.
Lisa Hagins
Town of Sahuarita
Lisa Hagins is CEO of the Arizona Transportation Builders Association. Lisa has more than 25 years of experience in business with a focus on finance and fiscal oversight. Lisa also has extensive experience in strategic planning and executive level collaborative leadership. Lisa has been a Pima County resident for more than 17 years and currently resides in Sahuarita. Lisa brings a strong understanding of transportation infrastructure and stakeholder collaboration to her service on the RTA CART Committee.
Melissa Andrade
Tohono O’odham Nation
Melissa Andrade is a Project Administrator with the Tohono O’odham Nation, where her work includes transportation planning and safety initiatives. Melissa’s experience includes advancing Tohono O’odham Nation’s Strategic Transportation Safety Plan and supporting efforts to improve safety across Tohono O’odham Nation’s roadway system. Melissa brings experience in transportation project administration, safety planning and tribal transportation needs to her service on the RTA CART Committee.
Ryan Mackey
At-large
Ryan Mackey works with Sunland Asphalt and has a professional background in the construction industry, including experience with complex transportation projects. Ryan is a Pima County resident with extensive experience in project delivery, tracking project milestones and evaluating project progress. His construction-industry perspective and commitment to objective oversight, transparency and accountability support his service on the RTA CART Committee.
Vanessa Cascio
City of South Tucson
Vanessa Cascio is Executive Director of Living Streets Alliance, where she leads strategy, budgeting, staffing, and program implementation for the nonprofit which focuses on importance of multimodal safety, public space and community-based transportation initiatives. Vanessa’s experience includes working across jurisdictions with public agencies, managing grant-funded programs and supporting the delivery of transportation initiatives. Vanessa brings experience in transportation program delivery, transportation policy, budget oversight, and public agency collaboration to her service on the RTA CART Committee.
Vanessa Gallego Lujan
City of Tucson
Vanessa Gallego Lujan is a long-time Tucson resident and mobility advocate with experience in community engagement, transportation access, and multimodal safety. Vanessa is an active member of the community and Chief Operating Officer at Recyco, Inc. Vanessa is also a Project Manager with Familias Unidas Ganando Accesibilidad (FUGA) where she organizes community bicycle rides and mobility initiatives to increase bicycle safety awareness in Tucson. Vanessa also serves on the City of Tucson’s Tucson Transit Advisory Committee. Vanessa brings experience in community-based transportation, transit and mobility issues, and public engagement to her service on the RTA CART Committee.
