Robert M. Werth, a native of Falls Church, Va., is the founder/president of Diamond Transportation Services Inc., one of the largest wheelchair-accessible fleets in the mid-Atlantic region.
Lisa Simon, who has been with NTA for 28 years, seven in the position of president, said she reached this decision in the spirit of mutual benefit.
Lutz Bertling replaces André Navarri, who will remain as strategic advisor to the president/CEO until June 1, 2014 at which time he will retire from the organization.
Mary Smarelli was voted into office at the TLPA's 93rd Annual Convention & Trade Show held last October in San Francisco. She is the fourth woman ever to hold the presidency of the nearly 100-year-old trade association that was founded by taxicab and rental car industry icon John Hertz.
Shucet was brought in by HRT to complete construction on its light rail system, The Tide, which opened in August.
Keith N. Nippes, who most recently served as president/COO of Ultimate North America Transportation Equipment LLC, will take over, while Founder Joseph Lazzara continues in his role as CEO.
With new appointments expected by the end of the year, the Board recommended waiting until January to begin a national search for Gilliam's replacement.
Barron joined Parsons in 1976 and has since held a succession of project management and business development positions throughout the corporation. His most recent position was executive vice president and global business development manager for PTG.