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METRO RTA is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees.

The METRO RTA Board meets monthly, on the last Tuesday of the month, 9am at the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center, 631 S. Broadway.

Public Comment Policy

The Board meetings are open to the public and allow for public comment. Persons wishing to address the Board may take three (3) minutes to speak on any given topic on the Board agenda. Individuals are required to appear in person and sign in at least 5 minutes before the Board meeting begins.

METRO RTA welcomes, values, and appreciates the varied opinions and comments from members of the public.

To ensure that the meetings are respectful, peaceful, and orderly, speakers are reminded to keep their comments respectful and appropriate for METRO RTA business.

No personal attacks will be permitted.

The President has the authority to rule remarks out of order and remove individuals from the meeting.

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METRO's Board of Trustees, the METRO team, all speakers, and guests must adhere to METRO's Civility Statement during our Board and committee meetings. This statement was originally adopted in August 2020. 

Monthly board packets are posted below. Packets from the previous year can be found on our downloads page.

For inquiries or information requests regarding the METRO Board of Trustees, please email BoardCommunications@yourmetrobus.org


2026 Board Meetings

To remotely observe and listen to board meetings from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click here. One tap mobile: +19292056099,,3395759000#,,,,*551537# or click here to find your local number.
Meeting ID: 339 575 9000
Passcode: 551537

Meeting Date  Meeting Packet  Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2026    
February 24, 2026    
March 31, 2026    
April 28, 2026    
May 26, 2026    
June 30, 2026    
July 28, 2026    
August 25, 2026    
September 29, 2026    
October 27, 2026    
November 24, 2026     
December 15, 2026    

 

 


2026 Board Committees & Meetings

Unless otherwise noted, committees meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center. Committee packets and minutes are posted below. Minutes from the previous year can be found on our downloads page.

 Meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and will consecutively follow each other.

  • Customer Experience and Service Performance Committee
  • Internal & External Engagement Committee
  • Culture & Planning Committee
  • Finance & Technology Committee
  • Protection & Development Committee
  • Governance Committee (as needed)

Committees have been added and names have been revised to meet the ever-changing and growing needs of METRO. Changes will take effect starting April 2025.  

To remotely observe and listen to board meetings from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, click here. One tap mobile: +19292056099,,3395759000#,,,,*551537# or click here to find your local number.
Meeting ID: 339 575 9000
Passcode: 551537

Meeting Date  Meeting Packet  Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2026

Customer Experience & Service Performance 

Internal & External Engagement 

Culture & Planning 

Finance & Technology

Protection & Development

 
February 19, 2026    
March 19, 2026    
April 16, 2026    
May 21, 2026    
June 18, 2026    
July 16, 2026    
August 20, 2026    
September 17, 2026    
October 22, 2026    
November 19, 2026    
December 10, 2026    

METRO Board Members

mark derrig
Mr. Mark Derrig
Board President
City of Akron Appointee
 
dana lagarde
Ms. Dana LaGarde
Board Vice President
City of Akron Appointee
 
donald christian
Mr. Donald Christian
City of Akron Appointee
robert dejournett
Mr. Robert DeJournett
City of Akron Appointee
 
renee greene
Ms. Renee Greene
City of Akron Appointee
robert konstand
Mr. Robert Konstand
Summit County Appointee
Christine Marshall Picture
Ms. Christine Marshall
Summit County Appointee
david prentice
Mr. David Prentice
Summit County Appointee
chuck rector
Mr. Charles Rector
City of Barberton Appointee
gary spring
Mr. Gary Spring
City of Stow Appointee
Nicole Squire
Ms. Nicole Squire 
City of Cuyahoga Falls Appointee
john valle
Mr. John Valle
City of Akron Appointee