Sam Desue, Jr., Board Member

Sam is the General Manager of TriMet, the transit district for the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. He previously served as TriMet’s Chief Operating Officer. As General Manager Sam is responsible for all aspects of the region’s transit service, including bus, light rail, commuter rail and paratransit. He has more than 27 years’ experience in public and private transportation. He is a military veteran, having served ten years in the U.S. Army.