TriMet News: New Chief Operating Officer comes to TriMet from Portland Mayor’s Office

TriMet General Manager Doug Kelsey has selected Maurice Henderson II as TriMet’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Henderson comes to TriMet from the City of Portland, where he served as Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Initiatives for Mayor Ted Wheeler. Prior to joining Wheeler’s office, Henderson was Assistant Director of the Portland Bureau of Transportation where he brings operational experience that will complement his duties at TriMet. While at PBOT, he worked closely with TriMet leadership to elevate the importance of transit in the city, including efforts to help keep buses moving despite growing traffic congestion, while also enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety. More