The Center’s Advisory Council is composed of experts from numerous backgrounds representing both the public and private sectors. The Council meets once each year, and is responsible for providing feedback and guidance related to the Center’s research and outreach activity.
President
Transportation Engineering Analysts
Jeff Kaufman
Transportation Safety Coordinator
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Chief John Madden
Deputy Assistant Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Frank Marrero
Regional Program Manager
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Thomas J. McDonald, Ph.D.
Department Head and Associate Professor
Environmental and Occupational Health
Health Science Center
Texas A&M University
Assistant Director
Public Works and Transportation Department
City of Dallas
Stephen J. Ratke, P.E.
Safety Engineer
Federal Highway Administration – Texas Division
Carol Rawson, P.E.
Director – Traffic Operations
Texas Department of Transportation
William E. Van Tassel, Ph.D.
Manager – Driver Training Operations
American Automobile Association
Arnold Vedlitz, Ph.D.
Bullock Chair in Government and Public Policy
Director, Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy
Texas A&M University
