Christopher Tomlinson to serve as IBTTA first vice president

Chris Tomlinson, executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and State Road and Tollway Authority has been appointed first vice president of The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), which began on 1 January 2018. Next year he will serve as president of IBBTA. Through his role as the head of two state transportation authorities, Tomlinson provides executive leadership and strategic guidance for major initiatives in tolling, transit, and transportation
January 4, 2018 Read time: 2 mins

Chris Tomlinson, executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and State Road and Tollway Authority has been appointed first vice president of The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (63 IBTTA), which began on 1 January 2018. Next year he will serve as president of IBBTA.

Through his role as the head of two state transportation authorities, Tomlinson provides executive leadership and strategic guidance for major initiatives in tolling, transit, and transportation financing. Altogether, these agencies focus on advancing major mobility projects throughout the Atlanta Metro area as well as financing transportation projects across Georgia.

Tomlinson, said: “I am thrilled and honoured that my fellow members of IBTTA have entrusted me with this leadership position. My involvement as a member of the board of directors for IBTTA has allowed me to engage with members across the U.S. and around the world. I look forward to using my experience to address the many challenges and opportunities facing the industry as well as learning from others, and applying solutions and best practices that we can use right here in Georgia.”

Patrick Jones, executive director and CEO of IBTTA, said: “IBTTA is pleased that Chris Tomlinson, executive director, of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and State Road and Tollway Authority will bring his leadership and vision to our association and industry. Chris’s transportation, transit and legal experience will be a tremendous asset to our Board at this critical time when we address major infrastructure needs, challenges and advances in transportation.”

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