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: Nicole GriensewicExecutive Director, Region Nine Development Commission
- Abdullahi AbdulleCouncil Member, City of New Brighton
- Ryan AllenAssociate Dean for Research, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University Of Minnesota
- Margaret Anderson KelliherPublic Works Director, City of Minneapolis
- Heidi Lasley BarajasInterim Associate Vice President for Public Engagement, University of Minnesota
- Christopher B. ClarkPresident, Xcel Energy–Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
- Jay CowlesCo-Chair, Itasca Project Transportation Committee
- Steve CramerPresident and CEO, Minneapolis Downtown Council
- Nancy DaubenbergerCommissioner, Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Scott DibbleSenator, State of Minnesota
- Bill DossettExecutive Director, Nice Ride Minnesota
- Patrick HessiniVice President of Transportation & Distribution, CHS
- Joseph KonstanAssociate Dean for Research, College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota
- Wes KooistraGeneral Manager, Metro Transit
- Wendall MeyerDivision Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Minnesota Division
- Joy MicianoPresident, Zan Associates
- Rolf NordstromPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Great Plains Institute
- Kim NortonMayor, City of Rochester
- John PetersburgRepresentative, Minnesota House of Representatives
- Brian RyksExecutive Director, Metropolitan Airports Commission
- Katelyn SchwietersAssistant Scientist, HumanFIRST Laboratory, University of Minnesota
- Ari SilkeyGM North America Transportation, Amazon
- Amanda TaylorVice President, Research and Intelligence, Greater MSP Partnership
- Alene TchourumoffSenior Vice President for Community Development and the Center for Indian Country Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
- Jean WallaceInterim Deputy Commissioner and Chief Engineer, Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Joan WillshirePresident, Willshire Consulting
- Charles ZelleChair, Metropolitan Council