Richard Herrera – HOUSTON METRO's Emergency Management Officer

Richard Herrera – HOUSTON METRO's Emergency Management Officer

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Meet METRO's Crisis Commander

How Richard Herrera Keeps Houston Moving Through the Storm

When disaster strikes, most Houstonians instinctively look to METRO to keep the region moving— and behind the scenes, one man leads the charge: Richard Herrera, Emergency Management Officer at Houston METRO. From hurricanes to historic freezes, Herrera’s unwavering leadership, meticulous coordination, and servant-leader ethos have made him the go-to crisis commander for METRO and its many regional partners.