COUNCIL OF PLATINUM SPONSORS
About
The Council of Platinum Sponsors (CoPS) consists of representatives from each Platinum Sponsor. The Council meets at regular intervals to discuss IBTTA and industry-related topics including “mega issues” that are selected in concert with the IBTTA Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. Through subcommittees, the council works collaboratively to establish positions, provide guidance, and develop materials that enable the IBTTA Board to better understand pertinent issues and make informed.
Check out the Platinum Sponsor profiles to learn more information about each Platinum Sponsor organization or visit the IBTTA Committees Page to view members. The IBTTA Staff Liaison to the Council is Ancilla Brady, Director of Membership & Business Development
Council Chair
Rafael Hernandez, Vice President and National Practice Leader of Tolling Solutions, IntelliRoad, a division of Kyra Solutions, Lakeland, FL.
- Committees of the Council
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Business Innovation
To promote proof-of-concept ideas that will generate new revenues, advance technology, and/or improve processes.
Co-Chairs:
- Lauri Brady, Kapsch
- Sidney Edmonds Accenture
Procurement
To facilitate for the exchange of knowledge and effective communications between both public and private sectors related to the procurement of product and services.
Co-Chairs
- Saida Williams, Indra
- Janet Eichers, Kapsch
Risk Management
The CoPS Risk Management Committee serves as a hub within the International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), integrating the principles of operational resiliency and business continuity. Focused on mitigating risks across various domains critical to transportation infrastructure, including roadway safety, cybersecurity, and data loss prevention, the group collaborates closely with other IBTTA taskforces and committees, such as Sustainability and Resilience, Lost Revenue, Emerging Technology, and others where applicable. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, the committee aims to minimize redundant efforts among IBTTA members while maximizing efficiency in risk management practices through multidisciplinary approaches and leveraging expertise from diverse sectors.
Co-Chairs
- Sean Poole, IntelliRoad
- Mark Cantelli, ViaPlus
Customer Experience
Areas of opportunities to improve overall customer experience through the effective use of technology and the delivery of best practices with a focus on:
- The identification of trends that guide customer experience strategies - Turning feedback into actionable tactics leveraging data by tracking metrics, and pinpointing the business drivers that drive customer feedback.
- The impact of design on customer experience - Combining technical and operational input into solutions to deliver improved customer experience
Co-Chairs
- Tawnya Freund, ViaPlus
- Amer, Nevine, Arcadis
Roundtable Events
Co-Chairs
- Campo Osorio, Carlos A., WSP
- Olga Gonzalez, Valerann
- Events
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Upcoming
The Council will meet at the Technology Summit in Atlanta, on Sunday, May 5th for a Safety Roundtable.
Past
The Council of Platinum Sponsors met in January at the IBTTA Board of Directors Meeting and made two short presentations to the Board.
- Roadside Toll Collection of the Future (Laurie Brady, Kapsch TrafficCom)
- Alternative Revenue (Sidney Edmonds, Accenture)
