ITE – A Community of Transportation Professionals – Wisconsin Section · Great Lakes District

About

An international society — a Wisconsin community.

ITE is an international society of transportation professionals responsible for meeting mobility and safety needs. The Wisconsin Section is its local home for engineers, planners, students, and vendors across the state.

18,000+

ITE members worldwide

78

Countries represented

~300

Wisconsin Section members

Since 1930

Programs and resources

The Institute

About ITE

ITE – A Community of Transportation Professionals (ITE) works to improve mobility and safety for all transportation system users, helping to build smart and livable communities.

Founded in 1930, ITE is a volunteer-driven association of more than 18,000 engineers, planners, consultants, educators, researchers, technologists, and students working in more than 78 countries.

ITE Wisconsin Section is affiliated with the ITE Great Lakes District. We provide opportunities for professional development and community building at the regional and local levels through annual meetings, training, luncheons, and connecting members with area Student Chapters.

The Wisconsin Section

Our purpose, locally

The Wisconsin Section has approximately 300 members comprised of engineers, planners, technicians, administrators, students, and product and service vendors. The purpose of ITE Wisconsin is to enable transportation and traffic professionals in Wisconsin to contribute toward five common ends.

01

The exchange of professional information

02

The support and encouragement of education

03

The stimulation of research

04

The development of public awareness

05

The maintenance of a centralized point of action

The Wisconsin Section provides many opportunities for transportation professionals to come together, learn more about the profession, and participate in social activities. New members are always welcome!

LEADERSHIP

Section Board

The Wisconsin Section board consists of six elected board members, one Great Lakes District representative, and one appointed (non-voting) administrator. Each board member serves in one of the six positions within the board, rotating annually. The district representative serves one two-year term and participates in both District and Section board activities. The Section board meets bi-monthly to carry out section business, create policy, and plan future member events.

2026 Wisconsin Section Board Members

Past Presidents

2024

Brian Scharles

2023

Andre Ost

2022

Jess Billmeyer

2021

Jeff Held

2020

Kelly Trac

2019

Alan Pacada

2018

Yang Tao

2017

Brian Porter

2016

Stephan Hoffman

2015

Dawn Krahn

2014

Mike McCarthy

2013

Rich Coakley

2012

John Bruggeman

2011

Rebecca Szymkowski

2010

Anne Reshadi

2009

Katie Belmore

2008

David Jolicoeur

2007

David Platz

2006

Shana Mogensen

2005

Todd Szymkowski

2004

Cecile L. Pieroni

2003

Pat Hawley

2002

Jay R. Obenberger

2001

David C. Dryer

2000

Chris J. Fornal

1999

Steve Cyra

1998

Edward Friede

1997

Julie L. Hoppe

1996

Peter F. Rusch

1995

John M. Corbin

1994

James H. Ito

1993

Van Walling

1992

George Gundersen

1991

Robert W. Bryson

1990

Daniel C. Dettmann

1989

Kenneth R. Graham

1988

Robert I. Moe

1987

Thomas N. Notbohm

1986

Frank A. Balestreri

1985

Robert L. Smith, Jr.

1984

William Bremer

1983

Albert J. Veteri

1982

Richard J. Butula

1981

William D. Berg

1980

Gordon W. Mueller

1979

Kenneth H. Voigt

1978

Wayne R. Higgins

1977

Thomas E. Carlsen

1976

Harvey K. Hammond

1975

Tomas A. Winkel

1974

Dale J. Borell

1973

Ronald C. Sonntag

1972

Warren O. Somerfeld

1971

Raymond T. Dwyer

1970

Harry O. Price, Jr.

1969

William E. Creger

1968

Floyd I. Jones

1967

William L. Marvin

1966

Harvey Shebesta