A better future transformed by transportation technology and innovation.
Our Mission
To be the leading voice advocating for the scaled deployment of innovative transportation technology through policy, thought leadership, and developing the transportation workforce of the future.
Our members include state and city departments of transportation, regional and local transportation and planning agencies, private companies providing ITS products and services, auto manufacturers and suppliers, research organizations, academic institutions and industry associations. See our entire membership list here.
Board of Directors
Executive Leadership
Chris Armstrong – ChairChief Product Officer, Cavnue
Tilly Chang – Vice ChairExecutive Director, San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA)
Seleta Reynolds – SecretaryChief Innovation Officer, LA Metro
Laurel K. Straub – TreasurerAssistant Vice President-Strategic Resources, State Farm Insurance
Joanna M. Pinkerton – Immediate Past ChairSenior Vice President, HNTB Corporation
Board Members
Kome AjiseSouthern California Association of Governments
Joe BergeraIteris
Nat BeuseAurora
Shailen BhattAtkinsRealis
Robert BrydiaTexas Transportation Institute
Solomon CavinessAtlanta DOT
Preeti ChoudharyDriveOhio
Erik DietzPrePass Safety Alliance
David DesharnaisRekor Systems
Zac DoerzaphVirginia Tech Transportation Institute
James FishelsonUC Berkeley PATH
Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)
Terry GriffithCubic Transporation Systems, ITS
James J. KatsafanasMichael Baker International
Tracy Larkin-ThomasonNevada Department of Transportation
Henry LiuMCity
Ramin MassoumiArcadis
Laurie Matkowski, PMP Gannett Fleming
Russell McMurryGeorgia Department of Transportation
Jim MisenerQualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Abbas MohaddesUMovity
Jared PerdueFlorida Department of Transportation
Michelle Quadt Verizon
Kevin RoToyota Motor Corporation
Ydanis RodriguezNYC DOT
Brad Stertz Audi
Tony TavaresCaltrans
Marc WilliamsTexas DOT
Laura D. Chace
President & CEO
Laura Chace was named President and CEO of ITS America in August 2021. Her focus is to promote policies that advance the development and safe deployment of intelligent transportation technologies throughout the United States to save lives and reduce crashes on U.S. roadways, reduce congestion and emissions, and provide seamless mobility and transportation choices for all Americans. Previously, she served as the association’s Chief Operating Officer.
Chace has extensive experience in strategic planning, operations, communications and advocacy, and a proven record implementing complex initiatives with strong engagement and collaboration among stakeholders.
Chace has served on several advisory committees to U.S. DOT regarding the integration of emerging technologies into our transportation system.
Chace brings 20 years in trade association management, having previously worked at USTelecom and the American Trucking Association. Early in her career, she served in the Clinton Administration at the U.S. Department of Justice Office and in the White House. She holds a Bachelor of Art’s degree from Colgate University.
ITS America’s 26 state and regional chapters, representing 44 states, span across the country. The State Chapter Council focuses on state legislative and regulatory initiatives as well as grassroots efforts driving ITS deployment. Additionally, the State Chapters Task Force of the Board is committed to working with the state chapters to assist in incorporating their work into the larger mission of ITS America.
ITS America Standing Advisory Committees focus on legislative, policy, and regulatory issues affecting member companies and ITS industry at large. They assist with educating members of Congress, regulators, and other key policy makers about ITS America’s policy priorities to ensuring that executive branch agencies – including the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Communications Commission – understand important policy positions. Committees also assist with programmatic areas of focus, identification of potential research, creation of annual workshops, roundtables, and educational initiatives.
A career with the Intelligent Transportation Society of America offers an opportunity to work for experienced leadership in a people-focused culture. Be a vital part of creating a world where intelligent mobility offers a safer, smarter, and more connected life.
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