American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

PANY/NJ’s Rick Cotton (far left) and AASHTO’s Russell McMurry (far right) and Marc Williams. (Photographs courtesy of the respective organizations)
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People News: RRB, PANY/NJ, AASHTO

The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) appoints Jebby Rasputnis as Director of Programs. Also, Rick Cotton is stepping down as Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANY/NJ); and a new President and Vice President are taking the helm at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

Georgia Ports Authority is using $120 million in federal grants for electrical and rail infrastructure improvement projects. (GPA Photograph)

Small-Road Briefs: G&W, Watco

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) receives a $26.5 million federal grant for the Colonel’s Island Rail Improvements project, which is supported by Genesee & Wyoming (G&W). Also, Watco helps bring a building materials customer to Oklahoma and lands three awards for rail infrastructure projects.

Pictured (from left to right): Tobias Atzler, Siemens AG; Grace Madden and Jennifer Schultz, HNTB; and Garrett Eucalitto, AASHTO. (Photographs courtesy of the respective organizations)
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People News: Siemens, HNTB, AASHTO

Siemens taps Tobias Atzler to lead Investor Relations. Also, at HNTB, Grace Madden joins as Project Director for Fleet and Facilities, and Jennifer Schultz transitions to Capital Region Business Development Leader; and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) formally names Garrett Eucalitto President.

Shawn Wilson, National Agency Coordination Leader for Transportation and Infrastructure, WSP
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Shawn Wilson Joins WSP

Shawn Wilson, former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (2016-23), has signed on as National Agency Coordination Leader for Transportation and Infrastructure at WSP, an engineering, environment and professional services consultancy.

Craig Thompson, AASHTO President (2023-24) and Wisconsin DOT Secretary (left), and Garrett Eucalitto, AASHTO Vice President (2023-24) and Connecticut DOT Commissioner.
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AASHTO Elects 2023-24 Leaders

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto have been elected as 2023-24 President and Vice President, respectively, of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

Marc D. Williams, Chair, AASHTO Council on Rail Transportation; Cheryl Hart, Director of Sales and Marketing, TNW Corporation.

People News: AASHTO, TNW Corporation

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) appoints Marc D. Williams as Chair of its Rail Transportation Council. Also, Cheryl Hart takes on the new role of Director of Sales and Marketing at TNW Corporation, a Texas-based short line and logistics centers operator.

Pictured: 2022-23 AASHTO President Roger Millar (left) and Vice President Paul Ajegba; and Therese W. McMillan, Executive Director, ABAG and MTC.
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People News: AASHTO, ABAG/MTC

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Board has elected a President and Vice President for 2022-23. Also, Therese W. McMillan will step down as Executive Director of both the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in California.