STPP Announcements

STPP has welcomed several additional members to its national and field offices during 2001.

Andrea Broaddus joined STPP as the State and Local Campaign Manager this spring, bringing four years of advocacy experience in transportation and smart growth through her work at the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation and the New Transportation Alliance.

STPP�s New Mexico office opened in June under the leadership of DeAnza Valencia. DeAnza worked as the Senate Majority Analyst for the New Mexico Senate, where she handled press and media communications.

Karin Cicelski assumed the newly created position of Director of Operations this August. Karin manages administration, finance, human resources and IT functions at STPP � all activities devoted to making our professional lives easier and more fulfilling.

STPP California welcomes Kristi Kimball as Program Director for the San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Valley. She comes to STPP with four years� experience in policy analysis and a Masters in Public Affairs from Princeton University.

This September, STPP celebrated the marriage of data wizard Michelle Garland and Dan Ernst. The newlyweds began their first conversation over a happenstance copy of Jane Jacobs� Death and Life of American Cities. Our congratulations to Michelle Ernst and her groom!

Where Are They Now?

Bob Peck Leads Capital�s Board of Trade. In October, Robert A. Peck became President of The Greater Washington Board of Trade, the capital region�s premiere business organization. In addition to his service on the STPP Board, Peck served as chief of staff to former New York Senator and ISTEA architect Daniel Patrick Moynihan, where he worked closely with STPP to formulate the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991.

Emil Frankel to Direct U.S. DOT Policy Efforts. Former STPP Board Member Emil H. Frankel, has been nominated by President Bush to serve as the U.S. Department of Transportation�s Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy. Frankel championed multi-state efforts to preserve the core principles ISTEA during his tenure as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Once confirmed, Frankel will be influential in shaping the Bush Administration�s work on TEA-21 renewal.

Roy Kienitz Heads Maryland Planning Department. Former STPP Executive Director Roy Kienitz is now the Secretary of the State of Maryland�s Department of Planning. Appointed by Governor Parris Glendening in June, Secretary Kienitz is advancing Maryland�s nationally-recognized smart growth program. During his five years at STPP, Kienitz oversaw the strategy that preserved ISTEA during its 1998 renewal. STPP looks forward to Roy�s continued leadership in transportation reform and smart growth.

Kevin McCarty Joins STPP as Senior Director for Federal Policy. Kevin McCarty, formerly Assistant Executive Director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors, became STPP�s Senior Director for Federal Policy in November. McCarty will be strengthening the organization�s federal policy committee in preparation for renewal of TEA-21. In addition, McCarty, who has been connected to mayors and local governments for more than 20 years, will build stronger partnerships with cities and other leaders in support of STPP�s advocacy efforts.