Leadership

Paul Cristina is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA). Cristina previously served as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for DCTA, and was responsible for overseeing rail operations and capital planning and development for the agency. A licensed professional engineer, Cristina came to DCTA from BNSF Railway where he led the company’s engagement with public agencies across the railroad’s extensive network, directing new infrastructure development and agreement execution for BNSF and the public. Cristina brings direct experience working with public and private railroads, regional transit agencies, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and other coalitions across North Texas. He is also an Air Force veteran, having served as a Civil Engineer Officer at stateside and overseas locations. Cristina received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Business Administration from Florida State University - Panama City.

As Chief Operating Officer, Maurice Bell guides DCTA vehicle fleet and operations, including strategic development, planning and operational logistics. Mr. Bell has built a 30-year track record in managing and guiding transit operations, most recently providing consulting services for transit agencies in Louisville (KY), Columbia (SC) and Indianapolis (IN). Mr. Bell has also served as Chief Operations Officer for the Port Authority of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, as well as a two-year term as Vice President of Mobility Solutions with Keolis North America dedicated to microtransit and autonomous shuttle design and logistics. Mr. Bell also served five years as Assistant Vice President of Bus Operations at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

Sherrelle Evans-Jones serves as DCTA Chief Financial Officer, and is directing all financial activities for the agency, among them accounting, financial reporting, debt and treasury management, risk, and budgeting. Ms. Evans-Jones brings a wealth of financial experience to DCTA, including six years as the Finance Director for the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, and prior CFO roles in 20 years of experience with not-for-profit, education, public sector and corporate accounting.