Mala K. Parker was named Deputy Administrator for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on October 10, 2019. In this role, Ms. Parker provides executive leadership and strategic direction within FHWA to advance the goals and priorities of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Ms. Parker has more than 20 years of experience in public policy and governmental affairs.

John S. Halikowski is the director of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Since his appointment to the position in 2009, Mr. Halikowski has been dedicated to advancing the agency’s position as an innovative, high-performing organization that contributes to the State’s economic vitality and quality of life. Mr. Halikowski leads ADOT’s 3,600 employees, who are responsible for planning, building, and maintaining Arizona’s multimodal transportation system. With a focus on continuous improvement and customer service, ADOT employees also provide motor vehicle title, registration, and driver license services to motorists throughout the State.

Derrell E. Turner became the Director of Field Services (DFS) South for FHWA in September 2014. Prior to this appointment, he was the Division Administrator for FHWA’s Minnesota Division Office. As the DFS South, Mr. Turner provides leadership and guidance to 12 Division Administrators; advises FHWA’s Administrator, Deputy Administrator, Executive Director, and Associate Administrators on matters impacting Division Offices; and works with the other Directors of Field Services to ensure consistency across Divisions. Mr. Turner has a degree in civil engineering from the University of Alabama. He joined FHWA in 1985 via the Highway Engineer Trainee Program.

Anne M. Ellis is the Executive Director of the Charles Pankow Foundation, which advances industry research and resources to deliver better ways to design and build. Ms. Ellis served as the American Concrete Institute (ACI) president (2013-2014), and in 2013 she was named one of the “Most Influential People in Concrete Construction” by Concrete Construction magazine. In 2020, she received the ACI Strategic Advancement Award in recognition of her visionary leadership. Ms. Ellis serves on numerous industry boards including the National Institute of Building Sciences, American Society of Civil Engineers Industry Leaders Council, Building Seismic Safety Council, and Challenger Center. She was inducted into the Virginia Tech Via Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni in 2007, the Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence in 2013, and the National Academy of Construction in 2019.

Scott C. Marler became the Director of the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) in February 2020. Mr. Marler has worked for the Iowa DOT for 23 years, with experience in traffic operations, transportation system management and operations, advanced technologies, highway project development, regulatory compliance, and the natural environment. Mr. Marler is active on several national committees associated with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the Transportation Research Board. He holds a master’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.

James is co-leading the EDC-6 initiative on crowdsourcing for advancing operations. He has worked for FHWA for 19 years and has experience in traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, and transportation operations. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering and a master’s in transportation policy.

Contact: James.Colyar@dot.gov

Ralph is co-leading the EDC-6 initiative on crowdsourcing for advancing operations. He provides technical assistance and training and deploys systems operations and management strategies and techniques to FHWA internal and external customers. Prior to joining FHWA in 2001, Ralph earnedtransportation experience in the State, regional, and private-sector arenas.

Contact: Ralph.Volpe@dot.gov

Greg is co-leading the EDC-6 initiative on crowdsourcing for advancing operations. He has worked at FHWA for 36 years. Greg specializes in managed lanes, active transportation and demand management, freeway management, and hurricane evacuation. He has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Tennessee.

Contact: GregMJones@dot.gov

Colby has been a member of the Maine DOT’s Traffic Engineering and ITS group since 2018.

Contact: colby.fortier-brown@maine.gov

Lisa is responsible for media involvement and strategic communications for the Utah DOT (UDOT). Prior to joining UDOT, Lisa was a consultant for 10 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and a master’s in journalism from South Dakota State University.

Contact: lisamiller@utah.gov

Rob is the technical director for the Construction and Project Management (CPM) Team at the FHWA Resource Center. He is responsible for the CPM Team’s technical assistance, technology deployment, training deliveries, strategic planning, and budget within the Office of Technical Services. Additionally, he served as the program manager for FHWA’s Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies “Federal-aid Simplified” web library. Rob also worked for the Florida DOT for over a decade in construction and as an engineering consultant in Georgia for 3 years.

Contact: Rob.Elliott@dot.gov

Kat is an engineer in FHWA’s Resource Center focusing on innovation deployment, contract administration, and construction. She is responsible fordevelopment and delivery of training, resources, and events nationwide on e-Construction.

Contact: Kathryn.Weisner@dot.gov

David provides national technical assistance to FHWA and its partners toward implementing digital technologies for more effective transportation project delivery. He has worked for FHWA for 28 years, most recently in deploying innovative practices related to building information modeling (BIM)/digital delivery, construction automation, and alternative contracting methods. David has led EDC initiatives for 3D engineered models and projectbundling. He holds degrees in civil engineering from the University of Florida and Purdue University.

Contact: David.Unkefer@dot.gov

Paul leads multiple national TIM initiatives such as the Annual TIM Self-Assessment, TIM Data Collection and Use, and EDC-6 next-generation TIM. He contributes to programs that advance national TIM responder training, local TIM programs, and new TIM technologies. Paul joined FHWA in 2009 after 38 years with the Massachusetts DOT, the last 12 of which he served asthe Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Programs and Operations Manager.

Contact: Paul.Jodoin@dot.gov

Jim is a program manager for the National TIM Training Program. He is a national leader in transportation systems, emergency management, and transportation operations. Before FHWA, Jim worked for the District of Columbia DOT and the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Homeland Security Bureau. He is also a graduate of the 2009 University of Maryland/I-95 Corridor Coalition Senior Management Academy.

Contact: James.Austrich@dot.gov

Jeff serves as the safety specialist for the Arizona Division of FHWA. He championed the TIM program with the Arizona State Troopers prior to retiringin 2014 after 31 years in law enforcement.

Contact: Jeffrey.King@dot.gov

Joe is a member of the TIM Program team and brings four decades of on-the-ground TIM expertise. He is a former paramedic and rescue specialist and has served for over 40 years as a volunteer firefighter. Joe led crash scene investigations for the National Transportation Safety Board and served as thedeputy emergency management coordinator at the Federal Transit Administration. He is currently supporting multiple FHWA TIM initiatives as well as the FHWA Emergency Operations team.

Contact: Joseph.Tebo@dot.gov

Grady is a retired Florida Highway Patrol Chief who distinguished himself as achampion for traffic operations and safety during his 30 years with the agency. Since his retirement in 2012, he has worked with local, State, and Federal agencies to advance a safe and efficient transportation system. Grady is passionate about traffic safety and responder safety and is a nationally known advocate for traffic incident management.

Contact: gcarrick@enforcementengineering.com

Karen became the director of the Center for Transportation Workforce Development in May 2019. She creates and strengthens partnerships with other Federal agencies, transportation industry partners, and academia to build initiatives and pathways forward to identify, train, and place a skilled transportation workforce. She has over 30 years of Federal service leading a wide range of activities supporting transportation initiatives.

Contact: Karen.Bobo@dot.gov

Victoria has served as director of the Center for Local Aid Support since July 2016. She provides national leadership in the advancement of innovative technologies and practices and training and technical assistance for local, Tribal, and Federal land management agencies. Her previous positions in FHWA include special assistant to the FHWA deputy administrator, director ofinnovation for the Office of Federal Lands, assistant division administrator in the Nebraska Division, and director of engineering and operations in the OhioDivision.

Contact: Victoria.Peters@dot.gov

Corey is a dynamic leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate who is becoming well-known in Arizona as a heavy civil construction champion and strategist. Corey is recognized in business arenas, philanthropic communities, educational intuitions, and government agencies as one of the leading experts on workforce development, community change initiatives, and economic development.

Contact: cfoster@azagc.org

Derek works at the FHWA Resource Center. He has a master’s degree in transportation engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Maine.

Contact: Derek.Nenerplante@dot.gov

Eric has worked with the Colorado DOT since 2000. He has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He is a member of the American Concrete Institute and chairs its C612 – Self-Consolidating Concrete Technician Certification committee.

Contact: Eric.Prieve@state.co.us

Robert has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University. From 1996 to 2000 he worked in the private sector in geotechnical engineering and construction materials inspection and testing.

Contact: Robert.Blight@dot.nj.gov

Lana works on National Environmental Policy Act implementation and on Planning and Environment Linkages in FHWA’s Office of Project Developmentand Environmental Review. She is co-leading the EDC-6 virtual public involvement initiative.

Contact: Lana.Lau@dot.gov

Jill has over 17 years of experience with FHWA. She is co-leading the EDC-6 virtual public involvement initiative. Jill holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and master’s degrees in public policy and information systems from Carnegie Mellon University.

Contact: Jill.Stark@dot.gov

Shannon is the Director of Communications at the Virginia Department of Transportation, the nation’s third largest state-maintained transportation network.

Contact: Shannon.Marshall@VDOT.Virginia.gov

Zach is a research structural engineer on FHWA’s Bridge Engineering Research Team at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. His areas of expertise include bridge engineering, structural concrete, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), and precast systems.

Contact: Zachary.Haber@dot.gov

Mark is a structural engineer on the FHWA Resource Center’s Structures Technical Service Team. He provides technical assistance and training in the areas of highway structure design, maintenance, preservation, and inspection.

Contact: Mark.Leonard@dot.gov

Jim serves as the director of the Iowa DOT Bridges and Structures Bureau and as the State bridge engineer. He leads a Bridge Maintenance and Inspection Section and a Bridge Project Development Section.

Contact: James.S.Nelson@iowadot.us

Jim currently serves as a structural expert on the New York State DOT’s major projects. This involves determining the scope of work and project requirements, performing design reviews, and providing construction support, as well as development of innovative concepts.

Contact: Jim.Scarlata@dot.ny.gov

Dewayne is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degreein construction management. He has worked in the road and bridge industry since 1995, including with the Michigan DOT for 13 years, two consulting firms, and two road commissions. Prior to becoming the managing director ofthe Clare County Road Commission, Dewayne was a project manager for the St. Clair County Road Commission for 3 years.

Contact: Manager@clarecrc.com