Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety

Room: Kalahari Suite E

Session Description: As drug trends continue to evolve at a rapid pace, communities across Wisconsin are grappling with new challenges in detection, enforcement, treatment, and prevention. This dynamic panel brings together experts from law enforcement, public health, and forensic science to explore the current drug landscape, emerging substances, and the tools and strategies needed to stay ahead.

Presenter: Amy Miles

Bio: Amy Miles is a Program Project Manager at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) and serves as a Regional Toxicology Liaison for the Midwest, supporting MI, OH, IN, IL, WI, MN, SD, ND. Amy has over 25 years of experience in forensic toxicology. In addition to her work with the RTL program, Amy is involved in public health as it relates to forensic toxicology. She is the co-chair of the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) Overdose Biosurveillance Task Force. Offering resources to public health laboratories performing non-fatal overdose surveillance testing. Amy partners with the University of Wisconsin on research projects focusing on impaired driving and drugs and human performance.

Amy has given hundreds of presentations on the topic of drugs, alcohol and human performance, and public health at state and national conferences and in-service trainings and has contributed several articles to national publications. She is a member of several professional organizations and committees that pertain to alcohol, drugs and human performance and public health. Amy is the Past President of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists and is a National Judicial College faculty member. In 2020, Amy received the IACP DRE Ambassador Award, and in 2023 the Association of Public Health Laboratories’ Gold Standard Award, the Governor’s Highway Safety Association’s Kathryn JR Swanson Public Service Award and the SOFT Teaching and Mentoring Award. In 2025, Amy received the Robert F. Borkenstein Award.

Presenter: Caitlin Murphy

Bio: Caitlin Murphy is a substance use and overdose data analyst for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. She began her career first as a high school science teacher, and then as a physiology professor and scientist at UW-Madison. She moved to St. Louis in 2020 and spent the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic as an addiction neuroscientist at Washington University, where she studied the neuroscience of opioid addiction and chronic pain. She is a native of Southwest Wisconsin and is excited to be back working in her home state. In her role, she helps statewide partners connect with and interpret overdose data in order to monitor trends and implement data-driven public health strategies.

Presenter: Annie Cedarquist

Bio: Coming Soon

Room: Guava

Session Description: Hear two personal, near tragic crash stories from Road Safety Professionals John Campbell (TADI) and Christian Sternke (TADI). The stories will be followed by a discussion of alarming trends in serious injury and fatal traffic crashes. Lastly, learn about common crash types that are preventable through the Safe System Approach. You’ll leave this presentation motivated to make a difference starting today.

Presenter: John Campbell

Bio: John R. Campbell IV, P.E., RSP2I, is the Director of Traffic Engineering Safety Services at Traffic Analysis & Design Inc. (TADI), which is based in southeastern Wisconsin. He serves public and private clients in Wisconsin and other nearby states. John has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University and a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

John has over 20 years of professional experience and is passionate about building partnerships at state and local levels, reduce crashes via the safe system approach, and advocating for funding of safety improvements.

John serves as an Executive Member of ITE’s Vision Zero Standing Committee and is a graduate of the Leadership ITE program.

John enjoys time with his wife and two girls, and teaching tricks to their dog, Peanut the Pug.

Presenter: Christian R. Sternke

Bio: Christian R. Sternke, P.E., RSP2I, is a Senior Traffic Engineer and has been at TADI for the past 12 years. He has a civil engineering bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. His current responsibilities include traffic safety studies, school studies, statewide research studies, IHSDM crash prediction modeling, VISSIM modeling, and data collection management. He has been an ITE WI Safety Council Co-Chair since its inception in 2022.

Christian has helped develop multiple proprietary tools to analyze crash data, calculate pedestrian and bicycle crash risk, and prioritize improvement options. He has been actively involved helping school districts and local communities identify safety issues and obtain state or federal aid. He has completed numerous successful Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and Safe Streets for All (SS4A) applications and is currently working on multiple Comprehensive Safety Action Plans at the local and county level. He also recently completed a village-wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Study for the Village of Whitefish Bay.

Christian likes to spend his time with his wife and two children or out on the golf course.

Room: Tamarind

Session Description: Jay Otto, formerly with the Center for Health and Safety Culture and now with Banyan
Collaborative, was a leading contributor to FHWA’s Organizational Safety Culture Self-Assessment Toolkit. Jay has adapted some of the questions from this toolkit to motivate organizations, including Wisconsin Traffic Safety Commissions, to assess their own organization’s safety culture and identify opportunities for improvement. During this session, Jay will share these questions and review how the toolkit can be used by organizations.

Presenter: Jay Otto

Bio: Jay Otto, a former researcher and Co-Director of the Center for Health and Safety Culture and now a managing partner at Banyan Collaborative, brings a unique blend of engineering expertise and a keen interest in human behavior to his work. With degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Jay has spent years exploring how mindsets and systems shape our actions, and how we can foster healthier, safer communities.

From roadways to substance misuse and violence prevention, Jay’s research has delved into a wide range of societal challenges. His passion for understanding the intricacies of human behavior has led him to develop innovative strategies for improving safety culture within organizations and communities.

When he’s not immersed in his research, you can find Jay in the rural countryside of Vermont, slowly honing his woodworking skills.

Room: Kalahari Suite D

Session Description: This session will provide an overview on how engineers are using the crash data for planning and project analysis. This will cover how WisDOT is using crash data to identify emphasis areas to prioritize improvements or policy decisions, and how WisDOT is planning to use AASHTOWare Safety to perform network screening to identify locations on the state highway system.

Presenter: Dan Brugman, WisDOT

Bio: Dan Brugman is a safety engineer at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. In his role he
is responsible for managing the safety engineering program by overseeing policies that assist
with implementing the Department’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan and also supports the
Highway Safety Improvement Program. Dan provides technical review and support for traffic
safety analyses. Dan has over 10 years of experience at WisDOT which covered roles in traffic
engineering, scoping, and safety engineering. He is a graduate of Michigan Technological
University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with a minor in municipal
engineering.

Presenter: David Martin, Numetric (AASHTOWare Safety)

Bio: David, a Utah native and graduate of the University of Phoenix, holds a Master’s Degree in
Business Administration. After spending a decade in the wireless industry, he transitioned to the
field of traffic safety, where he has dedicated the past four and a half years. As a product
manager supporting the state of Wisconsin, David works to address challenges and drive
solutions within the AASHTOWare Safety traffic-safety analytics platform. Outside of work, he
enjoys spending time with his family, gaming, and listening to great music.

Presenter: Greg Olssen, Numetric (AASHTOWare Safety)

Bio: Mr. Olsen Joined Numetric in 2017 as the manager of Content Development and Documentation. He has spent 15 years in the learning and development, and corporate compliance field. Greg has specialized in needs assessment, elearning development, and process documentation, and has extensive experience in instructional design and facilitation, and utilizing technology to help companies meet their organizational improvement goals. Greg has worked to help organizations in the health, energy, and security industries achieve PCI and HIPAA compliance, and improve employee performance.

Room: Portia

Sessions Description: WisDOT’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) is a 24/7 center dedicated to improving the safety and efficiency of the Wisconsin highway system by reducing incidents, relieving traffic congestion, providing traveler information to the public, and supporting motorist and responder safety. This session will provide an in-depth overview of WisDOT’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) and the tools and resources available to assist first responders and communicate incident and event information with the public.

Presenter: Scott Nauman, Traffic Operations Manager – AECOM

Bio: Scott Nauman oversees control room operations at the WI Traffic Management Center (TMC) for WisDOT.

Presenter: Rebecca Klein, PE – WisDOT Statewide Control Room Engineer

Bio: Rebecca Klein is a registered professional engineer currently working as the Statewide Control Room Engineer at the Traffic Management Center located in Milwaukee.  Previous experience includes working for WisDOT Southeast Region for the past 21 years in the following areas: Planning, Region Design, Southeast Freeway Design, Southeast Region Work Zone Engineer, and Maintenance. Rebecca is enjoying working at the TMC as this position is incredibly unique. Outside of work, Rebecca chauffeurs her 15-year-old daughter to her many extra-circular activities, loves working out with her husband, enjoys the outdoors, spending quality time with her family.

Room: Kalahari Suite E

Session Description: This session will be an INTERACTIVE discussion related to speeding, which has been and remains a leading factor in injury and fatality crashes.

Presenter: Andi Bill

Bio: Ms. Andrea Bill is the Director of the Wisconsin Local Technical Assistance Program and Associate Director of the Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With these dual roles, she has been bringing research to technology transfer through in person and virtual webinars throughout Wisconsin and the U.S.? She focuses on safe system, human factors, traffic operations, work zone design, incident management, roadway lighting, engineering ethics, connected and automated vehicles, and traffic safety.? She is a passionate advocate for making research tangible to practitioners and to foster implementation and widespread adoption.? She is actively involved in the Transportation Research Board, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Association of Traffic Safety Information Professionals, and American Society of Engineering Education.

Presenter: Randy Wiessinger

Bio: Randy Wiessinger retired from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office in 2015 after 29 years in law enforcement. Wiessinger worked in all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office and was a member of the Honor Guard for 25 years. At the time of his retirement, Wiessinger was assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Team, was the Team Leader for the Motor Unit, Team Leader for the Honor Guard, and the Chair of the Dane County Traffic Safety Commission. He also serves as a member of the WI Law Enforcement Death Response Team, WI Concerns of Police Survivors Board, WI Law Enforcement Memorial Board, and the WI Honor Guard Association. Since 2015, Wiessinger has been a Consultant, providing contracted services for WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety as a Law Enforcement Liaison.

Room: Guava

Session Description: Community Maps is a vital resource for Traffic Safety Commissions, law enforcement agencies, and other safety partners across Wisconsin, providing comprehensive crash mapping and analysis tools to help reduce the frequency and severity of traffic crashes along our roadways?.  However, many agencies remain unfamiliar with the platform or how to use its advanced features. This session will feature live demonstrations of key Community Maps functions designed to enhance productivity and effectiveness in traffic safety analysis and decision-making.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in an interactive Q&A to explore specific use cases and challenges.

Presenter: Steven Parker

Bio: Steven Parker is the Managing Director of the Wisconsin Traffic Operations and Safety (TOPS) Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In this role, he has led a wide range of research and development initiatives across core areas including transportation safety, work zone systems, traffic management systems, and connected and automated vehicle technologies. Steven has over 25 years of professional experience in applied research computing, with the past two decades focused on transportation systems and technology in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and other agency partners. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Presenter: Todd Horn

Bio: Todd Horn attended UW-River Falls, graduating with a degree in Sociology – Criminal Justice. Horn was employed with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office for 26 years and retired in 2023 at the rank of Captain. Horn spent a large portion of his career working as a Patrol Sergeant. Later, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and Captain where he supervised the Patrol Division along with other administrative duties. While at the Sheriff’s Office, he served as the Chairman of the Columbia County Traffic Safety Commission. After retirement, Horn continued his career becoming a Law Enforcement Liaison working with WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technical Services in 2023.

Presenter: Trace Frost

Bio: Trace Frost retired in 2017 from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office as the Patrol Captain after a 32-year career in law enforcement. During his career, Frost held the ranks of Chief of Police, Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. Other duties included Field Training Officer, Range Officer, Drone Operator, Amish Liaison, Vice Chair Dodge County Traffic Safety Commission, and Evidence Technician. After retirement, Frost continued his career becoming a Law Enforcement Liaison working with WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technical Services for the past 8 years.

Room: Tamarind

Session Description: This session will cover the people and processes surrounding wrong way driving incidents and crashes. Short presentations will give an overview of four different roles and responsibilities, followed by an open panel discussion. The goal of this session is to provide more information related to efforts being made to identify, record, and prevent wrong way driving incidents and crashes.

Presenter: Kevin Scopoline

Bio: Kevin Scopoline is a State Traffic Safety Engineer for WisDOT, working in the Bureau of Traffic Operations.  He has been with the department for 11 years focused on safety analysis, policy, and technical reviews.  Kevin graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with as B.S. and M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Presenter: Scott Nauman

Bio: Scott Nauman oversees control room operations at the WI Traffic Management Center (TMC) for WisDOT.

Presenter: Brandon Gray

Bio: Brandon Gray has been with the Wisconsin State Patrol since 2006 and a member of the 54th recruit class. He is currently a Sergeant in the Northwest Region-Eau Claire Post and supervise the Dunn County work unit.

Presenter: Chris Wells

Bio: Chris Wells is the Traffic Safety Engineer in the WisDOT Madison-Southwest Region Office.  Prior to joining WisDOT, Chris had a 25-year career with the Fairfax County Department of Transportation in Northern Virginia leading their efforts in improving pedestrian/bicycle safety and infrastructure.  Chris graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. 

Room: Kalahari Suite D

Session Description: Feel overwhelmed after a traumatic incident on the job? You’re not alone. Join the Wisconsin State Patrol Peer Support Coordinators to uncover how these events impact you and discover proven tools to heal and thrive. First responders are not the only people involved with and impacted by these traumas. Tow truck operators, highway department personnel, engineers, or administrative/ crash records staff may also feel the effects of trauma. This session will offer practical strategies, resources, and support to build resilience and restore balance following tragedy or cumulative affects of stress. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and take control of your well-being because your mental health matters and directly impacts your physical wellbeing. Learn how trauma can affect you and your team and leave empowered with a plan for resiliency.

Presenter: Robert Hartson, WisDOT

Bio: Robert Hartson, Commander of the North Central Region with the Wisconsin State Patrol, brings over 30 years of law enforcement experience, having served as a Trooper and Inspector across the southeast, northwest and north central regions with the Wisconsin State Patrol. He Co-leads the Wisconsin State Patrol’s Peer Support Team and serves as the chairperson on the agency’s committee for employee wellness initiatives, fostering resilience among first responders. A Graduate of the 10^th Wisconsin Command College Executive Leadership Training course and holder of a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Steven’s Point, Robert has built a robust network to enhance employee health. He led the State Patrol’s Honor Guard for 10 years and continues as a member. He also serves on the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Death Response (LEDR) Team, and Statewide Executive Peer Support Team. Robert will share insights on wellness and resilience, drawing from his experience and extensive leadership and support expertise.

Presenter: Katrice Babiasz, WisDOT

Bio: Katrice Babiasz, is a Law Enforcement Dispatcher Supervisor with the Wisconsin State Patrol. She has been a dedicated WisDOT employee since 2012. Her law enforcement career started in 2006 as a Security Forces member in the United States Air Force having served two tours in Iraq. Today she co-leads the Wisconsin State Patrol’s Peer Support Team, serves as a member of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Death Response (LEDR) Team, and is a part of the statewide Executive Peer Support Team. Katrice serves on several statewide committees and programs for the Wisconsin State Patrol that include Leadership Development, sworn and non-sworn Training and education, Recruitment, and employee wellness. Katrice’s uniquely diverse background and experience with both the military and the Wisconsin State Patrol allows her to assist others in building resiliency through teaching fundamentals to achieve overall wellness. Katrice utilizes critical incident stress management (CISM) tools to help others work through a variety of on-the-job traumas both in group and individual settings.  

Room: Portia

Session Description: This session will look at how a major crash, lead to a discussion between WISDOT, First Responders, County Highways, Emergency Management Offices, State Patrol, and Construction Engineers, in order to develop a temporary SOP to deal with a non-standard traffic zone. This SOP allowed our first responders to understand how to access a difficult construction zone while dealing with interstate traffic queuing, which allowed for safer responses to crash scenes on Interstate 90/94 between Monroe and Juneau Counties.

Presenter: Jared Tessman – Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

Bio: Jared Tessman has been the Emergency Management Director in Monroe County for the past 5.5 years. Prior to working at Monroe County, he was the Safety Director at Gerke Excavating.  He has worked in public safety for the past 27 years to include 12 years as a sworn LEO and on various fire departments since 1998.  He serves as the West Central Region representative on the Wisconsin Emergency Management Association working with state and local elected officials in matters directly impacting emergency response to disasters across the State of Wisconsin.

Presenter: Jeremy Bonikowske – Juneau County Emergency Management

Bio: Jeremy Bonikowske, Emergency Management Director (WCEM) for Juneau County, for the past 4.5 years. His goal at the county level is to build positive relationships, through collaborative networking. His past experience includes 12.5 years in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 2, with a background in Risk Management and Aviation Safety. He has been in law enforcement for the past 18 years and has been involved in the volunteer fire service for 16 years. For fun, he enjoys being outside, taking photos, and building his garden prairie. He likes to dabble in a little bit of everything because learning is fun.

Room: Kalahari Suite E

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OWI Trilogy – Judicial Trial Checklist

Session Description: Prior to your presenters becoming judges, one was an OWI defense attorney and one was a prosecutor. In this session they will take you “back to basics” in an OWI case. First, how and when did our OWI law become a trilogy? They will briefly describe the events and legislative history that led us to our current 3-part OWI law. Second, and most importantly, the judges will address in detail each of the legal “elements” that must be proven in an OWI case. Some of these elements apply to all three of our OWI offenses and some are specific to a particular offense. The judges hope to share tips on the details that help to prove these various legal elements. Finally, participants will receive a copy of the three OWI trial checklists that Wisconsin judges are given when they are trained on our OWI laws.

Presenter: Todd Meurer

Bio: Todd E. Meurer is the municipal judge for the Western Dane County Joint Municipal Court serving the Towns of Verona and Middleton. He also is the American Bar Associations’ Judicial Outreach Liaison for the State of Wisconsin. In this position he seeks to educate Wisconsin’s judiciary concerning impaired driving and other highway safety issues.

He was the Manager of Municipal Court Education for the Office of Judicial Education from 2016 until 2019. Previously he served as a circuit court commissioner for Dane County from 1985 to 2015.?Prior to that, he was an Assistant District Attorney for Dane County. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Judge Meurer has served as a member of several Wisconsin Supreme Court Committees editing the Wisconsin Municipal Judges Benchbook and the Wisconsin Judicial Criminal Benchbook. He is a co-author of the Wisconsin State Bar publication “Traffic Law and Practice in Wisconsin”.

Presenter: John Hyland

Bio: Judge John Hyland was elected to the Dane County Circuit Court in April of 2016, and was re-elected in 2022. He has been in the criminal division for all but his first year, and was appointed the presiding judge for the eight criminal branches in 2021. His prior experience as a jurist involved serving for eight years as the municipal judge for the Village of Waunakee. He left that elected position when he took the bench in circuit court. He has presented at multiple seminars for his fellow circuit court judges, and has served on the faculty for municipal judicial education since 2010, teaching multiple subjects, including OWI trial basics.

Judge Hyland was a criminal defense attorney for 27 years with Hurley, Burish, SC, in Madison. He specialized in OWI cases, representing individuals throughout the state in every level offense, including numerous OWI homicide cases. Prior to going to law school, Judge Hyland taught music for seven years. He earned his BA from Milton College in 1979, and his JD from UW Madison Law School in 1989. Judge Hyland and his wife raised three children in Waunakee. They now live near Middleton, although he still plays first trombone in the Waunakee Community Band.

Room: Guava

Session Description: The expansion of ATV/UTV route ordinances in Wisconsin has primarily been driven by town-level decisions, leading to a lack of consistency across municipalities. This inconsistency creates challenges for law enforcement, riders, and local governments. As more county roads intersect various municipalities with differing regulations, enforceability and public education become increasingly complex. This discussion will explore the impact of route ordinance variations, signage responsibilities, and road maintenance concerns. Traffic safety concerns are always a high priority discussion topic, understanding that all the impacted entities seek a collaborative approach on how best to share roadways with the ATV UTV community.

Presenter: Zak Albrecht

Bio: One of two recreational deputies representing the Marinette County Sheriff’s office. Zak and Brad Wyss have extensive experience and backgrounds patrolling and interacting with local citizens and many visitors enjoying the ATV UTV trail and route systems in Northeast Wisconsin. The vast majority of their county and municipal roads are approved as ATV UTV routes. Both deputies are also involved as safety instructors for off-highway vehicles. Zak writes safety and pertinent articles for the Wisconsin ATV UTV Association Trail Tails quarterly magazine.

Presenter: Brad Wyss

Bio: Marinette County Unit Chair and District 4 Director (for 13 counties) on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Towns Association (WTA). Brad is also the town chairman for the Town of Grover. Along with those experiences, Brad is one of the two recreational deputies for the Marinette County Sheriff’s Department. Brad and Zak are always focused on safe and responsible riding on their trails, county, town and municipal roads.

Presenter: Patrick Vander Sanden

Bio: Executive Director of the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) or one of its members. This representative will bring to light common concerns of county governments related to this topic, while offering possible options on how to best address them. WCHA promotes harmonious relations between counties; local, state, and federal officials, as well as Wisconsin citizens.

Presenter: Randy Harden

Bio: President of the Wisconsin ATV UTV Association, representing 130+ clubs plus hundreds of businesses and tourism entities that count on the economic impact the ATV UTV industry provides the State of Wisconsin. Randy is also the Director of the Trail Ambassador program and the Wisconsin Liaison for the RideSafe Foundation, working alongside safety instructors, law enforcement and local schools to educate youth and parents alike about the importance of safe and responsible riding habits. A major project being undertaken includes a software program that captures not only approved trails and route systems, but also a central source for route ordinance information plus a convenient introduction into local club memberships. The Trail Ambassador program is also an integral partner with the Wisconsin Emergency Management, Air Coordination Group.

Room: Tamarind

Session Description: You’ve probably heard of Vision Zero as a road safety goal, but what does this really look like on the ground? What are the roles of engineers and planners? Law enforcement? Elected leaders? Public health professionals? And community members? Join us to learn how communities in Wisconsin and around the nation *are* shifting to a Safe Systems Approach and advancing their Vision Zero goals for road safety for all. We’ll hear from Milwaukee and Madison’s experiences, as well as diverse communities around the nation, who are investing in a more upstream, effective approach to road safety for all. Facilitated by Leah Shahum, founder of the national Vision Zero Network, this session aims to challenge assumptions, share common challenges and noteworthy successes, and offer practical steps for communities of every size to make their road safety work more effective.

Presenter: Leah Shahum

Bio: Leah Shahum is the founder and director of the Vision Zero Network and has been at the forefront of North America’s adoption of Vision Zero. As a German Marshall Fund Fellow, Ms. Shahum researched Vision Zero strategies in Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands. Prior to that, she was the Executive Director of the 10,000-member San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. She served as a policymaker on the Boards of Directors of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency; the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District; and the national Alliance for Walking & Biking.

Presenter: Jessica Wineberg

Bio: As the first Vision Zero Policy Director for the City of Milwaukee, Jessica is honored to lead the citywide effort to eliminate traffic fatalities and life changing injuries by 2037.   After attaining a BA in Urban Studies and Geography from Macalester College, she has spent 20 years working for safer streets in Milwaukee including as the Deputy Director at the Wisconsin Bike Fed, founder of MilWALKee Walks, and as the Milwaukee County Trails Coordinator. Through collaboration and community involvement in transportation, she works to help support access, health, safety, and climate resiliency for all, focusing on the most vulnerable.

Presenter: David Salmon

Bio: David Salmon is Transportation Coordinator in the Planning Division at the City of Sun Prairie. He leads the coordination team moving forward strategic transportation policy and initiatives related to vision zero and traffic safety, active transportation, and public transit. In his role, he serves leads Sun Prairie’s traffic safety team which is responsible for evaluating and delivering traffic control, speed management practices, roadway safety improvements, and implementing the recently adopted Vision Zero Action Plan. He is passionate about creating safe and accessible streets and public spaces. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Conservation and Environmental Science from UW-Milwaukee and a master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from UW-Madison.

Presenter: Yang Tao

Bio: Yang Tao, PhD, PE, PTP is the Director of the City of Madison’s Traffic Engineering Division, which has over 150 employees and is responsible for the City’s pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle transportation systems. Yang has also been overseeing Madison’s Vision Zero and Smart City Initiatives, and has been working with various City agencies, universities, and a consortium of other public and private entities in envisioning and building a next-generation people and data centered, safe, efficient, equitable and climate-friendly transportation system for Madison. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a minor degree in Business. Yang is a Professional Engineer as well as a Professional Transportation Planner. Yang has also played leadership roles in the transportation profession both locally and nationally, and served on many national committees on Bicycle Transportation, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Transportation Systems Management and Operations, Smart Communities and Automated Transportation. Yang was named the 2018 Transportation Professional of the Year by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Midwestern District and received the Distinguished Service Award in Transportation from ITE Wisconsin in 2022.

Room: Kalahari Suite D

Session Description: Teen driving is a serious public health and safety concern due to the high number of teen drivers involved in car crashes. This session will examine the reasons behind this increased risk, including inexperience, distraction, risk-taking, and mental health. Participants will learn about current programs that aim to improve teen driver safety through educational campaigns and evidence-based interventions. Additionally, the session will explore how technology can change teen driver behavior and increase positive outcomes. Join us to discuss how we can work together to improve the safety of teen drivers and those who share the roads with them.

Presenter: Kris Tuschl, Brown County Public Health

Bio: Kris Tuschl is a Public Health Strategist at Brown County Public Health. She has received a variety of accolades during 20 years of service, though her work has focused on injury prevention for the past 12 years. She became a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) in 2003 and a CPST Instructor in 2019. Additionally, as vice-chair of the Brown County Traffic Safety Commission, Kris aims to bridge the disciplines of public health and traffic safety to improve coordination and collaboration among local agencies. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Chris (yup that’s Kris & Chris), and her two young adult children. She is also proud and honored to be a 3rd generation Packer’s Season Ticket Holder.

Presenter: Bill Bland, Medidas Digital

Bio: Bill Bland is the CEO of Medidas Digital and the founder of the Safe Roads Challenge program. His sole objective is reducing the severity and frequency of vehicle collisions by using innovative technology that engage drivers, connects mission-aligned partners and provides valuable tools to identify and measure driver risk. Bill has developed several driver-related technologies and has worked with major healthcare systems, governments and leading driver education associations in assessing and improving driver safety. He currently sits on the research committee for the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, is a Knowledge Partner for the Association of Transportation Safety Information Professionals and has presented at the National Distracted Driving Coalition technology forum in Washington, DC.

Presenter: Bria Thalacker, Children’s Wisconsin

Bio: Bria Thalacker is a Program Coordinator for Children’s Wisconsin’s Teen Driving Program. Bria has been in her role for over a year and has a background in public health, community health education, and injury prevention. As a Program Coordinator, Bria supports statewide teen driving safety initiatives such as distributing educational resources, leading safe teen driving campaigns, educating teens and parents, and presenting evidence-based programming in Wisconsin schools and drivers education classes. She collaborates with community partners and Wisconsin schools to expand the reach and impact of teen driver safety efforts. Bria is
committed to fostering a culture of safety among young drivers, ensuring that teens have the tools and support to make smart, life-saving decisions behind the wheel. Bria loves to be active. In her free time, she likes to hike, rock climb, and travel to new places.

Room: Portia

Session Description: Through a case study of a recent Tesla fire on I94 learn about the tactics, strategies, and evolving world of EV Fires.  Discussion covers not only makeshift but manufactured tools and tactics for firefighters, as well as the considerations all agencies involved must plan on and prepare for ahead of time.

Presenter: Captain Brian Richards – Lake Country Fire/EMS

Bio: Captain Brian Richards is a 16 year veteran of the fire service currently assigned to Truck 42 of Lake Country Fire Rescue.  In addition, Captain Richards is the lead of LCFR’s Rescue Dive team as well as a SWAT Medic embedded on the Suburban Critical Incident Team.

Room: Kalahari Suite E

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Session Description: Have you ever attended a national traffic safety conference or talked to your peers in other states and got the distinct impression others were looking down on you because a first offense OWI is simply a “traffic ticket” and not a crime in our state? Is this “shame” justified? Join a Judge and Wisconsin’s famous Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors as we compare and contrast Wisconsin’s OWI laws to our neighbors in NHTSA’s Region 5. This will include a close look at first offenses, as well as repeat offense penalties. Join us as we identify both the strengths of our OWI laws and the areas where our laws may need improvement.

Presenter: Todd Meurer

Bio: Todd E. Meurer is the municipal judge for the Western Dane County Joint Municipal Court serving the Towns of Verona and Middleton. He also is the American Bar Associations’ Judicial Outreach Liaison for the State of Wisconsin. In this position he seeks to educate Wisconsin’s judiciary concerning impaired driving and other highway safety issues.

He was the Manager of Municipal Court Education for the Office of Judicial Education from 2016 until 2019. Previously he served as a circuit court commissioner for Dane County from 1985 to 2015.?Prior to that, he was an Assistant District Attorney for Dane County. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Judge Meurer has served as a member of several Wisconsin Supreme Court Committees editing the Wisconsin Municipal Judges Benchbook and the Wisconsin Judicial Criminal Benchbook. He is a co-author of the Wisconsin State Bar publication “Traffic Law and Practice in Wisconsin”.

Presenter: Tara Jenswold

Bio: Tara Jenswold has served as the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor for the State of Wisconsin since 2003 and an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Litigation Unit at the Wisconsin Department of Justice since 2009. In this role, she provides training and technical assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement. In addition to her training and outreach responsibilities, Ms. Jenswold prosecutes complex vehicular homicide cases throughout the state.?She is a graduate of UW-La Crosse and the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Presenter: Emily Thompson

Bio: Emily Thompson is an Assistant Attorney General and Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (TSRP) in the Criminal Litigation Unit at the Wisconsin Department of Justice. She joined the DOJ in April of 2016. As TSRP, Emily assists prosecutors and police with traffic-law-related issues and questions. She also prosecutes vehicular crimes throughout the State of Wisconsin. The two TSRPs travel the state providing trainings for police and prosecutors. Emily is a graduate of Northwestern University, Boston University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School.

Room: Guava

Session Description: The expansion of ATV/UTV route ordinances in Wisconsin has primarily been driven by town-level decisions, leading to a lack of consistency across municipalities. This inconsistency creates challenges for law enforcement, riders, and local governments. As more county roads intersect various municipalities with differing regulations, enforceability and public education become increasingly complex. This discussion will explore the impact of route ordinance variations, signage responsibilities, and road maintenance concerns. Traffic safety concerns are always a high priority discussion topic, understanding that all the impacted entities seek a collaborative approach on how best to share roadways with the ATV UTV community.

Presenter: Zak Albrecht

Bio: One of two recreational deputies representing the Marinette County Sheriff’s office. Zak and Brad Wyss have extensive experience and backgrounds patrolling and interacting with local citizens and many visitors enjoying the ATV UTV trail and route systems in Northeast Wisconsin. The vast majority of their county and municipal roads are approved as ATV UTV routes. Both deputies are also involved as safety instructors for off-highway vehicles. Zak writes safety and pertinent articles for the Wisconsin ATV UTV Association Trail Tails quarterly magazine.

Presenter: Brad Wyss

Bio: Marinette County Unit Chair and District 4 Director (for 13 counties) on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Towns Association (WTA). Brad is also the town chairman for the Town of Grover. Along with those experiences, Brad is one of the two recreational deputies for the Marinette County Sheriff’s Department. Brad and Zak are always focused on safe and responsible riding on their trails, county, town and municipal roads.

Presenter: Patrick Vander Sanden

Bio: Executive Director of the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) or one of its members. This representative will bring to light common concerns of county governments related to this topic, while offering possible options on how to best address them. WCHA promotes harmonious relations between counties; local, state, and federal officials, as well as Wisconsin citizens.

Presenter: Randy Harden

Bio: President of the Wisconsin ATV UTV Association, representing 130+ clubs plus hundreds of businesses and tourism entities that count on the economic impact the ATV UTV industry provides the State of Wisconsin. Randy is also the Director of the Trail Ambassador program and the Wisconsin Liaison for the RideSafe Foundation, working alongside safety instructors, law enforcement and local schools to educate youth and parents alike about the importance of safe and responsible riding habits. A major project being undertaken includes a software program that captures not only approved trails and route systems, but also a central source for route ordinance information plus a convenient introduction into local club memberships. The Trail Ambassador program is also an integral partner with the Wisconsin Emergency Management, Air Coordination Group.

Room: Tamarind

Session Description: What does it look like to commit to a Vision Zero goal? To advance the Safe Systems Approach, which underlies Vision Zero? Join us for a hands-on session to assess your community’s readiness to evolve from a traditional to Safe Systems approach and explore statewide needs and opportunities that impact every community (example: speed safety cameras. All sizes and styles of communities can benefit from practical tips and innovative strategies to elevate their road safety work. Whether your focus is enforcement, engineering or general culture change, there’s an important place for you in this conversation. (Note that it is recommended, though not required, to join the prior day’s session How Every Community Can Benefit from a Vision Zero Focus.)

Presenter: Leah Shahum

Bio: Leah Shahum is the founder and director of the Vision Zero Network and has been at the forefront of North America’s adoption of Vision Zero. As a German Marshall Fund Fellow, Ms. Shahum researched Vision Zero strategies in Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands. Prior to that, she was the Executive Director of the 10,000-member San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. She served as a policymaker on the Boards of Directors of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency; the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District; and the national Alliance for Walking & Biking.

Presenter: Jessica Wineberg

Bio: As the first Vision Zero Policy Director for the City of Milwaukee, Jessica is honored to lead the citywide effort to eliminate traffic fatalities and life changing injuries by 2037.   After attaining a BA in Urban Studies and Geography from Macalester College, she has spent 20 years working for safer streets in Milwaukee including as the Deputy Director at the Wisconsin Bike Fed, founder of MilWALKee Walks, and as the Milwaukee County Trails Coordinator. Through collaboration and community involvement in transportation, she works to help support access, health, safety, and climate resiliency for all, focusing on the most vulnerable.

Presenter: David Salmon

Bio: David Salmon is Transportation Coordinator in the Planning Division at the City of Sun Prairie. He leads the coordination team moving forward strategic transportation policy and initiatives related to vision zero and traffic safety, active transportation, and public transit. In his role, he serves leads Sun Prairie’s traffic safety team which is responsible for evaluating and delivering traffic control, speed management practices, roadway safety improvements, and implementing the recently adopted Vision Zero Action Plan. He is passionate about creating safe and accessible streets and public spaces. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Conservation and Environmental Science from UW-Milwaukee and a master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from UW-Madison.

Presenter: Yang Tao

Bio: Yang Tao, PhD, PE, PTP is the Director of the City of Madison’s Traffic Engineering Division, which has over 150 employees and is responsible for the City’s pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle transportation systems. Yang has also been overseeing Madison’s Vision Zero and Smart City Initiatives, and has been working with various City agencies, universities, and a consortium of other public and private entities in envisioning and building a next-generation people and data centered, safe, efficient, equitable and climate-friendly transportation system for Madison. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a minor degree in Business. Yang is a Professional Engineer as well as a Professional Transportation Planner. Yang has also played leadership roles in the transportation profession both locally and nationally, and served on many national committees on Bicycle Transportation, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Transportation Systems Management and Operations, Smart Communities and Automated Transportation. Yang was named the 2018 Transportation Professional of the Year by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Midwestern District and received the Distinguished Service Award in Transportation from ITE Wisconsin in 2022.

Room: Kalahari Suite D

Session Description: Teen driving is a serious public health and safety concern due to the high number of teen drivers involved in car crashes. This session will examine the reasons behind this increased risk, including inexperience, distraction, risk-taking, and mental health. Participants will learn about current programs that aim to improve teen driver safety through educational campaigns and evidence-based interventions. Additionally, the session will explore how technology can change teen driver behavior and increase positive outcomes. Join us to discuss how we can work together to improve the safety of teen drivers and those who share the roads with them.

Presenter: Kris Tuschl, Brown County Public Health

Bio: Kris Tuschl is a Public Health Strategist at Brown County Public Health. She has received a variety of accolades during 20 years of service, though her work has focused on injury prevention for the past 12 years. She became a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) in 2003 and a CPST Instructor in 2019. Additionally, as vice-chair of the Brown County Traffic Safety Commission, Kris aims to bridge the disciplines of public health and traffic safety to improve coordination and collaboration among local agencies. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Chris (yup that’s Kris & Chris), and her two young adult children. She is also proud and honored to be a 3rd generation Packer’s Season Ticket Holder.

Presenter: Bill Bland, Medidas Digital

Bio: Bill Bland is the CEO of Medidas Digital and the founder of the Safe Roads Challenge program. His sole objective is reducing the severity and frequency of vehicle collisions by using innovative technology that engage drivers, connects mission-aligned partners and provides valuable tools to identify and measure driver risk. Bill has developed several driver-related technologies and has worked with major healthcare systems, governments and leading driver education associations in assessing and improving driver safety. He currently sits on the research committee for the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, is a Knowledge Partner for the Association of Transportation Safety Information Professionals and has presented at the National Distracted Driving Coalition technology forum in Washington, DC.

Presenter: Bria Thalacker, Children’s Wisconsin

Bio: Bria Thalacker is a Program Coordinator for Children’s Wisconsin’s Teen Driving Program. Bria has been in her role for over a year and has a background in public health, community health education, and injury prevention. As a Program Coordinator, Bria supports statewide teen driving safety initiatives such as distributing educational resources, leading safe teen driving campaigns, educating teens and parents, and presenting evidence-based programming in Wisconsin schools and drivers education classes. She collaborates with community partners and Wisconsin schools to expand the reach and impact of teen driver safety efforts. Bria is
committed to fostering a culture of safety among young drivers, ensuring that teens have the tools and support to make smart, life-saving decisions behind the wheel. Bria loves to be active. In her free time, she likes to hike, rock climb, and travel to new places.

Room: Portia

Session Description: Through a case study of a recent Tesla fire on I94 learn about the tactics, strategies, and evolving world of EV Fires.  Discussion covers not only makeshift but manufactured tools and tactics for firefighters, as well as the considerations all agencies involved must plan on and prepare for ahead of time.

Presenter: Captain Brian Richards – Lake Country Fire/EMS

Bio: Captain Brian Richards is a 16 year veteran of the fire service currently assigned to Truck 42 of Lake Country Fire Rescue.  In addition, Captain Richards is the lead of LCFR’s Rescue Dive team as well as a SWAT Medic embedded on the Suburban Critical Incident Team.

Room: Kalahari Suite E

Session Description: This presentation highlights how collaboration between tribal nations and traffic safety organizations can improve roadway safety outcomes. Andi Bill will share insights on leveraging data systems, partnerships, and coordinated efforts to support evidence-based decision-making. Kyle O’Kimosh will discuss the Forest County Potawatomi’s traffic safety initiatives. Together, they will demonstrate how data-informed partnerships can strengthen relationships and create lasting safety impacts for tribal communities.

Presenter: Andi Bill

Bio: Ms. Andrea Bill is the Director of the Wisconsin Local Technical Assistance Program and Associate Director of the Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With these dual roles, she has been bringing research to technology transfer through in person and virtual webinars throughout Wisconsin and the U.S.? She focuses on safe system, human factors, traffic operations, work zone design, incident management, roadway lighting, engineering ethics, connected and automated vehicles, and traffic safety.? She is a passionate advocate for making research tangible to practitioners and to foster implementation and widespread adoption.? She is actively involved in the Transportation Research Board, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Association of Traffic Safety Information Professionals, and American Society of Engineering Education.

Presenter: Kyle O’Kimosh

Bio: Kyle O’Kimosh serves as the Traffic Safety Coordinator for the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe, a role he has held since January 2024. As an enrolled member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Kyle’s connection to his indigenous community deepens the significance of his work. With eight years of experience in Law Enforcement at the Menominee Tribal Police Department, Kyle is dedicated to enhancing traffic safety within the Forest County Potawatomi community. His work primarily focuses on education and outreach, alongside program development and implementation, aimed at raising awareness about critical traffic safety issues. Through his efforts, he strives to foster a safer environment for all community members.

Room: Guava

Session Description: The Wisconsin Safety and Transportation Analysis Resource (WiSTAR) project is building upon the successful Community Maps crash data and mapping platform. With federal funding provided through WisDOT’s Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC), the WiSTAR effort is working toward incorporating additional data sources into Community Maps. In addition to other newly available data, the session will highlight the integration of anonymized enforcement data into Community Maps. This new effort is being accomplished through the export of citation and warning data from Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS) to the University of Wisconsin Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory (UW TOPS) by participating law enforcement pilot program partners.

Map overlays that include a combination of multi-agency enforcement data and crash data will be demonstrated. The potential use of this combined information for coordinating multi-agency enforcement efforts and evaluating the interplay and impact of enforcement efforts on traffic crashes will be discussed.

The session will conclude with information as to how additional law enforcement agencies that wish to benefit from this new functionality can opt-in to also have their enforcement data included.

Presenter: Steven Parker

Bio: Steven Parker is the Managing Director of the Wisconsin Traffic Operations and Safety (TOPS) Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In this role, he has led a wide range of research and development initiatives across core areas including transportation safety, work zone systems, traffic management systems, and connected and automated vehicle technologies. Steven has over 25 years of professional experience in applied research computing, with the past two decades focused on transportation systems and technology in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and other agency partners. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Presenter: David Harvey

Bio: As a member of the WisDOT for over 32 years, David Harvey served first as a sworn officer for 24 years before assuming his current position as the chief of WisDOT’s Division of State Patrol, Public Safety Technology Services Section within the Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technical Services. His section responsibilities include overseeing the Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS) Unit, the Crash Records Unit, the Production Support Unit (IT support) and the Enforcement Technology Unit.

Room: Tamarind

Session Description: Jay Otto, formerly with the Center for Health and Safety Culture and now with Banyan
Collaborative, was a leading contributor to FHWA’s Organizational Safety Culture Self-Assessment Toolkit. Jay has adapted some of the questions from this toolkit to motivate organizations, including Wisconsin Traffic Safety Commissions, to assess their own organization’s safety culture and identify opportunities for improvement. During this session, Jay will share these questions and review how the toolkit can be used by organizations.

Presenter: Jay Otto

Bio: Jay Otto, a former researcher and Co-Director of the Center for Health and Safety Culture and now a managing partner at Banyan Collaborative, brings a unique blend of engineering expertise and a keen interest in human behavior to his work. With degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Jay has spent years exploring how mindsets and systems shape our actions, and how we can foster healthier, safer communities.

From roadways to substance misuse and violence prevention, Jay’s research has delved into a wide range of societal challenges. His passion for understanding the intricacies of human behavior has led him to develop innovative strategies for improving safety culture within organizations and communities.

When he’s not immersed in his research, you can find Jay in the rural countryside of Vermont, slowly honing his woodworking skills.

Room: Kalahari Suite

Session Description: Feel overwhelmed after a traumatic incident on the job? You’re not alone. Join the Wisconsin State Patrol Peer Support Coordinators to uncover how these events impact you and discover proven tools to heal and thrive. First responders are not the only people involved with and impacted by these traumas. Tow truck operators, highway department personnel, engineers, or administrative/ crash records staff may also feel the effects of trauma. This session will offer practical strategies, resources, and support to build resilience and restore balance following tragedy or cumulative affects of stress. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and take control of your well-being because your mental health matters and directly impacts your physical wellbeing. Learn how trauma can affect you and your team and leave empowered with a plan for resiliency.

Presenter: Robert Hartson, WisDOT

Bio: Robert Hartson, Commander of the North Central Region with the Wisconsin State Patrol, brings over 30 years of law enforcement experience, having served as a Trooper and Inspector across the southeast, northwest and north central regions with the Wisconsin State Patrol. He Co-leads the Wisconsin State Patrol’s Peer Support Team and serves as the chairperson on the agency’s committee for employee wellness initiatives, fostering resilience among first responders. A Graduate of the 10^th Wisconsin Command College Executive Leadership Training course and holder of a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Steven’s Point, Robert has built a robust network to enhance employee health. He led the State Patrol’s Honor Guard for 10 years and continues as a member. He also serves on the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Death Response (LEDR) Team, and Statewide Executive Peer Support Team. Robert will share insights on wellness and resilience, drawing from his experience and extensive leadership and support expertise.

Presenter: Katrice Babiasz, WisDOT

Bio: Katrice Babiasz, is a Law Enforcement Dispatcher Supervisor with the Wisconsin State Patrol. She has been a dedicated WisDOT employee since 2012. Her law enforcement career started in 2006 as a Security Forces member in the United States Air Force having served two tours in Iraq. Today she co-leads the Wisconsin State Patrol’s Peer Support Team, serves as a member of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Death Response (LEDR) Team, and is a part of the statewide Executive Peer Support Team. Katrice serves on several statewide committees and programs for the Wisconsin State Patrol that include Leadership Development, sworn and non-sworn Training and education, Recruitment, and employee wellness. Katrice’s uniquely diverse background and experience with both the military and the Wisconsin State Patrol allows her to assist others in building resiliency through teaching fundamentals to achieve overall wellness. Katrice utilizes critical incident stress management (CISM) tools to help others work through a variety of on-the-job traumas both in group and individual settings.  

Room: Portia

Session Description: Whenever there is a significant incident that results in the closure of a state highway, WisDOT can provide the needed resources to assist in the safe mitigation of the incident. From the response of a RIMC that can assist your agency in many ways; from marshalling addition county resources to assist in traffic direction, to reviewing an alternate route to ensure redirected traffic will not damage the road or a bridge, or to contacting a bridge engineer to inspect a bridge that may have been struck. All of these services are provided in order to relieve your agency of these tasks, so you can handle the incident at hand. Learn about additional resources that the WisDOT team has to offer to assist first responders.

Presenter: Michael Jungbluth, ETO/TIME Program Manager – Lakeside Engineers

Bio: Mr. Jungbluth serves as the Program Manager for the WisDOT Emergency Transportation Operations (ETO) and Traffic Incident Management Enhancement (TIME) Programs. Mr. Jungbluth has 30 years of progressively responsible, complex law enforcement field and managerial experience. He served the last five years of his law enforcement career, as the Chief of Police for the 10th largest municipal law enforcement agency in the State of Wisconsin. As the TIME program manager, Mr. Jungbluth is responsible for conducting After Action Reviews (AAR) of significant incidents throughout the state. He is a former EMT, adjunct professor and is a registered nurse.

Presenter: Ben Kamps, PE – WisDOT Statewide TIM Engineer

Bio: Ben is the Bureau of Traffic Operations statewide traffic incident management engineer. He works with the ETO/TIME Program Manager to oversee the ETO/TIM program throughout the state. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from UW-Madison and is a licensed engineer in Wisconsin.