IBTTA Announces 2025 Board Officer and Director Nominees Ahead of October Annual Meeting in Cleveland

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), the global association for toll facility owners, operators, and supporting businesses, proudly announces the nomination of distinguished industry professionals to serve as officers and directors on the IBTTA Board for 2025. These nominations will be confirmed through an election at IBTTA's Annual Meeting on October 29, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.

The following individuals have been nominated to serve as officers on the Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025:

• President
  James Hofmann, North Texas Tollway Authority
• First Vice President
  Joi Dean, Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority
• Second Vice President
  Ferzan Ahmed, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission
• International Vice President
  María Moreno, SEOPAN
• Immediate Past President
  Bill Halkias, HELLASTRON

In addition to these officers, seven individuals have been nominated to fill open board positions. These individuals will be elected to serve the following terms:

• Nick Roethel, Bay Area Toll Authority
  Director, term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026
• James Carone, New Jersey Turnpike Authority
  Director, term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027

The following individuals have been nominated to serve as Directors for a term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2028:

• Anna Bonet, Elizabeth River Crossings
• Christophe Boutin, ASFA (The Association of French Motorway Companies)
• Rene Moser, ASFINAG (Autobahn and Schnellstraßen-Finanz-Aktiengesellschaft)
• Craig Shuey, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
• Vincent Valdez, Transportation Corridor Agencies

The nominated officers and directors have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing the road pricing industry, enhancing mobility, and improving the safety and efficiency of transportation networks worldwide. As members of the IBTTA Board, they will play a critical role in shaping policies, fostering innovation, and advocating for sustainable transportation solutions that benefit communities and economies on a global scale.

James Hofmann, Executive Director and CEO of the North Texas Tollway Authority, and IBTTA's 2025 incoming President, expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to lead the association: "I am honored to work alongside such an esteemed group of incoming leaders as we drive the industry forward with innovative solutions and a commitment to excellence. Serving as President of IBTTA is a privilege, and I am proud to be part of an organization that is setting the standard for transportation infrastructure around the world."

As the IBTTA Annual Meeting in Cleveland on October 26-29, 2024, approaches, industry representatives are urged to register for this premier event. Attracting nearly 1,000 attendees, the event offers diverse sessions, early programming, extensive networking, and IBTTA's largest-ever exhibit hall, promising invaluable insights and connections.

About IBTTA

The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) is the worldwide association for the owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve them. Founded in 1932, IBTTA has members in more than 20 countries on six continents. Through advocacy, thought leadership, and education, members are implementing state-of-the-art, innovative user-based transportation financing solutions to address the critical infrastructure challenges of the 21st century. For more information, visit www.ibtta.org.

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