COMTO Philadelphia 26th Annual Golf Outing Honorary Co-Chairs

HONORABLE SHANTÉ A. HASTINGS

Shanté A. Hastings, P.E., has worked for the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) since graduating from the University of Delaware in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. She has served as the chief engineer for the department since July 1, 2019, and as deputy secretary since January 2021. Shanté is responsible for implementation of the department’s more than $600 million annual Capital Transportation Program.

She is also involved with personnel management, legislation, and national transportation policy in her role as deputy secretary. In this capacity, she serves as Chair of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Innovation Management, Chair of the AASHTO Committee on Design and Vice Chair of the AASHTO Committee on Transportation System Operations.

In 2013, Shanté was awarded the Young Engineer of the Year Award by the Delaware Engineering Society in recognition of her work in the field of engineering and community service, and in 2024, she was named Government Engineer of the Year by the Delaware Engineering Society. She currently serves on the boards for Leadership Delaware, the Delaware State Fair, the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, and Sussex Academy Charter School. In May 2024, she was nominated and confirmed to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees.

KRIS JENKINS

Kris Jenkins, born November 20, 1993, in Columbia, South Carolina, became a household name in college basketball with one of the most iconic shots in NCAA history—his game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer that secured Villanova University’s 2016 national championship. At age 11, Jenkins moved to Largo, Maryland, and went on to graduate from Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., in 2013.

From 2013 to 2017, Jenkins starred for the Villanova Wildcats, where he was known for his poise, perimeter shooting, and basketball IQ. Over four years, he tallied 1,382 career points and left an indelible mark on the program.

Following college, Jenkins played professionally in the NBA G League and internationally in Germany, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela. These global experiences shaped his perspective on the game, deepening his commitment to mentorship and growth.

Today, Jenkins has returned home to Villanova in a new capacity—serving as a leader in Player Development for the men's basketball program. In this role, he works closely with student-athletes to support their growth on and off the court, sharing insights from his own journey and reinforcing the values of hard work, accountability, and team culture.

Jenkins also brings his voice and vision to a broader audience as a college basketball analyst and color commentator for FS1, covering Big East games. His thoughtful analysis and personal connection to the conference make him a compelling presence in the broadcast booth.

“I’m all about helping players find confidence through preparation and honesty,” Jenkins said during a recent interview on Takeoff with John Clark. “It’s not just about the game—it’s about growing as a person.”

From championship hero to mentor and media voice, Kris Jenkins continues to shape the future of basketball.

He has an established track record of serving and improving communities across the Commonwealth through roles at Temple University, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Merck & Co., and the consulting firm he founded, Public Affairs Strategies.

Lawrence has previously served on the boards of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association, and Schuylkill River Development Corporation.

Mr. Sauer began his career with SEPTA in 1990 as a Surface Train Operator, quickly earning cross-qualifications in both light rail and bus operations. A second-generation transit professional, Scott follows in the footsteps of his late father, Robert, who served the Philadelphia Transportation Company and SEPTA for 30 years. Over the years, Sauer progressed through roles as a Subway/Elevated Train Operator, Transportation Manager and Safety Officer. In 2013, he was appointed Assistant General Manager, System Safety, where he developed and implemented critical safety initiatives, including the System Safety Program Plan, Emergency Management Plan and Accident & Illness Prevention Plan.

In 2017, Sauer was promoted to Assistant General Manager, Operations, overseeing all operational aspects of SEPTA, including Transportation, Control Center, Vehicle Maintenance
and Station Cleaning. In 2022, Sauer was named Chief Operating Officer, expanding his oversight to include the Engineering, Maintenance and Construction division, Transit Police and the Capital Programs.

His leadership has guided the organization through significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity incidents, civil unrest and budgetary constraints. Sauer also manages a $2.5 billion annual budget, focusing on transformative projects such as rail fleet replacements, station accessibility upgrades to achieve full accessibility by 2035, and infrastructure improvements to enhance SEPTA’s reliability and state of good repair.

Mr. Sauer is a nationally recognized transit safety and operations expert, serving on multiple industry boards and committees, including two terms with the Federal Transit Administration’s Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS), where he served as Chairman; the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee on Transit Safety and Security; the Northeast Corridor Safety and Security Committee; and the Board of Directors for Operation Lifesaver, Inc., a national rail safety organization. Since 2011, Scott has also been a faculty member in the USDOT TSI Associate Staff Program, teaching Transit Rail Incident Investigation and mentoring future transit professionals.

Scott holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Protection and Safety Management from St. Joseph’s University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and a World Safety Organization Certified Safety and Security Director (WSO-CSSD).