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

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

Member Director

District Representative

Past President

Administrator
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