Meet the 2026 COMTO Chicago Candidates
Shaping the Future of Transportation
The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Chicago Chapter is proud to present our slate of candidates for the 2026 Executive Board. As the leading national advocate for employment diversity, inclusion, and contracting opportunities, COMTO remains steadfast in its mission: to ensure transportation serves all.
Election Process & Guidelines
Our 2026 leadership slate was established through a formal nomination process. Positions with fewer than three initial candidates did not receive additional nominations, resulting in the focused list of qualified leaders presented below.
Before casting your ballot, please carefully review the profiles submitted by the candidates. Your participation ensures that our leadership remains representative of our members' values and professional goals.
Your Vote, Our Vision
By participating in this election, you are helping select the leaders who will:
Advocate for minority participation and advancement at every level of the industry.
Collaborate with stakeholders to create equitable contracting and partnership models.
Educate the next generation of transportation professionals through scholarship and internship programs.
Innovate by preparing our workforce for the technological shifts in future mobility.
Candidates For President
Roosevelt Moneyham III
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
Candidate for President Candidates for Vice President
Stephen Little
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
Candidate for Vice President 
Candidate for Vice President Elista Parks
Elista Parks is a Transit and Rail Planner and Designer at Stantec, with a strong record of contributing to complex transit and rail projects as well as comprehensive planning studies. Her work reflects a commitment to delivering efficient, equitable, and forward‑thinking transportation solutions. Elista currently serves as the Membership Chair for COMTO Chicago, where she leads efforts to strengthen member engagement, expand professional connections, and foster an inclusive environment for transportation practitioners across the region. Elista is running for 2nd Vice President because she is dedicated to advancing COMTO’s mission by promoting diversity, supporting collaboration, and championing the development of emerging leaders within the transportation industry. She looks forward to continuing her service and contributing to the chapter’s sustained growth, impact, and strategic success.
Candidates for Secretary
Americo Gonzalez-Aquino
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
Candidate for Secretary
Orlando Toatley
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
Candidate for Secretary
Candidate for SecretaryLaura Van Wert
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.
Candidates for Treasurer
Pamela Mills
Pamela A. Mills is a Strategic Leader and Assistant Vice-President of Program & Project Management at WSP. With over a decade of experience as Bureau Chief for Cook County’s Department of Transportation & Highways, she is an expert in fiscal accountability, operational efficiency, and financial oversight.
Throughout her career, Pamela has managed multi-million dollar operating budgets and streamlined complex financial workflows to enhance organizational capacity. A committed advocate for transparency and professional development, she actively supports COMTO’s mission to advance opportunities within the transportation industry.
Pamela holds an undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science from National Louis University and Master’s degrees in both Business Administration and Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management. She is a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., COMTO, and several advisory boards.
Candidate for Treasurer
Shewana McDavis
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
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