UNO recently welcomed a new addition to the Executive Board of Directors, Richard L. Rodriguez. Rodriguez brings a wealth of experience, which will further enrich UNO during a period of growth. Rodriguez is the Senior Vice President at Res Publica, a Chicago-based strategic communications firm. Over the years, he served in numerous key government positions for both Mayor’s Rahm Emanuel and Richard M. Daley, including Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Environment. He previously served as President of the Chicago Transit Authority, the nation’s second largest public transit system. Additionally, Rodriguez oversaw strategic initiatives for the Chicago Public Schools and worked as Managing Director of Operations for the Chicago Housing Authority. He first joined the City of Chicago in 1999.