IBTTA Congratulates Joi Taylor Dean and Member Leaders Honored by COMTO’s Women Who Move the Nation

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April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) proudly congratulates Joi Taylor Dean, CEO of the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority and IBTTA's 2026 president, on being named among this year's honorees by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) as part of its prestigious Women Who Move the Nation class.

"Joi leads with purpose and a deep commitment to impact - exactly what this moment calls for," said Mark Chung, CEO and executive director of IBTTA. "Her recognition, and the journeys of these honorees, reflect the real progress happening across our industry - driven by leaders who are building stronger, more connected communities every day."

COMTO's signature recognition honors trailblazers who continue to shatter glass ceilings across the transportation industry. Since its inception, 162 women have been inducted - leaders representing a broad cross-section of multimodal transportation across the public and private sectors, united by a commitment to strengthening the nation's infrastructure.

IBTTA extends a special congratulations to Joi, whose leadership continues to shape the future of transportation. As CEO of the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority and IBTTA's 2026 president - and the first Black woman to serve in this role - her recognition reflects both her impact and influence across the industry.

IBTTA also recognizes the member leaders honored alongside her: Shalonda A. Baldwin, PMP, WSP; Caroline Decker, GFT; and Melissa Mullinax, HNTB - underscoring the depth of leadership across the IBTTA community.

As IBTTA's 2026 president, Dean is guiding the association under her theme, Driving What's Next: Investment. Impact. Influence.

IBTTA congratulates all of this year's COMTO honorees - women helping to move the nation forward.

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About IBTTA

The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) is the worldwide association for the owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve them. Founded in 1932, IBTTA has members in more than 20 countries on six continents. Through advocacy, thought leadership, and education, members are implementing state-of-the-art, innovative user-based transportation financing solutions to address the critical infrastructure challenges of the 21st century. For more information, visit www.ibtta.org