IBTTA appoints second VP

Chris Tomlinson, executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and State Road and Tollway Authority has been elected by the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) membership to serve as its second vice president. Tomlinson’s term begins on 1 January 2017; in 2019, Tomlinson will serve as IBTTA president.
September 28, 2016 Read time: 1 min

Chris Tomlinson, executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and State Road and Tollway Authority has been elected by the 3804 International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) membership to serve as its second vice president. Tomlinson’s term begins on 1 January 2017; in 2019, Tomlinson will serve as IBTTA president.

As the head of two state transportation authorities, Tomlinson provides executive leadership and strategic guidance for major initiatives in tolling, transit, and transportation financing as well as creative financing for major mobility projects throughout the Atlanta Metro area.

IBTTA executive director and CEO Patrick D. Jones said that Tomlinson’s transportation, transit and legal experience will be a tremendous asset to the IBTTA Board.

The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) is the transportation infrastructure financing arm of the State of Georgia.

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