Committees

Here is a list of committees that help manage ITS Georgia activities, projects and official business.
2016 Annual Meeting
Chair: Marc Start
Board Member Manager: Bill Andrews
Members: AECOM Staff
September 25 – 279 at Callaway Gardens. The annual meeting committee is responsible for planning and staging our annual meeting.
2017 Annual Meeting
Chair: Mike Holt
The 2017 annual meeting committee is responsible for early planning of our next year’s annual meeting, planned for Savannah.
Activities
Chair: Eli Veith
Board Member Manager: Matt Glasser
The activities committee is responsible for planning the monthly chapter luncheons, and for coordinating other workshops and ITS-related activities in Georgia.
Awards
Chair: Jennifer Johnson
Board Member Manager: Mark Demidovich
The Awards Committee is responsible for administering the chapter’s annual recognition awards program.
Communications
Chair: Bill Wells
Board Member Manager: Mike Holt
The communications committee is responsible for preparing a communications plan for the year and implementing that plan. The committee coordinates outreach activities of the other committees.
Elections
Chair: Winter Horbal
Board Member Manager: Greg Morris
The Elections Committee is responsible for identifying and drafting a slate of candidates for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and for administering the annual elections.
ITS Plan Review Training (Short-term Special Purpose Committee)
Chair: Bill Andrews
Board Member Manager: Matt Glasser and Mark Demidovich
The ITS plan review training committee will create a program to train transportation planners and reviewers on implementing ITS solutions into projects.
Legislative
Chair: Joe Gillis
Board Member Manager: Alan Davis
The Legislative Committee is responsible for keeping track of key issues with policy makers that may affect the organization and its members.
Membership
Chair: Alvin James
Board Member Manager: Tom Sever and Keary Lord
The Membership Committee is responsible for identifying and recruiting new organizations and individuals.
Networking/Social Activities (Fun)
Chair: Whitney Nottage
Board Member Manager: Derrick Crowder
The Networking/Social Activities Committee is responsible for organizing special programs to enhance member professional and personal growth.
Public Official Education
Chair: Mike Holt
Board Member Manager: Winter Horbal
The Public Officials Education Committee is responsible for outreach activities to Public Sector Officials and Appointees providing information on ITS and its benefits.
Scholarships
Chair: Andy Phlegar
Board Member Manager: Keary Lord
The Scholarship Committee is responsible for administering the Wayne Shackelford Scholarship program.
Student Chapter
Chair: Esteban Carrillo
Board Manager:Jim Tolson
Liaison with student chapter at Georgia Tech.