2018 Board of Directors
Candidate Bios
Ross Buchan, PE, ENV SP
WRA
Sr. Project Engineer
Ross has 12 years of transportation engineering experience and is currently responsible for project pursuits and the planning, engineering, design of transportation projects. Areas of expertise include ITS planning/design, traffic signal analysis/design/retiming, roadway safety, traffic engineering/design, transportation system management & operations, and asset management.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Active member since 2006 (12 years)
ITSPA 2018 Annual Meeting Graphics/Program Committee Member
Past Participation ITSPA
ITSPA Membership Chair 2009-2012
ITSPA/MASITE 2016 Annual Meeting Co-chair
ITSPA 2017 Annual Meeting Social Committee Member
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Create new partnerships and expand upon existing partnerships with academia to encourage more students to pursue a career in ITS and transportation engineering. A goal of mine is to increase membership among college students and young engineers (under 25) by 10% within the first year.
2. Assist Pennsylvania agencies and organizations in becoming a national leader in ITS applications and implementation by expanding workforce development and continuing education opportunities.
3. Explore the opportunity to increase the number of technical events throughout the year to provide additional learning (PDH credits) and networking opportunities for members. A goal of mine is to have 1-2 technical events throughout the year in each region of PA (west, central, & east).
Courtney Ehrlichman
The Ehrlichman Group
Principal
Transportation technology expert and trend tracker working with start-ups, industry, and governments on mobility solutions that position our transportation system for the future. Focus on connected and automated vehicles, smart cities, telecommunications, and cybersecurity across the transportation ecosystem. Participate on the ITSA Cybersecurity Task Force, PA AV Task Force, PA AV Local Government Subcommittee, and the PAAV Summit Planning Committee. Co-founder of RoadBotics, a Carnegie Mellon University Robotics start up.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Board Member
Legislative Committee
ITSA Cybersecurity Task Force
Past Participation ITSPA
Board Member
Marketing Committee
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Connect ITSPA with new technology start ups
2. Position as leaders in CAV tech and cybersecurity concerns
3. Attract new members
John Fuller, PE
McMahon Associates, Inc.
Project Manager
Mr. Fuller received his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University in 2006 and is a Professional Engineer in four states – PA, MA, DE, and RI. Mr. Fuller is the lead ITS and Lighting Project Manager for McMahon Associates. Mr. Fuller has experience in all aspects of ITS from planning, design, and traffic operations; to physical construction, integration, and maintenance.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Member
Past Participation ITSPA
Workshop Committee Chair – 2017 ITSPA Annual Meeting planning
ITSPA Student Outreach Committee in 2013
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Provide leadership and assistance in developing new ITSPA initiatives to bridge the gaps in continuity between PennDOT and PTC: design standards and preferences, interagency device sharing procedures, and other interagency ITS coordination.
2. Continue membership growth and involvement to extend to local/municipal government organizations.
3. Enhance membership value by assisting with developing technical programs for meetings and events.
Chris Gorski, IMSA
McCormick Taylor, Inc.
Manager, ITS and Lighting
Chris is the co-manager of the Philadelphia Traffic Engineering Group with over 17 years of experience in transportation engineering. He has extensive lighting & ITS systems design experience for various DOTs. He also co-owned a facilities maintenance company specializing in electrical & mechanical construction and is a co-owner of a consulting engineering company specializing in cemeteries.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Member of ITSPA for 8+ years and have attended 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 conferences.
Past Participation ITSPA
Served as a planning committee member for the 2016 Annual Joint Conference ITS/MASITE at Toftrees Resort in State College; Venue subcommittee
Also attended the ITS America Conference in Pittsburgh in 2015
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Would be interested in providing support to execute technical and social events in the Eastern Area.
2. Continuing the mission of providing collaboration and awareness of current and future technologies to those within our professional organization.
3. Support organization membership outreach
Preston W. Hitchens, EIT
Taylor Wiseman & Taylor, Blue Bell, PA
Senior Traffic Engineer
Traffic engineer with over 40 years’ experience. Spent 3 years working in vendor community. Have served ITE as Mid-Atlantic Section President, District 2-0 President. Served ASHE on Delaware Valley Section Board and President of East Penn Section.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Speaker at Pittsburgh conference
Past Participation ITSPA
Speaker at Penn State conference last summer.
Previous board member.
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Integrate vendors soliciting their active participation in events and making sure we maximize their contributions.
2. Actively solicit new membership and participate in membership drives.
3. Actively pursue continuing education opportunities which will help our industry adjust to new changes in the ITS environment.
Keith Johnson
Gannett Fleming, University of Pittsburgh
Senior Project Manager (Gannett)
Director of Transportation Program Civil Engineering Department, Main Campus (University Pittsburgh)
Keith has specializing in transportation planning and traffic engineering for over 32 years in Southwestern Pennsylvania. His background is in corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, transit planning, and bicycle/pedestrian planning. Keith also is a senior lecturer and directs the Transportation Engineering program at the University of Pittsburgh Main Campus.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Committee Member / Moderator at the 15th Annual Conference
Moderator at the 15th Annual Conference
Past Participation ITSPA
Presenter at 13th Annual Conference
Member since 2010
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Aid in the acceleration of deploying Intelligent Transportation and removing current roadblocks
2. Involve students at our major universities and colleges more in ITSPA
3. Introduce Intelligent Transportation more to public sector decision makers
Jennifer McCracken, P.E., PTOE
AECOM
Greater PA Traffic/ITS Department Manager
Jennie manages the Greater Pennsylvania ITS & Traffic Department of AECOM. Jennie brings 11 years of experience to this position. She is an active member of ITSPA, WTS, and MASITE and serves on committees to provide scholarships and training to our future leaders. In her free time Jennie enjoys traveling, reading and hiking with her kids.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Co-Chair 2018 MASITE / ITSPA Annual Meeting
Member and attend meetings
Past Participation ITSPA
ITS Annual Conference Committee Member in previous years - chaired registration both years
Presented and moderated at past annual meetings
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Determine a Western Area Coordinator and help in coordinating meetings in the west.
2. Develop a mentorship program for middle school / high school students.
3. Increase student (university) membership and outreach
Mike Post
Traffic Products, Inc.
Vice President
My entire career is focused on improving safety on roadways providing effective, practical, and affordable solutions. TPI has been a supporter of ITSPA since my arrival at TPI. I have broad experience with many ITS chapters and can help implement the best ideas with ITSPA. I hope to provide insight into the practical aspects of ITS deployment as well as the excellent engineering we have experienced.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Vendor exhibitor at all ITSPA opportunities
Participant in many ITSPA events
Past Participation ITSPA
Vendor exhibitor at all ITSPA opportunities
Participant in many ITSPA events
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Enhanced Vendor experience at meetings to increase revenue for ITSPA
2. Help ITSPA win a chapter award
WRA
Sr. Project Engineer
Ross has 12 years of transportation engineering experience and is currently responsible for project pursuits and the planning, engineering, design of transportation projects. Areas of expertise include ITS planning/design, traffic signal analysis/design/retiming, roadway safety, traffic engineering/design, transportation system management & operations, and asset management.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Active member since 2006 (12 years)
ITSPA 2018 Annual Meeting Graphics/Program Committee Member
Past Participation ITSPA
ITSPA Membership Chair 2009-2012
ITSPA/MASITE 2016 Annual Meeting Co-chair
ITSPA 2017 Annual Meeting Social Committee Member
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Create new partnerships and expand upon existing partnerships with academia to encourage more students to pursue a career in ITS and transportation engineering. A goal of mine is to increase membership among college students and young engineers (under 25) by 10% within the first year.
2. Assist Pennsylvania agencies and organizations in becoming a national leader in ITS applications and implementation by expanding workforce development and continuing education opportunities.
3. Explore the opportunity to increase the number of technical events throughout the year to provide additional learning (PDH credits) and networking opportunities for members. A goal of mine is to have 1-2 technical events throughout the year in each region of PA (west, central, & east).
Courtney Ehrlichman
The Ehrlichman Group
Principal
Transportation technology expert and trend tracker working with start-ups, industry, and governments on mobility solutions that position our transportation system for the future. Focus on connected and automated vehicles, smart cities, telecommunications, and cybersecurity across the transportation ecosystem. Participate on the ITSA Cybersecurity Task Force, PA AV Task Force, PA AV Local Government Subcommittee, and the PAAV Summit Planning Committee. Co-founder of RoadBotics, a Carnegie Mellon University Robotics start up.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Board Member
Legislative Committee
ITSA Cybersecurity Task Force
Past Participation ITSPA
Board Member
Marketing Committee
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Connect ITSPA with new technology start ups
2. Position as leaders in CAV tech and cybersecurity concerns
3. Attract new members
John Fuller, PE
McMahon Associates, Inc.
Project Manager
Mr. Fuller received his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University in 2006 and is a Professional Engineer in four states – PA, MA, DE, and RI. Mr. Fuller is the lead ITS and Lighting Project Manager for McMahon Associates. Mr. Fuller has experience in all aspects of ITS from planning, design, and traffic operations; to physical construction, integration, and maintenance.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Member
Past Participation ITSPA
Workshop Committee Chair – 2017 ITSPA Annual Meeting planning
ITSPA Student Outreach Committee in 2013
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Provide leadership and assistance in developing new ITSPA initiatives to bridge the gaps in continuity between PennDOT and PTC: design standards and preferences, interagency device sharing procedures, and other interagency ITS coordination.
2. Continue membership growth and involvement to extend to local/municipal government organizations.
3. Enhance membership value by assisting with developing technical programs for meetings and events.
Chris Gorski, IMSA
McCormick Taylor, Inc.
Manager, ITS and Lighting
Chris is the co-manager of the Philadelphia Traffic Engineering Group with over 17 years of experience in transportation engineering. He has extensive lighting & ITS systems design experience for various DOTs. He also co-owned a facilities maintenance company specializing in electrical & mechanical construction and is a co-owner of a consulting engineering company specializing in cemeteries.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Member of ITSPA for 8+ years and have attended 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 conferences.
Past Participation ITSPA
Served as a planning committee member for the 2016 Annual Joint Conference ITS/MASITE at Toftrees Resort in State College; Venue subcommittee
Also attended the ITS America Conference in Pittsburgh in 2015
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Would be interested in providing support to execute technical and social events in the Eastern Area.
2. Continuing the mission of providing collaboration and awareness of current and future technologies to those within our professional organization.
3. Support organization membership outreach
Preston W. Hitchens, EIT
Taylor Wiseman & Taylor, Blue Bell, PA
Senior Traffic Engineer
Traffic engineer with over 40 years’ experience. Spent 3 years working in vendor community. Have served ITE as Mid-Atlantic Section President, District 2-0 President. Served ASHE on Delaware Valley Section Board and President of East Penn Section.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Speaker at Pittsburgh conference
Past Participation ITSPA
Speaker at Penn State conference last summer.
Previous board member.
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Integrate vendors soliciting their active participation in events and making sure we maximize their contributions.
2. Actively solicit new membership and participate in membership drives.
3. Actively pursue continuing education opportunities which will help our industry adjust to new changes in the ITS environment.
Keith Johnson
Gannett Fleming, University of Pittsburgh
Senior Project Manager (Gannett)
Director of Transportation Program Civil Engineering Department, Main Campus (University Pittsburgh)
Keith has specializing in transportation planning and traffic engineering for over 32 years in Southwestern Pennsylvania. His background is in corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, transit planning, and bicycle/pedestrian planning. Keith also is a senior lecturer and directs the Transportation Engineering program at the University of Pittsburgh Main Campus.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Committee Member / Moderator at the 15th Annual Conference
Moderator at the 15th Annual Conference
Past Participation ITSPA
Presenter at 13th Annual Conference
Member since 2010
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Aid in the acceleration of deploying Intelligent Transportation and removing current roadblocks
2. Involve students at our major universities and colleges more in ITSPA
3. Introduce Intelligent Transportation more to public sector decision makers
Jennifer McCracken, P.E., PTOE
AECOM
Greater PA Traffic/ITS Department Manager
Jennie manages the Greater Pennsylvania ITS & Traffic Department of AECOM. Jennie brings 11 years of experience to this position. She is an active member of ITSPA, WTS, and MASITE and serves on committees to provide scholarships and training to our future leaders. In her free time Jennie enjoys traveling, reading and hiking with her kids.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Co-Chair 2018 MASITE / ITSPA Annual Meeting
Member and attend meetings
Past Participation ITSPA
ITS Annual Conference Committee Member in previous years - chaired registration both years
Presented and moderated at past annual meetings
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Determine a Western Area Coordinator and help in coordinating meetings in the west.
2. Develop a mentorship program for middle school / high school students.
3. Increase student (university) membership and outreach
Mike Post
Traffic Products, Inc.
Vice President
My entire career is focused on improving safety on roadways providing effective, practical, and affordable solutions. TPI has been a supporter of ITSPA since my arrival at TPI. I have broad experience with many ITS chapters and can help implement the best ideas with ITSPA. I hope to provide insight into the practical aspects of ITS deployment as well as the excellent engineering we have experienced.
Current Participation in ITSPA
Vendor exhibitor at all ITSPA opportunities
Participant in many ITSPA events
Past Participation ITSPA
Vendor exhibitor at all ITSPA opportunities
Participant in many ITSPA events
3 Future Goals as an ITSPA Board Member
1. Enhanced Vendor experience at meetings to increase revenue for ITSPA
2. Help ITSPA win a chapter award
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