National Transportation Week

National Transportation Week, 2010
May 16th-22nd

Dennis Tam
2010 NTW Houston Chair
President, TCI
Treasurer, HTPA

Welcome to NTWHouston.org

As 2010 chair and co-creator of this virtual collaborative, I am pleased to report that work is well underway to organize and execute a program of events that will be exciting and relevant for all Houston area transportation industry professionals in observance of National Transportation Week in 2010.

Information about NTW Houston events will be displayed here as it becomes available from industry organizations and supporters.

Distinguished Guests Confirmed for NTW Luncheon Thursday, May 20th

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett
Honorary NTW Chair, 2010

We are extremely pleased to announce that Harris County Judge Ed Emmett has agreed to serve as Honorary NTW Houston Chair for 2010.

Judge Emmett is recognized widely for his expertise and knowledge of Houston area transportation issues.

William R. Stockton, Ph.D., P.E.
Executive Associate Agency Director and Research Engineer,
Texas Transportation Institute
Visiting Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering,
Texas A&M University

Distinguished Keynote Speaker, May 20th

		Dr. William R. Stockton is our keynote speaker for the 2010 NTW All-Clubs luncheon on Thursday, May 20th. Dr. Stockton's presentation will be supported by observations and comments from TTI professional colleagues Anthony P. Voigt, Linda Kay Cherrington and Carl James Kruse, below.. Bio
William R. Stockton Ph.D., P.E.



Anthony P. Voigt, P.E. Texas Transportation Institute
Anthony P. Voigt P.E.		Research and Implementation - Houston Texas Transportation Institute Texas A&M University System 701 N. Post Oak, Suite 430 Houston, TX 77024 Bio


Linda Kay Cherrington Texas Transportation Institute
Linda Kay Cherrington M.B.A. Research Scientist Program Manager		Transit Mobility Program Texas Transportation Institute Texas A&M University System 701 N. Post Oak, Suite 430 Houston, TX 77024 Bio


Carl James Kruse Texas Transportation Institute
Carl James Kruse M.B.A. Center Director		Center for Ports & Waterways Texas Transportation Institute Texas A&M University System 701 N. Post Oak, Suite 430 Houston, TX 77024 Bio

State Senator Mike Jackson, District 11

Mike Jackson was elected to the Texas Senate in 1998 and represents Senate District 11, which includes portions of Harris, Brazoria and Galveston Counties.

Senator Jackson chairs the Senate Nominations Committee and is a member of the Senate State Affairs, Government Organization and Natural Resources Committees and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Coastal Resources. Senator Kackson is also a five-term veteran from House District 129.

Mike Jackson
State Senator
District 11

State Representative Ken Legler, District 144

Ken Legler represents House District 144 in the Texas Legislature. As a third generation Texan and Pasadena native, Representative Legler is active in the local business community and has served as a board member for the Chamber of Commerce and economic development organizations in the area.

Prior to his election to the Texas House, Representative Legler served as Chairman of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency National Advisory Board.

Ken Legler
State Representative
District 144

Distinguished Military Guests Confirmed

Capt. Jim Whitehead United States Coast Guard Deputy Commander U.S. Coastguard Sector Houston-Galveston

Col. Phil Bossert Air Force ROTC Commander University of Houston Air Force ROTC

Col. Kenneth Wisian Texas Air National Guard Commander 147th Reconnaissance Wing (MQ-1 Predator UAVs)

Capt. Jeff Gruetzmacher Bio United States Navy CO, Houston Consortium NROTC Professor of Naval Science Rice University

Organizations with a Purpose

The purpose of NTWHouston.org is to provide a universally accessible virtual hub for information about promotional events sponsored by Houston transportation industry organizations in observance of National Transportation Week.

The not-for-profit Houston area transportation organizations that participate in NTW reflect a commitment to education, community service and the advancement of professional development. The combined membership of these organizations numbers more than 1,500 transportation industry professionals.

A Continuing Tradition

National Transportation Week is an important tradition in Houston, and one worth continuing. I encourage visitors to join with NTW Houston and support our cause as we work to position transportation at the forefront of industry in the Houston area.

I look forward to seeing you during National Transportation Week in 2010 and welcome your comments and suggestions for making NTWHouston.org informative for the greater Houston transportation community.

Warm regards,

Dennis Tam
NTW Houston Chair, 2010
281.298.9700
dennis.tam@ntwhouston.org