ATSSA Signal March/April 2020

The Signal | March/April 2020 19 ATSSA News Committee, the Innovation Council, and the Northland ATSSA Chapter’s board. He said the industry can play an active role in shaping future innovations. “I am passionate about technology and innovation,” he said. “I believe that ATSSA —and its members—will see significant changes in roadway safety over the next 10 years fromtechnology advancements. I amexcited and honored to serve on the Board of Directors because I believe I can help prepare ATSSA and itsmembers for the future innovations in roadway safety.” Tim McNelis, operations manager for Indiana Sign and Barricade in Indianap - olis, shares Granger’s interest in tech - nology and wants to be sure member companies are prepared for the future, including the challenges of Connected andAutomatedVehicles (CAVs) and smart work zone technology. McNelis has been involved in the road - way safety infrastructure industry for decadesandanATSSAmember since1991. He currently serves on the Government Join a Committee Get involved and make a di erence Visit ATSSA.com / Committees to complete an application today Exchange industry information Impact the resolution of important issues Influence association policies and positions Support ATSSA’s direct e orts to advocate and educate Relations Committee and previously served as the Indiana ATSSA Chapter president and as liaison for several indus - try committees. “I have always admired the work of the board and how they have kept their focus on serving the interest of improving roadway safety while help - ing the members grow their business and become more sophisticated in our services,” McNelis said. Kevin Harrison, president of Eastern Metal Signs & Safety in Elmira, N.Y., has been involved with ATSSA for more than a dozen years and has served as a member of the Florida ATSSA Chapter, and as a boardmember and committee member for the Pennsylvania ATSSA Chapter. He wants to foster innovation and ensure ATSSA’s members are more aware of and active in the Association’s government advocacy efforts. “Our industry needs peoplewhowill repre - sent us in a fashion that brings exposure to our industry and what we’re capable of doing. It’s important for us to be able to speak intelligently and give insight on what our industry does, and howwe can save lives, along with creating jobs with infrastructure,” he said. Sue Willman, co-owner of Williams & Willman Line Painting in Fenelton, Pa., has been an ATSSAmember since 1998 andhas servedon the PavementMarking Committee, including holding the offices of secretary and vice chair. She also has servedon theOperating Committee, and in the roles of secretary, president-elect, president, and a board member of the Pennsylvania ATSSA Chapter. Willman said she is grateful for her ATSSA experience and excited to undertake her new role. “It is an honor to be thought of for this positionbymy peers.What a great way to be a part of a groupwhosemain interest is to keep the roadways and our indus - try safe,” she said.