2025 Annual Luncheon
State of Transit

Richard Andreski has served as Trinity Metro’s President and Chief Executive Officer since June 2022. In this role, he focuses on delivering exceptional service and finding ways to bring additional value to the communities served by Trinity Metro. The agency provides bus, rail, paratransit, on-demand ridesharing, vanpool and bike sharing services throughout much of Tarrant County. Under Andreski’s leadership, Trinity Metro is laying the groundwork for an expanded transit system to support growth in Fort Worth, the nation’s 13th largest and fastest growing big city.

Andreski is motivated by a mission of public service and believes transit plays a critical role in communities by providing access to employment, education and other opportunities, spurring economic development and improving the quality of life. He keeps the customer experience at the heart of every investment decision.

Gary Slagel, a former mayor of the City of Richardson, is the CEO at CapitalSoft, Inc. and Chair of the DART Board of Directors. He is a former president of the Metroplex Mayor's Association, and a former president of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).

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Appointed to the DART Board in 2011, Slagel graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University, and an MBA from Abilene Christian University.

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.