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
- Christopher B. ClarkPresident, Xcel Energy–Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
- Ryan DanielChief Executive Officer/MPTA President, St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission
- Nancy DaubenbergerCommissioner, Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Deb DeLucaExecutive Director, Duluth Seaway Port Authority
- Scott DibbleSenator, State of Minnesota
- Patrick HessiniVice President of Transportation & Distribution, CHS
- Lesley KandarasGeneral Manager, Metro Transit
- Joseph KonstanAssociate Dean for Research, College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota
- Vivek KrishnanGlobal R&D Leader - Transportation Safety, 3M
- 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
- Shashank PriyaVice President for Research and Innovation, University of Minnesota
- Brian RyksExecutive Director, Metropolitan Airports Commission
- Will SchroeerExecutive Director, East Metro Strong
- Katelyn SchwietersAssistant Scientist, Human Factors Safety Laboratory, University of Minnesota
- Ari SilkeyGM North America Transportation, Amazon
- Amanda TaylorVice President, Research and Intelligence, Greater MSP Partnership
- Laurie Van EgerenVice Provost for Public Engagement, University of Minnesota
- Jean WallaceDeputy Commissioner and Chief Engineer, Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Joan WillshirePresident, Willshire Consulting
- Charles ZelleChair, Metropolitan Council