The
PTC's success relies on the work of many groups, but even
more so on the commitment of some key individuals. PTC continually
leverages the involvement of these individuals to create
a robust selection process for leadership in the organization.
Additionally,
the PTC's staff brings a good mixture of industry knowledge
and skills to annually achieve goals specifically tailored
to improve the use of alternative transportation choices
in the Perimeter.
PTC'S
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- George
Howroyd, CH2M
Hill - President
- Jamie
Dixon, Cousins
Properties
- Ondria
Jett,
C.B. Richard Ellis
- John
Cheek,
HOK Architects
- Pat
Chesser,
Ackerman & Co.
- Brian
Pierce,
United Parcel Service
- Leigh
Ann Launius,
Cox
Enterprises
- Judy
Womack, Northside
Hospital
- Vicki
Morgan, Saint
Joseph's Hospital
- Evelyn
Dixon,
Mirant Corporation
- Doug
Hand,
Orkin & Associates
- Mark
Davids,
Hines
Interest
- Brenden
Welch,
Jones
Lang LaSalle
Perimeter
Transportation Coalition Staff Members:
David
Southerland
David
Southerland came to the PTC after making a fairly radical
career change. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a Management
degree, and followed that up with a Masters of Organization
Development from Georgia State University. He was one of
the first employees of 2 Places at 1 Time, Inc. in the early
and mid-90s, helping build it into the nation's largest
corporate concierge firm. He held roles as diverse as the
concierge manager for client Andersen Consulting, internal
communications, human resources and organization change,
marketing development for concierge clients, new office
rollouts, and HR database development. He also worked for
Towers Perrin developing Lotus Notes databases, and designing
client presentations. He has been very active in the bicycling
advocacy community in Atlanta, and currently serves on the
Boards of the Clean
Air Campaign and Inspring
Futures.
The
move to the PTC came after he realized that he would have
to leave Atlanta if he didn't find ways to help the city
discover some way to reclaim its sense of community. Sprawl,
pollution, and a car-dominated community culture were the
new defining elements of his hometown. Working for the PTC
has allowed him to bring his marketing and presentation
background, knowledge of corporate culture, and his commitment
to alternative transportation to a job he really loves.
David rides his bike to work nearly everyday from his home,
combining his commute on MARTA in the morning, and riding
all the way home for his workout in the afternoon.
David
became the Executive Director in June of 2001. Previous
to this position he was the Program Manager for the PTC,
managing most of the outreach programs for the organization.
He also developed the website, created the carpool incentive
program, the bicycle map, and worked on efforts to form
the Fulton Community Improvement District.
"The
businesses in the Central Perimeter really get it, and they
are trying to remake the face of this area into a real mixed-use
community. It may take 15 or 20 years to fix what's wrong
here, and we may make some mistakes along the way, but I
know that the lives of the residents, visitors, and employees
here will be better because of our work."
