Board of Directors and Executive Committee

As we wrapped up IBTTA’s first Board of Directors and Committee Meetings of 2026 in Coral Gables last week, I was reminded that momentum is not created by plans alone—it is created by people who step forward to act.

This year, our theme is Driving What’s Next: Investment. Impact. Influence. This theme challenges us to move beyond ideas and into action—investing our time and talent, delivering meaningful impact, and strengthening IBTTA’s influence together. To bring that mindset to life, I asked the Board to think of leadership as a relay race: some set the pace and direction, others turn strategy into structure, others push progress through complexity, and still others ensure we cross the finish line with accountability. What stood out was not which “leg” each person chose, but how readily every Board member embraced active participation in carrying IBTTA’s mission forward.

That spirit was reinforced by the presence of Mark Chung, who joined us for his first in-person Board session as IBTTA’s new executive director and CEO. Mark led a discussion on our new five-year strategic plan, mapping each of the six domains—advocacy, customer experience, community and membership, knowledge and innovation, workforce development and organizational excellence—to the good work already underway in our committees, and outlining how IBTTA’s executive staff will provide the coordination and oversight needed to keep the baton moving smoothly across the organization. In the weeks ahead, we will translate this framework into a clear year-one execution plan to keep our momentum strong.

Those conversations naturally carried into two priority areas that will continue to anchor our advocacy work throughout 2026: protecting the Lower 900 MHz band and advancing the next phase of the Be Safe Together road safety campaign.

Protecting the Lower 900 MHz band remains one of IBTTA’s most urgent advocacy priorities. NextNav, a commercial positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) provider, has petitioned the FCC to reallocate this shared spectrum for a high-power 5G network, reducing bandwidth for current users. This proposal would expose toll systems to harmful interference that could lead to missed reads, billing errors, revenue loss and diminished public trust—even though viable alternatives exist.

The Board was encouraged by progress on laboratory testing and federal outreach, including multiple FCC briefings, congressional engagement and a growing coalition of opposition. To keep members informed, IBTTA will host a dedicated webinar on the Lower 900 MHz issue in in the first quarter—details coming soon.

With the overarching objective of saving lives and reducing injuries worldwide, the Board received an update on IBTTA’s Global Road Safety Week—June 22–26, 2026—and the growing impact of the Be Safe Together campaign as it matures from a unifying message into a platform for advocacy and measurable outcomes.

During an open discussion, Board members identified ways toll agencies can uniquely move the needle through data, partnerships and advocacy. They emphasized the need to strengthen customer education and safety communications, clarify the role of enforcement partners, and address the varying challenges posed by unique asset classes. Together, these priorities point to a more intentional phase for Be Safe Together that connects messaging with real-world impact and unifies safety efforts across jurisdictions.

Finally, I want to extend my sincere thanks to IBTTA’s Council of Platinum Sponsors for their unwavering support of the association and their participation in Coral Gables. Their investment fuels our programs and initiatives, but just as important is the depth of industry knowledge they bring to our work—often stepping in to backfill critical research, data and thought leadership that strengthens IBTTA’s voice and accelerates progress for our members.

As I reflect on these two days, I return again to the relay. Each of us holds the baton—sometimes starting, sometimes building, sometimes accelerating and sometimes finishing. What matters is that we keep moving, together.

So here is my call to action:

• Join us in person at an upcoming meeting and strengthen our member community.
• Serve on a committee shaping advocacy, customer experience, innovation and more.
• Share your expertise—propose a webinar or presentation and help grow our knowledge base.
• Champion roadway safety and help build the next generation of transportation leaders.

The race is on. Let’s carry the baton with purpose as we continue Driving What’s Next for IBTTA and the global tolling community.