2019 VP Candidate Interviews: Recent Episodes
ITE Talks Transportation
We'd like to give our listeners a little perspective on you beyond your work and ITE. Can you give us some insights on what you like to do when you are not focused on transportation?
We have covered a variety of topics in our Q&A sessions, what area haven't we touched on that you are passionate about and would like to share with our members?
If elected, you will be making a 4-year commitment to be part of the ITE Executive Leadership Team. This is a significant and personally demanding commitment. Why are you seeking this position, and why now?
ITE is striving to expand its global footprint. How can we do a better job of enhancing our international presence, meeting the needs of our members outside of North America, and also bringing the value of this global outreach to our North American membership?
ITE has recently engaged in new initiatives that are more multi-disciplinary (Vision Zero, Transportation and Health, Smart Communities and most recently Mobility as a Service). Recognizing that ITE can't be all things to all people, how do you see ITE fitting into this new landscape of transportation challenges?
ITE went through a Constitutional change process in 2017 to broaden our definition of membership and launched an initiative on Diversity and Inclusion in 2018. In light of these efforts, how do you think we should proceed in advancing this vision to become a true "Community of Transportation Professionals?"
Describe an "ITE Moment" - an experience that you had as an ITE member that stuck with you and made you want to be more involved in ITE?
What opportunities do you see for ITE to strengthen our value and services to ITE members at the Section level?
A key to ITE success is strengthening the connection between the "international" parts of our organization - President/Board/Staff - and the grass roots of the organization at the District, Section, Chapter level. How can we create a stronger "One ITE" approach while still respecting local needs and keeping the local flavor alive?
You have held a variety of leadership roles, both in ITE and in the organizations where you have worked. Describe your leadership style, and then describe whether or how you might need to adapt your approach to lead a diverse global organization with an elected board.
What are the greatest strengths that you would bring to the ITE Executive Committee and ultimately as ITE International President? What will be an area of growth for you?
What is your vision for ITE? Where would you like to see the organization 4 years from now after you have finished your presidency?