WASHINGTON, DC, May 6, 2009 - The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) announced that Michael Huerta of MPH Consulting LLC, Ken Philmus of ACS Transportation Systems and Services, and David Sparks of TransCore were appointed to the society's board of directors.

Ken Philmus is the senior vice president and managing director of the ACS Transportation Systems and Services line of business where he oversees electronic toll collection operations and technology implementation for many of the largest toll agencies in the United States. Among his client responsibilities are toll operations at agencies such as MTA Bridges and Tunnels in New York, the New Jersey Turnpike, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Maryland Transportation Authority, Orlando Orange County Expressway Authority the Bay Area Transportation Authority and the Golden Gate Bridge. Philmus is returning to ITS America's Board of Directors after leaving his position at DMJM Harris.

Michael 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. Huerta is returning to ITS America's Board of Directors and will resume his position as vice chairman of the board.

As Executive Vice President Transportation Systems & Services, David Sparks is responsible for TransCore's revenue management systems and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) business group. These operations include TransCore's toll, airport and traffic management-related activities. He has been an officer with TransCore since 1991, with sales and profit and loss responsibilities for domestic and foreign operating units. His experience with TransCore includes corporate development focusing on solutions and applications of the company's core technologies, establishing the company's first toll collection customer service center operation, and acting as the company's interim chief financial officer.

"We are thankful to have Ken and Michael return to the board," said ITS America President and CEO Scott F. Belcher. "We are also excited to have David join our board with his own unique and strong experience. These industry leaders are well suited to help guide ITS America's growth, thought leadership, and member value."

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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