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: Joy MicianoPresident, Zan Associates
Paul AasenCEO, Minnesota Safety Council
Abdullahi AbdulleFounder and CEO, Humanize MN
Ryan AllenAssociate Dean for Research, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University Of Minnesota
MJ CarpioExecutive Director, Move Minnesota
Ryan DanielChief Executive Officer/MPTA President, St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission
Nancy DaubenbergerCommissioner, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Megan DaytonPresident, Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
Scott DibbleSenator, State of Minnesota
Nicole GriensewicPast chair
Patrick HessiniHead of Supply Chain, Cameron’s Coffee
Lesley KandarasGeneral Manager, Metro Transit
Joseph KonstanAssociate Dean for Research, College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota
Representative Jon Koznick57A Dakota and Scott County, Minnesota House of Representatives
Vivek KrishnanGlobal R&D Leader - Transportation Safety, 3M
Marc LiuChief Revenue Officer, Civilized Cycles
Wendall MeyerDivision Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, Minnesota Division
Nick MillerCouncilmember, City of Rochester
Rolf NordstromPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Great Plains Institute
Shashank PriyaVice President for Research and Innovation, University of Minnesota
Brian RyksExecutive Director, Metropolitan Airports Commission
Will SchroeerExecutive Director, East Metro Strong
Tim SextonPublic Works Director, City of Minneapolis
Ari SilkeyGeneral Manager, Amazon Freight
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