Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is the Center's main decision-making body. It has primary responsibility for providing strategic direction to staff and for overseeing the implementation of CTS programs. It governs the operations of the Center, consistent with University of Minnesota policies, based on input from the Board of Advisors, CTS Councils, and CTS staff.
Current Members
Chair: George SchemberVice President, Cargill Transportation & Logistics
Margaret Anderson KelliherCommissioner, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Gina BuccellatoTechnical Director, Transportation Safety Division, 3M
Alex CattelanVP of Engineering, Polaris
Christopher B. ClarkPresident, Xcel Energy–Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Jay CowlesCo-Chair, Itasca Project Transportation Committee
Christopher J. CramerVice President for Research, University of Minnesota
Steve CramerPresident and CEO, Minneapolis Downtown Council
Nancy DaubenbergerDeputy Commissioner and Chief Engineer, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Scott DibbleSenator, State of Minnesota
Bill DossettExecutive Director, Nice Ride Minnesota
Joseph FavourHead, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota
Peter FroschCEO, GREATER MSP
Andrew FurcoAssociate Vice President for Public Engagement, University of Minnesota
Nicole GriensewicExecutive Director, Region Nine Development Commission
Patrick HessiniVice President of Transportation & Distribution, CHS
Robin HutchesonDirector of Public Works, City of Minneapolis
Joseph KonstanAssociate Dean for Research, College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota
Wes KooistraGeneral Manager, Metro Transit
Randy MaluchnikCounty Commissioner, Carver County
Wendall MeyerDivision Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Minnesota Division
Kjersti MonsonPartner, Director of Civic Studio, Duval Companies
Dave MontebelloPresident and CEO, SRF Consulting Group Inc.
Kim NortonMayor, City of Rochester
John PetersburgRepresentative, Minnesota House of Representatives
Brian RyksExecutive Director, Metropolitan Airports Commission
Catherine SquiresAssociate Dean, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Joan WillshirePresident, Willshire Consulting
Charles ZelleChair, Metropolitan Council