About the Leadership Academy
Founded in 2008, the IBTTA Leadership Academy is a week-long course tailored specifically for mid-level managers in public and private sector organizations that serve the toll industry. This annual program is held every February in Washington, DC. The Leadership Academy is funded by student tuition. The Leadership Academy Alumni Association (LAAA) comprises more than 500 professionals who have graduated from the Leadership Academy and continues to foster meaningful connections among alums. The LAAA gives out an annual Alum of the Year Award each Fall.
Ideal Applicant for the Leadership Academy
- Public agency and private sector managers who aspire to grow into executive-level roles within their organizations.
- Individuals seeking to enhance their leadership, cross-functional coordination, and strategic planning skills within the transportation and infrastructure sectors.
- Professionals representing a diverse range of specializations, including operations, maintenance, customer service, technology, and finance.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Applications for the 2027 Program will open in August 2026. Please check back in early Summer for more details.
Application and Admissions
Nominees must complete an application form and submit a resume and a recommendation or endorsement from your organization's leadership.
Toll agency executive directors and business partner executives are invited to nominate candidates for the IBTTA Leadership Academy Executive Development Program. Lindsey Robertson-Lentz, program director, will review the applications and select up to 40 participants. The selection process will ensure a balanced class that represents the tolling industry.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for admission is October of each year.
Tuition
- The fee for the program is $4,150. Tuition includes all course materials, breakfast each morning, four lunches, and two dinners. Fees are subject to change for 2027.
- Tuition must be paid in full prior to the start of the Academy.
- Tuition is non-refundable after December 31st in the year of acceptance.
Transportation & Lodging
Transportation, lodging, and incidentals are not provided in the tuition costs and will be the participant’s responsibility.
Location
Washington Marriott Georgetown
1221 22nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 872-1500
Faculty
The IBTTA Foundation Leadership Academy Executive Development Program is directed by Lindsey Robertson-Lentz and a team of transportation leadership development professionals from Evans Consulting. The Evans team will include instructors and facilitators who have guided the Leadership Academy since its inception, including the program’s former director Dr. Barbara Gannon. The instructional team will be supported by the tolling industry knowledge of numerous distinguished instructors from the public and private sectors, all of whom volunteer their time to support the development of the industry’s leaders.
Lindsey Robertson Lentz is a Principal at Evans Consulting, where she actively works to create people-oriented solutions that positively impact business and organizational performance. Lindsey has over 15 years of experience developing and facilitating comprehensive and diverse workforce development programs within the transportation industry.
Before joining Evans, Lindsey was the Director of Workforce Development for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). At APTA, Lindsey developed and managed a range of services, including the Emerging Leaders Program, aimed at developing, supporting, and retaining the next generation of public transportation leaders.
Lindsey’s prior roles include Director at GannonConsult and the Director of the Center for Transportation Leadership at the Eno Center for Transportation. Within these roles, she was responsible for planning and executing training, team building, and partnership initiatives. Throughout her tenure, Lindsey served as an instructor and group facilitator on several courses supporting transportation professionals across modes. These courses included the Eno Center for Transportation Transit Mid-Level and Senior Executive Seminars (2007-2014), The Texas Transit Leadership Seminar (2011-2014), the New York State Transit Mid Manager Seminar (2013-2015), and the International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) Executive Leadership Academy (2008-Present).
Lindsey holds a certification in the Emotional Quotient Inventory 2.0 (EQ-i 2.0) and is passionate about helping leaders use emotional intelligence in a meaningful and productive way. Lindsey serves on the DC Chapter of the Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) board and supports the WTS-DC Chapter Mentoring Program.
