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Committees

Executive Committee

• Region 1 (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) - Janet Leli, New Jersey LTAP; Phone: (732)445-3632 ext. 145; E-mail: jleli@rci.rutgers.edu
• Region 2 (TTAP Centers) - Bernard D. Alkire, Michigan TTAP; Phone: (888)230-0688; E-mail: balkire@mtu.edu
• Region 3 (DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) - Ed Stellfox, Maryland LTAP; Phone: (301)403-4623; E-mail: stellfox@umd.edu
• Region 4 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN) - Larry Sellers, Alabama LTAP; Phone: (334)844-4370; E-mail: lsellers@eng.auburn.edu
• Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) - Jim Grothaus, Minnesota LTAP; Phone: (612)625-8373; E-mail: jgrothaus@cts.umn.edu
• Region 6 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX) - Douglas Wright, Oklahoma LTAP; Phone: (405)744-6049; E-mail: douglas.wright@okstate.edu
• Region 7/8 (CO, IA, KS, MO, MT, ND, NE, SD, UT, WY) - Renee Koller, Colorado LTAP; Phone: (303)735-3530; E-mail: cltap@colorado.edu
• Region 9 (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA) - Laura Melendy, California LTAP; Phone: (510)665-3608; E-mail: melendy@berkeley.edu
• Treasurer - Bernie Alikire, Michigan TTAP; Phone: (888)230-0688; E-mail: balkire@mtu.edu
• Secretary - Larry Sellers, Alabama LTAP; Phone: (334)844-4370; E-mail: lsellers@eng.auburn.edu

Partnerships Committee

Develop, nurture and evaluate national and international NLTAPA business partnerships that benefit member Centers.

The ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds and goals is important, as well as the ability to negotiate and arrive at common goals.

• Chair:
  • Jim Grothaus, Minnesota LTAP
  • Phone: (612)626-1077
  • E-mail: grothaus@cts.umn.edu
• Jim Burati, South Carolina LTAP
• John Ryynanen, Michigan LTAP
• Dan Cady, Nebraska LTAP, APWA Liaison
• Ken Scorseth, South Dakota LTAP, NACE Liaison
• Doyt Bolling, Nevada LTAP, AASHTO Liaison
• Kathleen Schaefer, Minnesota LTAP, Salt Institute Liaison
• Bernie Alkire, Michigan LTAP

Program Strategy and Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee

Act in an advisory capacity to FHWA and internal Program Stakeholders to identify Program needs, devise Program initiatives, and communicate Program accomplishments. The NLTAPA President serves as chair of this work group.

A good understanding of national transportation policy, transportation legislation, as well as two years of experience in an LTAP will enhance ability to serve effectively on this work group. Good communication skills, including public speaking are also desirable.

• Chair:
  • Lisa Harris, Kansas, Summer 2006
• Terry McNinch, Michigan LTAP
• Leonard Brown, Ohio LTAP

Internal Communications Workgroup

Ensure communication and collaboration between the Association and the Centers, and among the Centers.

Attention to detail, good communication skills, good knowledge of LTAP.

• Chair:
  • Janet Leli, New Jersey LTAP - Summer 2006
  • Phone: (732)445-3632 ext. 145
  • E-mail: jleli@rci.rutgers.edu
• Lisa Harris, Kansas LTAP - Summer 2007
• Janet Degner, Florida LTAP - Summer 2007
• Lee Cabeza de Vaca, New Mexico LTAP - Winter 2007
• Cheryl Cloud, Michigan TTAP - Winter 2008

External Communications Workgroup

Represent Centers to FHWA, our external partners, elected officials, national associations, and the transportation community.

Good knowledge of political protocol and processes, national transportation policy and legislation, good communication skills, ability to prepare and deliver addresses at national meetings, knowledge of current NLTAPA partners and other associations. Knowledge of the role these associations play in providing safe, efficient transportation services.

• Chair:
  • Dan Cady, Nebraska LTAP - Summer 2008
  • Phone: (402) 472-5748
  • E-mail: dcadyl@unlnotes.unl.edu
• Terry McNinch, Michigan LTAP - Summer 2005
• Kim Carr, West Virginia LTAP - Summer 2005
• Leonard Brown, Ohio LTAP - Winter 2008
• Mardi Miller, Kentucky LTAP - Summer 2008

Training Product Needs & Resource Development Workgroup

Determine LTAP/TTAP training product needs, identify existing training product resources and recommend training product and resource development strategies. Quarterly conference calls, face to face meetings at TRB and National LTAP Conference.

Knowledge of the training needs of local government,as well as the ability to search out and evaluate existing training is important to serving on this work group. Trainers, or those who hire and evaluate trainers will be a good fit for this work group.

• Chair:
  • Ed Stellfox, Maryland LTAP
  • Phone: (301)403-4623
  • E-mail: stellfox@umd.edu
• Gary Berreth, North Dakota LTAP
• Sandi Priddy, South Carolina LTAP
• Mark Hood, Pennsylvania LTAP
• Ron Hall, Colorado TTAP
• George Huntington, Wyoming LTAP
• Advisors:
  • Ben Gribbon, FHWA
  • Mark Sandifer, FHWA
  • Ed Hall, U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs

Professional Development Workgroup

Provide professional development and assistance to improve center management, performance delivery, and training to improve staff and trainer capacity.

LTAP/TTAP directors, managers and other staff who are responsible for delivering programs and are aware of the unique and varied skills necessary to effectively conduct technology transfer, develop and deliver training, or efficiently and effectively manage such programs are ideal for membership on this work group.

• Chair:
  • Laura Melendy, California LTAP, Summer 2007
  • Phone: (501)665-3608
  • Email: melendy@berkeley.edu
• Scott Bershing, Michigan LTTAP, Winter 2008
• Brent Elskan, Florida LTAP, Summer 2008
• Bill Kelsh, Virginia LTAP, Winter 2008
• Carol Kilko, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, Summer 2008
• Claudia Knezek, New Jersey LTAP, Summer 2008
• Valerie Pitts, Kentucky LTAP, Summer 2008
• Richard Rolland, Northwest TTAP, Winter 2007

Conference Planning Committee

NLTAPA shall coordinate and co-sponsor an annual summer conference for purposes of enhancing communications among Centers and stakeholders, developing Center staff competencies, and reporting on matters of interest to NLTAPA members. The annual conference shall be co-sponsored by an NLTAPA Region. The host region shall be selected by the NLTAPA Executive Committee on a rotating basis established by the Executive Committee. The NLTAPA Executive Committee shall have responsibility for ensuring that the conference program meets the needs of the national membership. Conference planning committee membership will be determined by the Executive Committee and shall include NLTAPA ex-officio members.

Clearinghouse Steering Committee

• Chair:
  • VACANT
• Janet Leli, New Jersey
• Terry McNinch, Michigan
• Jim Self, Oklahoma
• Kevin Burke, Illinois