The Houston-Galveston Area Council has named Ron Papsdorf as its new executive director, officials announced in a June 16 news release.
The big picture
Papsdorf, who is currently serving as H-GAC’s chief transportation officer, will replace Chuck Wemple, who is retiring after eight years.
“Each leader at H-GAC is responsible for building a strong foundation that the next generation can count on to provide stable footing as they create new opportunities for service and take our organization to the next level of service,” Wemple said in the release. “The region and our agency are in excellent hands.”
Diving in
In his current role, Papsdorf oversees transportation across the region and assists local governments in collaborating on transportation projects, per the release. Papsdorf previously served as a division director at the Denver Regional Council of Governments, where he led the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
“I am honored to be chosen by the H-GAC board to serve the region in this new role,” Papsdorf said in the release. “Our region is growing and changing rapidly, and I am eager to work with the board, our staff, our communities and our partners to make us the best region in the country to live, work and do business.”
Looking ahead
Papsdorf will begin his role as executive director July 13, per the release.