Bio

When it comes to connected and automated vehicles, my job is to know what’s going on, who’s doing it, and identify significant and emerging trends. With a global perspective, I focus on partnership development, intelligent vehicle applications, industry trend analysis, and business strategy. My clients include federal government agencies, vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, research laboratories, state DOTs, and technology firms worldwide. I have deep and broad relationships with key players and I operate very broadly across this eco-system to bring my clients together with high-potential customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. One of my specialties is automated trucking. I am 2nd Vice-Chair of the Automated and Electric Study Group of the American Trucking Association Technology and Maintenance Council. I lecture as an expert in intelligent vehicle systems and contribute regularly to Forbes.com, writing about the latest developments in ITS and intelligent vehicles. In 2010, I co-produced ''The Thinking Car'' documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk2PJyUg_r4 which is still a great resource for non-technical people who want to learn about crash avoidance systems. Back in my ''Fed'' days during 1991-1997, I managed USDOT's program in vehicle-highway automation R&D, establishing the National Automated Highway System Consortium. These activities culminated with Demo '97 in San Diego, showcasing automated driving to the world. At this time, I also established the International Task Force on Vehicle-Highway Automation and continue as Chair. I hold a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University, an M.S. in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins University, and an M.A. in Transformative Leadership and Social Change from The Maryland University of Integrative Health, formerly the Tai Sophia Institute. Specialties: Intelligent Transportation Systems