The OCTA Board of Directors unanimously selected Doug Chaffee to serve as the Chairman of the Board at its meeting on Jan. 13, 2025.
Chaffee, who is also the Fourth District Supervisor for Orange County, replaces outgoing Chair Tam T. Nguyen, who remains on the Board as one of two public members.
“I am honored that my colleagues have entrusted me to lead the OCTA Board of Directors, and I look forward to working together to continue providing an efficient, balanced and sustainable transportation network that serves the needs of everyone who lives, works and visits Orange County,” OCTA Chair Chaffee said.
As a member of the OCTA Board of Directors since 2019, Chaffee has played a strong role in advancing key transportation initiatives for Orange County. Throughout his career, he has worked to improve public infrastructure and advocate for projects that enhance the quality of life for Orange County residents.
As chair of the OCTA Board, Chaffee will guide efforts to expand transportation choices, ease traffic congestion, and keep Orange County moving smoothly.
Chaffee’s selection comes at a pivotal time for OCTA, as the agency works on a range of projects designed to address the growing and diverse transportation demands of one of the nation’s most populous counties.
Chaffee is also serving as chair of the Metrolink Board of Directors this year.
The OCTA Board also named Jamey M. Federico to serve as vice chair. Federico is the Mayor of Dana Point and has served on the OCTA Board of Directors since 2023.
Federico was sworn in to begin a new four-year term on the OCTA Board, along with directors Mike Carroll, an Irvine City Councilman; Jon Dumitru, an Orange City Councilman; Patrick Harper, a Fountain Valley City Councilman; Fred Jung, Fullerton Mayor; Janet Nguyen, Orange County’s First District Supervisor; and Donald P. Wagner, Orange County’s Third District Supervisor.