WASHINGTON, DC, June 8, 2009 - The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) announced the election of a new chairman, vice chairwoman, and three members to its board of directors. The election results were announced at a meeting of the board in Washington, DC.

Michael Huerta, president of MPH Consulting, LLC, is the new chairman of the board, succeeding Randell H. Iwasaki, whose one-year term ended on June 3. Iwasaki remains on the board as immediate past chairman. Huerta recently formed MPH Consulting, LLC after a successful career leading ACS' Transportation Solutions business as executive vice president and group president of the transportation solutions group.

Ann Flemer, deputy director of operations for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the metropolitan planning organization for the San Francisco Bay Area, is the vice chairwoman of the board. Flemer oversees the agency's Traveler Coordination and Information Section and the Bridge and Highway Operations Section, as well as internal administration and information technology services for MTC.

Abbas Mohaddes, president and CEO of Iteris, Inc., is the treasurer and Dick Landis, president and CEO of HELP, Inc. continues his position as secretary of the board.

"This is an exciting time to be associated with ITS America," Huerta said. "A strong association dedicated to the research, development, and deployment of intelligent transportation systems is vital to the economic recovery of our nation's infrastructure. ITS America is at the forefront of transportation issues. This engagement ensures that ITS America will continue to have a strong leadership role in shaping the future of transportation."

Gerry M. Mooney, general manager, global government and education, IBM; Keith Puls, vice president of sales, Verizon Business and Janette Sadik-Khan, commissioner, New York City Department of Transportation are the newest members to the board of directors.

"Gerry, Keith, and Janette have long and deep ties to the intelligent transportation systems community," said ITS America President and CEO Scott F. Belcher. "ITS America will now enjoy the benefits of their respective expertise, vision, and leadership in a meaningful way."

The following directors were re-elected to the board: John Inglish, general manager and CEO, Utah Transit Authority; Jill Ingrassia, managing director, government relations & traffic safety advocacy, AAA; Dick Landis, president and CEO, HELP, Inc.; and Bill Russell, president and CEO, Eberle Design, Inc.

"We are delighted and honored to have some of the nation's leading transportation experts and ITS advocates make this kind of commitment to ITS America," said Belcher. "The insight, wisdom and leadership of our board members and officers add to the board's wealth of experience and further strengthen ITS America's abilities to advocate for technology solutions to our nation's transportation challenges."

About ITS America - The Intelligent Transportation Society of America represents more than 400 member organizations including public agencies, private corporations, and academic institutions involved in the research, development, and deployment of technologies that improve safety, increase mobility, and sustain the environment. http://www.itsa.org

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