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 AbdulleFounder and CEO, Humanize MN
Ryan AllenAssociate Dean for Research, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University Of Minnesota
Christopher B. ClarkEnergy Sector Leader
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 HessiniTransportation Sector Leader
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
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
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
Joan WillshirePresident, Willshire Consulting
Charles ZelleChair, Metropolitan Council