About PROMPT

Lylene Springer is from rural New Mexico and has worked for Panhandle Transit since 2003. Lylene began her career as a driver and has advanced her career through the positions of dispatcher, office manager, director of operations, and is the current Director of Transit. Lylene has served on state boards for rural transit and is a valued member of the PROMPT board.

Travis is the Director of the Amarillo MPO and has worked for the City of Amarillo for 20 years. Travis serves as the administrator for this organization and is charged with carrying out the planning processes which bring federal and state funding to the area for transportation projects. Travis has previously served as the Interim Director for Transit for Amarillo City Transit and is very familiar with the issues and needs or urban transportation.

Joe Rogers has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Panhandle Independent Living Center (PILC) since 2015. PILC provides a consumer-based, comprehensive suite of services to help people with disabilities gain and maintain their independence. He began his career with PILC in 2008 when he developed and managed a public transportation travel training project funded by the New Freedom Initiative, administered by TxDOT. As a PROMPT member, he brings a broad understanding of disability issues including housing, employment, public transportation, and independent living.

Jason is a life-long resident of Amarillo, Texas. He is a retired 24-year veteran of the Amarillo Police Department where he served in various roles throughout his career. He is now the director of Community Development where he is leading the city’s response to improving the community, alleviating poverty, and finding lasting solutions to homelessness.

Laura Reyher has been a registered nurse for 40 years and has given of herself to the home health care industry for 30 years. Primarily, her interest has been finding suitable transportation for senior adults who are unable to drive themselves and cannot access the local public transportation system. Laura was a founding member of the Senior Ambassadors Coalition (SAC), a group of 70 different organizations, agencies and businesses working to improve the lives of senior adults in the Texas Panhandle. She organized and chaired the SAC Transportation Committee from 2001 to 2013. She has served on PROMPT since its inception and provides valuable insight into the needs of the elderly population regarding transportation.

Trent has worked in employment development for over 30 years and is the chief operating officer for the company which manages the Texas Workforce Solutions contract for the Workforce Solutions Panhandle office. Trent has managed this contract and provided employment assistance services for a number of years and is committed to fostering collaborative partnerships that help citizens in the region attain gainful employment. Trent lends a realistic and optimistic viewpoint on workforce development in the region.

Judge Tanner has served Potter County for over 20 years in various roles, including the office of County Judge which she assumed in 2014. Judge Tanner’s long history of involvement in the county has made her attuned to the needs of the citizens. She serves on several PRPC boards including the Panhandle Rural Planning Organization (PRPO), the PRPC Board of Directors, and the PREMAC. In addition, Judge Tanner serves on the Amarillo MPO Policy Committee and plays a vital role in transportation in the Texas Panhandle.

Judge Wilson has served as Hansford County Judge since 2004. As an army veteran, he also serves as the County Veteran Service Officer. Judge Wilson currently serves as the Board Chairman for the Texas Association of Counties HEBP (Health Insurance Pool).

Judge Looten has been a life-long resident of Panhandle, Texas. Prior to being elected county judge, Judge Looten was a farmer, business owner, and Mayor of Panhandle. Judge Looten began his service as county judge in 2014. He serves on the PROMPT Board and the PRPC Board of Directors.