TxDMV Executive Team

Executive Director

Daniel Avitia serves as the Executive Director for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2022. In this role, he is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and daily operations of TxDMV.

Before his current position, he was one of the TxDMV Deputy Executive Directors. He began his Texas government commitment over 25 years ago. He held various positions as a director and administrator in the Texas government, including the University of Texas at El Paso, the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Daniel has focused his professional efforts on strengthening and streamlining operations, building, and administering successful teams and continuously improving processes that better support department and customer needs.

Daniel is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree focused on legal reasoning, and a Master of Public Administration in public administration. He is also a graduate of the Governor’s Executive Development Program and the Texas Health & Human Services Executive Leadership Program.

Deputy Executive Director

Shelly Mellott serves as the deputy executive director for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, she oversees the day-to-day operations of multiple department divisions to ensure they continually improve and identify opportunities to become more efficient and effective in serving TxDMV customers. Operations reporting to her include the Consumer Relations Division, Motor Carrier Division, Finance and Operations Division, Office of Administrative Hearings, and Human Resources Division.

Shelly joined TxDMV in 2013 from the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles where she held many roles including deputy executive director and acting executive director during her 11 years of service.

Shelly has focused her professional efforts on building strong successful teams, providing excellent customer service, and looking for new and innovative ways to serve the citizens of the state. She has served on multiple working groups and committees charged with developing best practices for state DMVs to follow on many different national issues.

Shelly spent several years in the motor carrier business giving her first-hand experience of the importance and challenges of the motor carrier industry.

Deputy Executive Director

Roland D. Luna, Sr. serves as the Deputy Executive Director for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, he provides direction to the Vehicle Titles and Registration Division, Motor Vehicle Division, Enforcement Division, Information Technology Services Division, and the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority.

Before his current role, Roland served as the Director of the Vehicle Titles & Registration Division, responsible for administering policies and procedures related to the titling and registration of motor vehicles for the State of Texas. Roland came to TxDMV in August 2020 as Director of the Motor Vehicle Division. Prior to joining TxDMV he served as a State Trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety and ascended into various commissioned positions, including service as an Agent on the Protective Detail for Governor Greg Abbott (then Attorney General), Criminal Investigations Sergeant, and Internal Affairs Lieutenant. In Roland’s career, he has implemented state-wide compliance, monitoring, regulatory, and investigative initiatives, served on various committees and advisory boards, and provided instruction at conferences, academies, and universities.

Roland also served in various directorships as a Division Chief with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Deputy Inspector General and Chief of Investigations for the Health and Human Services Commission Office of the Inspector General, and Chief Inspector General for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Office of the Inspector General where he reported to the TJJD Board. His resume includes experience at the local government level, where he served as the Director of Administration for the Williamson County Judiciary.

Roland earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Arts in Legal Studies from Texas State University. He is certified in mediation and legal research, holds a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Master Peace Officer License, and is a certified Inspector General. He is also a graduate of the Governor’s Executive Development Program.

Board Liaison

Carrie Fortner serves as the Board Liaison for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, she works with the TxDMV Board Chair, Board members, Executive Director, and staff to implement board policies and initiatives. And assists the TxDMV board with administrative support, research, and communications.

Carrie has over 16 years of experience providing state board and executive support to the State of Texas leadership. Before joining TxDMV, she served with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) providing communications, training, and legislative support for regulated industries and licenses.

During her state service years, she also worked with three other state boards and commissions gaining experience with criminal justice policy. Before her state service, Carrie worked in television, print, and public relations.

Carrie has a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. She completed the Governor’s Senior Management Development Course.

Director, Consumer Relations Division

Amanda Collins serves as the Director of the Consumer Relations Division at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, she oversees the agency's customer contact center, serving over one million customers annually.

Before joining TxDMV, Amanda was the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives and Performance Improvement at the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). In that role, she managed agency initiatives, facilitated stakeholder meetings, and established formal processes for marketing practices advisories. Amanda started her state service in November 2009 as a TABC auditor in the Houston Regional Office and was promoted to District and Regional Audit and Investigations Supervisor in 2014.

In 2023, Amanda served as the Audit Co-Chair for the Texas State Agency Business Administrators Association (TSABAA). She was a board member for Toast for Charity, a nonprofit dedicated to higher education for underrepresented communities in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Amanda holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from Prairie View A&M University and an Executive Master of Public Leadership degree from Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a graduate of the Governor's Executive Development Program.

Director, Enforcement Division

Corrie Thompson serves as the Director of the Enforcement Division for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, she plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the motor vehicle distribution, salvage, and motor carrier industries in Texas. Thompson leads a team responsible for enforcing statutes and administrative rules that govern these sectors, ensuring compliance with laws related to motor vehicle sales, household goods transportation, and oversize/overweight permits. Under her leadership, the division also manages the state’s lemon law and warranty performance programs and facilitates the communication of best practice recommendations to Tax Assessor-Collector offices and TxDMV Regional Service Centers.

Corrie is a seasoned public speaker and trainer, leveraging her experience to educate and inform industry professionals and regulated bodies across Texas. She frequently presents at conferences, workshops, and seminars, sharing information on enforcement processes and providing practical guidance on legal compliance.

Before assuming the Director role, Corrie served as the Managing Attorney for the Enforcement Division, where she provided counsel and supervision to attorneys involved in the administrative prosecution of motor vehicle dealers and motor carriers. Her expertise was instrumental in shaping the division’s approach to compliance and enforcement. Earlier in her career, as a Staff Attorney for the division, she handled motor vehicle dealer cases, laying the foundation for future leadership roles.

Corrie’s career in enforcement began at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Office of Inspector General, where she prosecuted Medicaid provider fraud, waste, and abuse cases.

Corrie holds a Bachelor's degree from St. Edward’s University, a Law degree from the University of Houston, and is a licensed attorney with the State Bar of Texas.

Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Operations Division

Glenna Bowman, CPA. She serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Finance and Operations Division of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, she oversees all activities of the department’s financial and operational services, including Accounting Operations (revenue processing, payroll, travel reimbursements, and accounts payable), Budget and Revenue Forecasting, Purchasing, Facilities and Fleet Services, Asset Management, Imaging, & Mail Services, and Safety & Risk Management. Her experience includes key roles in developing Texas' first GAAP-based, statewide financial statements, implementing the Uniform Statewide Accounting System; and developing the current Similar Funding for Same-Sized Courts funding model for the state’s fourteen intermediate appellate courts.

Previously, Glenna served as CFO for the Texas Office of Court Administration, Department of Agriculture, Alcoholic Beverage Commission, State Board of Public Accountancy, and deputy CFO for the Texas Water Development Board. She has served on the curriculum committee for the Texas Fiscal Officers Association (TFOA) from its inception in 2002 until 2015 and is currently a panelist for TFOA classes.

Previously, Bowman served as chief financial officer for the Texas Office of Court Administration, State Board of Public Accountancy, Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Department of Agriculture, and deputy CFO for the Texas Water Development Board. Served on the curriculum committee for the Texas Fiscal Officers Association from its inception in 2002 until 2015.

In 2014, Glenna was named Administrator of the Year by the Texas State Agency Business Administrator's Association.

Glenna holds a Master of Accountancy degree from Texas State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from West Texas State University. She is also a graduate of the Governor’s Executive Development Program.

Director, Government & Strategic Communications Division

Keith Yawn serves as the Director of the Government and Strategic Communications Division. In this role, he oversees external communications strategy for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

Keith joined TxDMV from the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS), where he served as Director of Strategic Initiatives, leading enterprise projects and advising agency leadership on financial, operational, and organizational strategy. Before joining ERS, Keith served as the Director of the Committee on Appropriations for the Texas House of Representatives. Keith has also held senior and executive-level positions with the Texas Legislative Budget Board, Texas Facilities Commission, and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Keith holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees from Baylor University, and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.

Director, Human Resources Division

Cynthia Mendoza serves as the Director of the Human Resources Division for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, she provides direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the Human Resources Division.

Cynthia joined TxDMV from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), where she served as director of Human Resources. During her 23 years with TDA, she focused on streamlining and audit-proofing applicant services processes, ensuring classification and competitive compensation, and adhering to human resources laws and regulations.

Before her state service, Cynthia worked at her family’s Austin restaurant chain, where she created the Human Resources Department from the ground up to include policy and procedures manuals, compensation equity, and training.

Cynthia earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from the University of Texas at Austin and holds a Professional in Human Resources certification.

Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services Division

Wendy Barron serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, she oversees the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) consisting of more than one hundred employees and additional contract staff. ITSD provides information technology services and support for all agency staff, and county staff in over five hundred Tax Assessor-Collector offices, and maintenance and support of the TxDMV’s major systems and technologies. This is a key position within TxDMV as the department continues to enhance technology infrastructure and transform business to better serve Texans.

With a career spanning over two decades, Wendy has emerged as a seasoned technology leader within the Texas government. She previously served as the Deputy CIO at TxDMV and has skillfully headed the technology divisions at the State Office of Administrative Hearings and the Texas Water Development Board. Her professional journey has encompassed diverse roles, including data analyst, systems analyst, and project manager, each contributing to her extensive expertise in the technology field.

Wendy is active in the Texas government IT community and served as a member of the Texas Association for Strategic Solutions and Collaboration in Computing (TASSCC) Board of Directors since 2022. She was elected Treasurer of TASSCC in 2024 and will serve in that role for a two-year term.

Wendy has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems and a Master of Public Administration from Texas State University. She also holds certification as a Project Management Professional.

Director, Internal Audit Division

Jason Gonzalez serves as Director of the Internal Audit Division for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, he is responsible for leading the division that provides the TxDMV Board and Department management with assurance and advisory services to reduce exposure to risks associated with the operations of the Department.

Jason joined TxDMV the Internal Audit Division in November 2016. During his state service, he has held senior, principal internal auditor roles and served as interim Internal Audit Director. He has also led advisory and assurance engagements across the department. Jason has also held senior internal audit positions with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Jason holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Spanish from Southwestern University at Georgetown, Texas., and is a Certified Internal Auditor.

Director, Motor Carrier Division

Jimmy Archer serves as the Director of the Motor Carrier Division for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV).

Jimmy is a veteran of public service, having served over 26 years at the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA). While at CPA, he served as the Office of General Counsel, advising both the Enforcement and Audit Division. Two Comptrollers appointed him to act for them as the voting-designee to the Texas Racing Commission until 2009. He retired from that agency as chief of the Criminal Investigations Division.

In addition to leading a division focused on state tax law, he worked extensively with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and assisted in the development of the agency’s strategic plan.

Jimmy has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, pre-law from the University of St. Thomas, and a law degree from South Texas College of Law.

Director, Motor Vehicle Division

Monique Johnston serves as the Director of the Motor Vehicle Division for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, she oversees the regulation of 22,000 manufacturers, franchise and independent dealers, and other motor vehicle-related businesses. The licensing system helps to ensure a sound system of distributing and selling motor vehicles and regulating motor vehicle manufacturers. Monique has worked to strategically implement a comprehensive anti-fraud strategy that includes both fraud prevention and detection, including bolstering business location requirements and implementing fingerprinting for certain license types.

Monique joined the department in January 2020 when she was hired as the manager of the Licensing Section of MVD.

Monique began her employment in the Texas government with the Texas Medical Board, where she served for over 21 years, as a Licensing Analyst. She was promoted to the Licensure Manager position.

Monique currently represents the department nationally as the Treasurer of the National Association of Motor Vehicle Boards and Commissions Executive Board.

Monique has a degree in Geographic Information Systems from Texas State University.

Director, Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority

William Diggs serves as the Director of the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, he leads evidence-based, strategy-driven, and community-centric network that supports regional task forces, improves coordination, deploys equipment, and provides clear messaging to combat and end motor vehicle crime. And is responsible for a grant program administratively supported by the department to provide resources, assistance, and training regarding automobile crime to local law enforcement.

William joined the department in December 2015 as the Assistant Chief of the Regional Services Section and was later promoted to the Chief of Regional Services. In this capacity, he oversaw 16 Regional Service Centers, 175 staff members, and more than two million motor vehicle transactions per year.

Before that, he retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety after 29 years serving as a Texas State Trooper in McKinney, Sergeant in McAllen, Odessa, and Dallas, a Lieutenant at the Texas State Capitol, and a Captain and Major in the Texas Highway Patrol Division Office. His experience includes oversight of statewide grant projects, development of policy and procedure, evaluation of public safety equipment, bill analysis during legislative sessions, and management of disaster recovery reimbursement with the Texas Division of Emergency Management. William also served as a law enforcement trainer and achieved a Master Peace Officer Certification.

William is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. His last assignment was as a Presidential Guard stationed at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland.

William has a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree from Midwestern State University, and is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Police Staff and Command School.

Chief Hearings Officer, Office of Administrative Hearings

Bennie Brown serves as the Chief Hearings Officer, Office of Administrative Hearings for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, she oversees the administration of the department’s Lemon Law and Warranty Performance program. And presides over contested hearings. Bennie is a licensed attorney and certified mediator with extensive experience in administrative law.

Before joining the TxDMV, Bennie served as an Administrative Law Judge with the State Office of Administrative Hearings for 12 years, where she presided over thousands of contested hearings involving the suspension and revocation of state licenses. And cases involving civil penalties and monetary sanctions. Before she served as an Administrative Law Judge, she was a prosecutor for the Texas Department of Public Safety, a role in which she represented the agency, managed appeals, and created training materials.

Bennie has served the people and the State of Texas for over two decades.

Bennie is a graduate of the University of Houston and received her juris doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law. She is also a graduate of the Governor’s Executive Development Program.

General Counsel, Office of General Counsel

Laura Moriaty serves as the General Counsel for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, she advises the department’s executive team, and the board on a range of legal matters and manages the work of the Office of General Counsel.

Laura Moriaty has spent the last 12 years of her career specializing in Texas administrative law, representing Texas state agencies. She has served in the General Counsel role for the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the State Board for Educator Certification, and an Administrative Law Judge for the Texas Education Agency. Before entering state service, Laura was a securities litigator for national law firms Akin Gump and Greenberg Traurig.

Laura attended college at Yale University and law school at the University of Virginia.

Director, Vehicle Titles & Registration Division

Annette Quintero serves as the Director of the Vehicle Titles and Registration Division Director for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). In this role, she is responsible for administering policies and procedures related to the titling and registration of more than 25 million motor vehicles in the State of Texas.

Annette has served in public service for more than 19 years and has served in various leadership positions with increasing responsibility for 15 years, which includes serving on the executive management team. Her management experience includes service as a Field Services Manager, Director of Communications, and Deputy Director of Program Innovation and Communications. Annette’s experience also includes leading the creation and implementation of statewide initiatives, projects, operational improvements, strategy development, and outcomes.

Annette has worked very closely with many stakeholders at the state and national levels. And served on various national workgroups and presented training modules and best practices at state and national conferences. Annette’s commitment to transformation strategy, innovation, and system modernization for her program areas of responsibility has led to operational efficiencies, improved outcomes, stronger stakeholder relationships, and better communication.

Annette has a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management from Texas State University. She is also a graduate of the Governor’s Executive Development Program.