Committees

Here is a list of committees that help manage ITS Georgia activities, projects and official business. Please reach out to the committee chair or any board member if you are interested in joining any of these committees.

2027 Annual Meeting

Greg Ramsey, Planning Committee Chair
Callaway Gardens, September 12-14, 2027.

Mark your calendar now for our 2027 Annual Meeting at Callaway Gardens! We will continue to update our site with more information, but feel free to reach out to Greg or any board member if you are interesting in helping to plan this event.

Program

Co-Chairs: Merri Minshew & Kaitlyn Stewart
Members: Kate Shearin, Kelly Patrick, Greg Ramsey

This committee is responsible for planning the monthly chapter luncheons organizing workshops and the technical program for the annual meeting.

Past Presidents

Chair: Matt Glasser

This committee is comprised of ITSGA Past Presidents and will communicate to the Board of Directors through the Immediate Past-President, who will also serve as Chair of the Committee. Direct responsibilities of the committee include administering the chapter’s annual recognition awards program, facilitating the chapter’s annual elections process, providing advice and leadership to the Board of Directors upon their request or whenever the committee feels this is appropriate, and assisting the Board in governing the Association based on past practices. The committee is encouraged to meet at least once a year.

Communications

Chair: Kelly Patrick
Members: Steven Sheffield, Mary Thumaty

This committee is responsible for preparing a communications plan for the year and implementing that plan, and coordinating outreach activities of the other committees.

A/V

Chair: Ken Keena
Members: Tyler D, Rashawn Randall, Michael Templeton (photography)

This committee is responsible for all audio visual for meetings, and media management (pictures, recordings, etc).

Membership and Finance

Chair: Kate Shearin

This committee is responsible for overseeing chapter finances and identifying and recruiting new organizations and individuals.

Networking/Social Activities (Fun)

Chair: George Curtis

This committee is responsible for organizing special programs to enhance member professional and personal growth.

Outreach / Education

Chair: Gautam Mistry

There are four subcommittees:

• Student Chapter/Scholarship subcommittee
  Chair: Greg Ramsey. This committee works with Georgia Tech, KSU, and UGA to keep them engaged with the chapter.

• Service subcommittee
  Chair: Gautam Mistry. This committee organizes the chapter’s public service activities including charitable giving and supporting the relationship with the Boys and Girls Club, mentorships, and internships.

• Training subcommittee
  Chair: Troy Galloway. Members: Andy Phlegar. This committee provides year-round training, workshops, and ongoing development of an online ITS training library.

• Legislative subcommittee
  Chair: Mary Thumaty. This committee is responsible for keeping track of key issues with policymakers that may affect the organization and its members.