Gary C. Thomas

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

The North Texas Commission is a public-private partnership that manages the region's unified advocacy voice at the state and federal levels. The private company is based in Irving, TX. The commission is dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the region and achieves impactful outcomes benefiting the 13-county area it serves. As the lead convener of subject matter experts, the NTC improves the workforce pipeline and cultivates future leaders. The CEO of the company is Chris Wallace.

Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. is a tourism company that provides guides, maps, weather information, and insider tips to help travelers plan their trips. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. The company also offers CityPASS®, a mobile ticket that provides a 51 percent discount on admission to four attractions in the city, and allows travelers to skip the ticket line. The CEO of the company is Phillip J. Jones.

Downtown Dallas, Inc. provides community development services through management, public policy, advocacy, and city planning. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX.

Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. provides planning, architecture, engineering and interior designing services. It also offers planning, engineering, and program management services. The company operates through 22 offices worldwide including Atlanta, Denver, Dallas, Honolulu, Houston, Las Vegas, and Washington DC. It was established in 1935 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Black & Veatch Corp. provides engineering, consulting, and construction services. It offers asset management, operations, physical and cybersecurity, procurement, program and construction management, data analytics, and sustainability solutions. The company was founded by Ernest Bateman Black and Nathan Thomas Veatch in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit operates local and express bus routes. It offers public transit services, customer facilities, carpool and vanpool services. The company was founded 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

American Public Transportation Association provides research, policy documents, and statistics on public transportation issues such as safety, economic impact, and benefits of public transit. The private company is based in Washington. The American company also offers a library of free downloadable content including white papers, webinars, product guides, case studies, and industry analysis.