ATSSA Signal March/April 2020

American Traffic Safety Services Association 18 ATSSA News OnenewATSSAboardmember wants to share his expertise before retiring, another is passionate about technology, and a third recognizes the importance of government advocacy. Each of the five ATSSA members who joined the Board of Directors in January comes with a different priority, but all share ATSSA’s mission to advance road - way safety andwork TowardZeroDeaths. Bill Lovewell, president of Lovewell Fenc - ing Inc. inDavenport, Iowa, is nearing the end of his career and wanted to use his knowledge and experience to further ATSSA’sworkbefore leaving theworkforce. “After being in this industry for so many years, I feel it is important that I serve the organization that has benefitedme greatly professionally before I retire,” Lovewell said. “Over the years I have been involved in ATSSA, I have found the value to be immeasurable. Not only have I been kept well informed, but I have direct access to sources of information I would not otherwise be privy to.” Lovewell chaired the Guardrail Commit - tee for four years and saidhewantsmore companies to learn about the benefits of participating in the Association. The five newmembers joined the board at this year’s Convention & Traffic Expo in NewOrleans. The board has 15 voting members who serve two-year terms. MikeGranger Jr., president of Street Smart Rental in Lino Lakes, Minn., has partici - pated inATSSA initiatives since 2003, and served on the Temporary Traffic Control ATSSA’s new board members bring diverse interests Bill Lovewell Kevin Harrison Sue Willman Mike Granger Jr. Tim McNelis