Governor Wes Moore appoints Marciela Cordova to Maryland Transportation Authority Board

Marciela Cordova has been appointed as a new member of the Maryland Transportation Authority Board, per Governor Wes Moore in a Friday announcement.

Cordova, who already serves as the special assistant to the director for transportation strategic projects with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, will serve a four-year term on the board. 

According to a press release, Cordova has more than 30 years in architectural, engineering, and construction programs through serving a multitude of roles with the MCDT and acting as a senior manager of design, preconstruction, and project development with Clark Construction Group, LLC. 

"Maricela Cordova's extensive background and proven track record in the transportation sector make her the perfect candidate to serve this important role on the MDTA Board," Governor Wes Moore said. "Her leadership skills and innovative thinking will be an asset to the Board and to all Marylanders."

"I am honored to receive this appointment by Governor Moore," she said. "I am eager to collaborate on Maryland's most important projects and priorities, and I am committed to advancing the board's values of integrity, transparency, and efficiency. With my expertise in transportation, I look forward to making meaningful contributions that will benefit the state and its future."   

The Board, comprised of eight members, is responsible for policy-setting, decision-making, and governing for the MDTA, which oversees and preserves the state's toll facilities and roads. The MDTA is financed by toll revenue alone and was established by the Maryland General Assembly in 1971.