Weekly Lunch The State of VIA Today

Jon Gary Herrera brings a wealth of experience and a passion for service to his role as President & CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit. A San Antonio native, Jon Gary is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio and the first Latino to serve in the role.

Since joining VIA in 2017, Jon Gary has served as a dynamic and influential leader, holding the role of Senior Vice President of Public Engagement during the agency’s most transformative years since it was established in 1977. During this time, VIA was named the “Most Outstanding Metropolitan Transit Agency” three times and earned the highest customer satisfaction ratings among national public transit peers.

He was named President & CEO in 2024 and has strengthened his commitment to VIA’s mission to connect the community and help build a strong agency that supports the growing city and region.

Before joining VIA, Jon Gary was Regional Vice President of Communications for Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable), where he led award-winning strategic communications, public relations, and government affairs programs for 2 million customers throughout Texas. He also served as Vice President of Business Development for the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where his work included initiatives to support and grow small businesses, with a priority on business education services and programs.

Among his longtime service to local civic and non-profit causes, Jon Gary serves on the Boards of the San Antonio Mobility Coalition (SAMCo), the Rey Feo Consejo Organization (past Regent), and the St. Anthony Catholic School Board of Trustees. He has previously served as Vice Chair of the San Antonio Housing Authority Board, Chair of the Texas Cable Association, Chair of the West Side Chamber of Commerce (now South Texas Business Partnership), San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, American Public Transportation Association Marketing and Communications Committee, and the South and West Transit Association Marketing and Communications Committee.