Michael Morris has been on staff in the Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, since 1979. 

The Metropolitan Planning Organization serves the region by developing transportation plans and programs that address the transportation needs of a rapidly growing metropolitan area. Mr. Morris became the Director in 1990. As the Director of Transportation, Michael is also responsible for coordinating plans, programs, and projects to improve mobility and reduce vehicle emissions.

Mr. Morris received his Master's in Civil Engineering from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1979 and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.  He previously served as the Chairman of the Transportation Research Board Executive Committee and a National Associate of the National Academies of Science.