Laura Chace was named President and CEO of ITS America in August 2021. She champions policies and investments to make transportation systems safer, more innovative, and efficient. With 20 years in trade association management, including USTelecom and the American Trucking Association, she advances technology-driven solutions and serves on advisory committees to the U.S. DOT.

Dan heads partnerships at CoMotion, connecting public and private partners for mutual benefit across urban mobility ecosystems. He previously served as Director of Business Development and Operations at BYCS, a global cycling advocacy group, and has worked in mobility across Boston, Colorado, New York, and Amsterdam.

Ira Goldstein serves as Executive Director of The Black Car Fund, delivering safety and health benefits to drivers. Prior to joining the Fund, Mr. Goldstein served as Chief of Staff at the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC).

Peter Hicks serves as Executive Director of the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission (NEMTAC), leading efforts to advance standards, accreditation, safety, and operational excellence across the healthcare transportation sector.

Jim Peters oversees programs, publications, and events for the Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI), which he founded in 1983. As a consultant for dozens of cities globally, he provides comprehensive insights into trends and strategies for managing hospitality zones, nighttime economies, and public safety initiatives.

Bill Rousse leads The Transportation Alliance under the core mission, "Where Transportation Leaders Collaborate for Success." He focuses on bringing industry leaders together to address workforce challenges, evolving regulations, rising costs, customer expectations, and technological change. Through TTA, he works to foster open dialogue, exchange best practices, and build real-world solutions that elevate industry standards.

Joshua Schank is Managing Partner at InfraStrategies and Executive Director of the ACES Mobility Coalition. Formerly the first Chief Innovation Officer of LA Metro, he established the Office of Extraordinary Innovation and created key mobility programs.

Paul Steier serves as Vice President of Law Enforcement Programs & Services at AAMVA, leading collaboration between law enforcement agencies and motor vehicle administration authorities. Following a 25-year career with the Iowa DOT, he previously led vehicle titling, registration, and automated vehicle initiatives for AAMVA.

Rick Versace Sr. is the founder, president, and CEO of A1A Global Ground, bringing nearly four decades of leadership to the chauffeured transportation industry. He serves as President of the Florida Limousine Association and Treasurer of the National Limousine Association, advocating heavily on major industry issues including soaring insurance rates and illegal operators.