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
Margaret Anderson KelliherPublic Works Director, City of Minneapolis
Heidi Lasley BarajasInterim Associate Vice President for Public Engagement, University of Minnesota
Gina BuccellatoTechnical Director, Transportation Safety Division, 3M
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
Andrew FurcoProfessor, Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, University of 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
Michael OakesInterim Vice President for Research, University of Minnesota
John PetersburgRepresentative, Minnesota House of Representatives
Stan RendonVice President of R&D, Transportation Safety Division, 3M
Brian RyksExecutive Director, Metropolitan Airports Commission
Jake SpanoMayor, City of St. Louis Park
Carol StroheckerDean, College of Design, University of Minnesota
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