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ITE Nominating Committee Announcement of Candidates for 2006 President and Vice President

FOR INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Richard T. Romer, P.E., PTOE (F)

Principal, Orth-Rodgers & Associates Inc.

Las Vegas, NV, USA

FOR INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

ALFRED A. GUEBERT, P.Eng., PTOE (F), Senior Transportation Manager and Principal Engineer-ITS, Earth Tech (Canada) Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Education: Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Transportation), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Alf is a registered professional engineer in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia and is a certified PTOE. He has been an active member of ITE for the past 21 years and has served at the section, district and international levels. AIf has both public and private sector experience to draw upon.

Alf began his professional career in 1977 as an Electrical Engineer in the oil business in Alberta. In 1979, Alf decided to pursue a different career path and began his transportation experience with the City of Saskatoon. As Traffic Operations Engineer, he benefited from hands-on-education. He took some courses at the university to expand and enhance his knowledge in transportation. These efforts resulted in a master's degree in civil engineering.

AIf expanded his role at the City. His leadership skills became apparent, and the City Manager asked him to take on the management of the City's Electric Distribution Utility. While the senior management experience with the Electric System was rewarding, AJf decided to return to the transportation sector. He joined Earth Tech Canada Inc. in 2000 as a Principal Engineer responsible for ITS projects. Alf now has expanded his role at Earth Tech to include responsibility for managing the Transportation Group while continuing his technical involvement in projects.

Alf married Nancy in 1978, and they will celebrate their 27th anniversary in 2005. They have two grown children: Brian (1981), who is attending the University of Saskatchewan, and Jenilee (1984), who is attending the University of Calgary. Alf's family and his employer, Earth Tech Canada Inc., are completely supportive of his desire to run for International Vice President of ITE.

INSTITUTE Of TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS SERVICE

Alf joined ITE as an Associate Member in 1984 and has pursued an active role since that time. He became a Member in 1990 and achieved recognition as ITE Fellow in 2001.

Elected Offices Held

AIf recently completed a three-year term on the International Board of Direction (2001-2003), representing District 7 (Canada). He served on the District 7 Executive Committee for eight years in all elected positions (1993-2001), including President (1997-1999). Alf also served the Saskatchewan Section as Founding President (1989-1993).

ITE Committees

International Level

Alf was active in the following committees during his term on the International Board of Direction:

* Member, Annual Meeting Committee (2002-2003)

* Chair, Strategic Plan Membership Committee (2003)

* Member, International Budget Committee (2001-2003)

* Member, International Nominations Committee (2002)

* Member, Special Committee on Public Information Development (2001)

District Level

AIf was involved in the following activities during his term on the District 7 Executive Committee:

* CITE Executive Liaison, LAC, District 7 Annual Conference-Winnipeg (2003)

* ITE Executive Eiaison, IAC, District 7 Annual Conference-Calgary (2001)

* Technical Program Chair, EAC, District 7 Annual Conference-Regina (1995)

* Chair, District 7 Nominations Committee (2000 and 2001)

Section/Chapter Level

* Founding Officer, Ad-Hoc Committee Saskatchewan Section formation (1989)

* Founding Member, CITE Toastmasters group, Southern Alberta (2003-present)

* Chair, Southern Alberta Section Nominations Committee (2004)

ITE Technical Councils

Traffic Engineering Council; ITS Council (contributing to the executive committee and providing Canadian articles for the newsletter)

RELATED ACTIVITIES

AIf has been very active in a number of other organizations, further developing his technical and leadership skills: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), Vice Chair of the Traffic Operation and Management Standing (TOMS) Committee; Intelligent Transportation Systems Society of Canada (ITS Canada), Board of Directors and appointed to the Executive Committee; Centre for Transportation Planning and Engineering (C-TEP), Board of Directors; American Public Works Association (APWA), technology exchange program to Japan.

Other volunteer activities include coaching minor fastball and hockey teams. AIf also is active in church organizations, chairing various boards and councils within the local congregation as well as participating at the national level.

FOR INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

EARL E. NEWMAN, P.E., PTOE (F), Assistant Director of Public Works/City Traffic Engineer, City of Springfield, MO, USA

Education: Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Bureau of Highway Traffic, Pennsylvania State University; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Missouri; Certificate in Accident Reconstruction, Central Missouri State University

INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS SERVICE

Earl joined ITE as a student in 1972 and was transferred to the grade of Fellow in 1983.

Elected Offices Held

Earl recently completed a three-year term on the International Board of Direction (2001-2003), representing District 4. He has served an additional 11 years as an officer at all levels-District 4 (1984-1985), Missouri Valley Section (1978-1985) and Pennsylvania State University Student Chapter (1971-1972).

ITE Committees

International Level

* Policy and Legislative Committee, Vice Chair (2004)

* Budget Committee (2003)

* Strategic Plan Membership Committee (2003)

* Transportation Achievement Awards, Chair (2002 and 2003)

* Mid-Year Meeting Review Committee (2002)

* Annual Meeting Site Selection Committee (2001)

* Constitutional Amendments (1985 and 1993)

* Continuing Education Steering and Advisory (1982-1984)

ITE Technical Councils

* Dept 4, Transportation Operations, Head (1987)

* Dept 4, Transportation Operations, Assistant Head (1984-1986)

* Dept 4, Measures Division, Chair (1981-1983)

* Dept 4, Standing Committee, Member (1981-1987)

District Level (Midwestern District, District 4)

* Elective Officer Transition Committee (2004)

* Web Site and Newsletter Committee (2004)

Section Level (Missouri Valley Section)

* Past Presidents Advisory Council, Founder (2003)

* Nominating Committee, Chair (1985)

* Student Scholarship Fund, Board Member (1983)

* Finance Committee, Chair (1980)

* By-Laws and Policies Committee, Chair (1979)

* Membership Committee, Chair (1978)

Chapter Level (Ozarks Chapter of ITE)

* Founder and Charter Member (2003)

Specialty Council Memberships

Expert Witness Council; ITS Council; Public Agency Council; Traffic Engineering Council

RELATED ACTIVITIES

* American Public Works Association (APWA)

* National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

* Ozarks Chapter, Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE), State Director (1992-1994)

* Professional Engineers in Private Practice (MSPE-PEPP), State Secretary (1998)

* ITS Heartland Chapter of ITS America

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Earl has 24 years of service as City Traffic Engineer for the City of Springfield, MO. For the last six of these years, he has concurrently served as Assistant Director of Public Works. Earl's experience includes planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance for roadways and transportation systems management.

Earl was introduced to the profession through a part-time job at HNTB in Kansas City while in high school. Following graduation from the University of Missouri in 1967, he accepted a position with HNTB as a Highway Design Engineer. After serving two years in the U.S. Army, Earl completed the Bureau of Highway Traffic Program at Pennsylvania State University in 1972.

Earl also has 11 years in the private sector working as a consultant. His private sector experience includes six years as the Chief Administrator of the Springfield office for George Butler Associates, a multi-disciplinary regional consulting firm based in the Kansas City area.

Highlights of Earl's career include developing a model School Walking Route Program and preparing the Master Plan for the Springfield Computerized Traffic Signal System and the Transportation Master Plan for roadways in Branson, MO. Earl is responsible for Springfield's Transportation Management Center, a multi-jurisdictional partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Earl was recognized by his peers in the MOVITE area with the Transportation Professional of the Year Award in 1995. He also was the first recipient of the Distinguished Member Award in 2003. Earl's wife of 35 years, Joan, and his family, employer and staff support Earl as he seeks to serve as an elective officer in ITE. See more information about Earl and his vision for ITE at www.bringingite2you.com.