Featured Members & Partners
We proudly feature our members and Corporate Partners in recognition of the time, support, and dedication they contribute to our Chapter. Our members’ efforts are the foundation of our Chapter—driving initiatives forward, strengthening connections, and creating meaningful impact. By highlighting their involvement, we not only celebrate their commitment but also inspire others to get engaged and take part in shaping the chapter’s success.
Without our Corporate Partners’ support, we would not have our events such as our monthly programs, Mentoring Program, Girls Engineering Day, Transportation Academy, and many more. Corporate Sponsors contributed meaningfully to the $50,000 scholarships that were awarded in 2025!
Featured Member
Gail Cherry
Section Manager of the Scheduling Section
Orange County Transportation Authority
I am honored and humbled to be recognized as the WTS-Orange County Featured Member. My career in public transportation began in the early 1980s when I joined the Orange County Transit District, now the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), as a Transportation Clerk. For more than four decades, I have worked in the Scheduling Department, spending much of my career as a Schedule Analyst focused on developing reliable bus service our community can depend on. Today, I serve as Section Manager of the Scheduling Section, leading a talented team of Schedule Analysts responsible for developing bus schedules and coach operator work assignments. Recently, our team has been privileged to contribute to the region’s coordinated World Cup Enhanced Transit Service Network and to the development of a bus and rail interface plan in preparation for OC Streetcar.
My involvement with WTS-Orange County began in the early 1990s when my supervisor encouraged the women in our department to join the organization. Since then, WTS has become an important part of my professional journey. Over the years, I have proudly served on the Gala Committee and volunteered as a chaperone for Girls Engineering Day. I have watched WTS-Orange County grow into an exceptional organization that empowers women, develops leaders, and inspires the next generation of transportation professionals. I am truly grateful for the friendships, experiences, and opportunities that WTS and OCTA have provided throughout my career.
Featured Corporate Partner
AIX Group
AIX Group is a multidisciplinary organization providing engineering, construction management, safety, and innovative solutions for complex infrastructure and public works programs. Our mission is to bring together experienced professionals, forward-thinking solutions, and a commitment to quality to help our clients successfully deliver projects that strengthen the communities we serve. Across our entities, AIX is focused on building lasting partnerships and providing reliable, responsive support throughout every stage of project delivery.
AIX is proud to actively support WTS and its mission to advance and connect professionals across the transportation industry. Our involvement spans three chapters, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Central California, where we participate in industry events, networking opportunities, and initiatives that strengthen the transportation community. Through our continued support, AIX is committed to building meaningful relationships, encouraging professional growth, and contributing to the future of the industry.
To nominate a current WTS-OC member or corporate partner to be featured, email us at orangecountywts@gmail.com.