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ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The IBTTA Foundation is the charitable arm of IBTTA. The Foundation supports the IBTTA Leadership Academy and the work of the Leadership Academy Alumni Association.  The Foundation supports charitable good works through an annual community service projects and runs a growing scholarship program. Contributions to the IBTTA Foundation may be tax-deductible as charitable contributions under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

Interested in Serving on the Board? Details are at the bottom of this page.

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Foundation Programs

Scholarship Funds

Through a competitive selection process, the IBTTA Foundation awards $5,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are working towards a transportation-related degree at an accredited university.

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Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy was founded in 2008 by the IBTTA Foundation Board of Directors. It is an executive development program tailored specifically for senior-level managers in public and private sector organizations that serve the toll industry. The Leadership Academy is funded by student tuition fees. This annual program is held every February in Washington, DC. Applications are accepted from August–October each year for the following year's class.

In 2019, the Leadership Academy formed an Alumni Association (LAAA). The association is nearly 475 graduates strong! (View Leadership Academy Alumni).

Annual Service Project

For more than 12 years, the IBTTA Service Project has been held in conjunction with the Maintenance, Engineering & Roadway Operations Workshop. IBTTA members organize this volunteer project with a local community organization in the city where the Workshop is held.  

This year, on July 28, 2024, the Foundation Service project will be held in Fort Myers, Florida.  Learn more about the project and join your friends and colleagues for a great day together doing good works to support the local community still struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

Interested in seeing previous service projects? In 2023, the Foundation supported The Nashville Food Project (TNFP) at the Community Farm at Mill Ridge. TNFP is a non-profit organization that grows, cooks, and shares nourishing food to cultivate community and alleviate poverty. The organization's urban gardens connect Nashville residents with affordable land access, agricultural education, tools and resources, and community relationships, so that they may grow, sell, and/or access fresh produce for themselves and their families. 

Check out our Photos from this project then scroll down and see many, many others!

Foundation Leadership

Board Chair

Jim Wilson, TransCore, LP

Members of the Board
  • David Andalcio, David Andalcio and Associates
  • George Christopher, Emovis, an Abertis company
  • Greg Le Frois, HNTB Corporation
  • Tyler Milligan, Milligan Partners
  • Patty Rubstello, WSP
  • Jeff Weiss, New York State Bridge Authority

Apply to Serve on the Foundation Board

The IBTTA Foundation Board is the chief governing body of the IBTTA Foundation. The Foundation Board helps raise money to support the scholarship fund, annual service project, and other worthy endeavors. Foundation Board members serve staggered three three-year terms and those terms begin on January 1 of the year following their election by the IBTTA Board of Directors.

Foundation Board Member Job Description

How to apply to serve on the IBTTA Foundation Board

If you are interested in serving on the IBTTA Foundation Board, please email the following to Pat Jones, Executive Director & CEO:

  • A letter expressing your interest in serving on the IBTTA Foundation Board.
  • A short resume describing your professional experience and your relationship to tolling, transportation and IBTTA. The resume will help the nominating committee get to know you better and make an informed decision.
  • A letter signed by your Chairman or the head of the body to whom you report saying that your organization is prepared to support you in your service on the IBTTA Foundation Board including the financial and time commitment required for board service.
Supporting a candidate who has applied for a position on the Foundation Board

If you wish to write a letter in support of someone who is applying for a position on the IBTTA Foundation Board, please do so by emailing Pat Jones.