WASHINGTON, DC, April 22, 2009 - The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) is pleased to announce the appointment of Roderick J. MacKenzie as vice president for programs and the newly created position of chief technology officer (CTO). MacKenzie will provide oversight for ITS America's technical and business development programs.

"We are extremely pleased to have Rod join our team at ITS America," said Scott Belcher, president and CEO, ITS America. "He brings a wealth of demonstrated technical innovation experience and leadership in the automotive, telematics and mobile infotainment industries. His ability to maximize organizational performance will also be a real asset to ITS America."

MacKenzie will monitor new technologies and assess their potential to become new products or services within the ITS marketplace and oversee the selection of technical projects to ensure that they have the potential to add value to the organization and its members.

MacKenzie previously served as vice president of advanced applications and services at XM Satellite Radio where he led the development of new telematics capabilities and infotainment services, including real-time traffic and weather, with particular focus on the company's core automotive business and OEM partners.

MacKenzie holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Brunel University in Uxbridge, England.

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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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