Johnell Bell is the Founder and CEO of Espousal Strategies. A seasoned strategist, facilitator, and policy advisor, Johnell brings over 20 years of experience leading high-impact initiatives that expand economic opportunity, strengthen communities, and improve public systems. His work spans the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, helping organizations navigate complex challenges with clarity and purpose.

Grantley Martelly is the 2024-2026 COMTO WA chapter president and the owner of Shongi Services LLC, which he established after retiring. Grantley’s goals for COMTO WA included encouraging more robust volunteer participation, increasing our influence with transportation agencies in the Puget Sound area, and developing new partnerships with students and faculty in high schools, universities, and trade schools.

Linneth Riley-Hall is bringing one of the Puget Sound region’s most significant transit expansions to completion as Executive Project Director for Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension.