MICHAEL QUIGLEY
Executive Director
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Michael has spent the last 20 years of his career navigating the politics of infrastructure related to transportation, transit, water, and goods movement funding. Since his appointment as Executive Director of CAJ in 2016, Michael has help lead efforts to secure hundreds of billions of dollars in new funding that have built thousands of infrastructure projects across California. In 2016 the Alliance successfully worked to pass over $30 billion in local transportation measures across four different counties. In 2017, the Alliance led a coalition of over 500 groups supporting the passage of SB1, a historic $52 billion state transportation funding package. That coalition continued into 2018 with the success of the No on Prop 6 campaign, defeating a ballot measure that would have repealed the SB1 gas tax increase and funding for over 6,700 local transportation projects. Currently CAJ continues to advance responsible investments in Californias road, transit and water infrastructure that support a stronger economy and middle-class jobs.
His broad portfolio covers strategy and communication related to effecting successful outcomes in legislative, political, and regulatory issues, as well as statewide ballot initiatives and local infrastructure measures. Michael paid his way through college by working in the construction industry before attended New Mexico Military Institute while serving in the Army National Guard. He graduated in 2002 from Texas A&M University with a B.A. in History and Political Science. He currently lives in El Dorado county.
Kao Nou Xiong
Operations Manager
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Kao Nou Xiong serves as the Operations Manager at CAJ, where she is responsible for the day‑to‑day internal operations that keep the organization running smoothly. She works closely with the Executive Director to provide administrative support and serves as the liaison to the Board of Directors.
With more than 15 years of senior-level administrative and operational experience, Kao Nou brings a depth of expertise spanning organizational management, financial oversight, process improvement, and executive support. Her professional background reflects a strong commitment to excellence, accountability, and collaborative leadership.
Born and raised on California’s Central Coast, Kao Nou developed a deep appreciation for community, family, and service from an early age. In 2026, she relocated to West Sacramento to be closer to her family and to build new roots in the region. Outside her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her children and extended family. Her balance of professional dedication and family-centered values enriches her contributions to CAJ and the community she serves.