ITE Canada Executive Committee Candidates

We are pleased to announce the following candidates to serve on the ITE Canada Executive Committee for 2024 to 2025. Two positions have been acclaimed:

• President: Pedram Izadpanah, Hamilton Section

• Vice President: Irini Akhnoukh, Southern Alberta Section

The 2024-2025 Executive Committee will also include:

• Past President: Ryan Vanderputten, Southern Alberta Section (un-elected position)

• District Director: Edward Soldo, Southwestern Ontario Section (2022-2024 term)

Candidates for Secretary-Treasurer

Two nominations were received for the position of Secretary-Treasurer of the 2024-2025 Executive Committee:

• Destiny Piper, Saskatchewan Section

• Ian Roth, BC Interior Section

An election will be held in September 2023. Eligible voting members will receive a ballot by email.

Learn more about Destiny and Ian in the candidate profiles on pages 5 and 6.

Destiny Piper, P.Eng.

Saskatchewan Section

Transportation Engineer, KGS Group Regina, SK

My goal as Secretary-Treasurer is to inspire other young professionals to get involved in ITE. I have a strong understanding of the organization and I have the ITE leadership experience to carry out the position. This experience includes being an Executive Member for the ITE Saskatchewan Section, and a Director for the ITE Canada District. My recent notable successes include:

• Recognized as one of ITE’s Young Leaders to Follow for 2023

• Recipient of the Section Momentum Award from ITE Canada while President of the Saskatchewan Section

• In charge of several firsts for my home section while president, including developing a section strategic plan, preparing a student presentation competition, establishing a section procedures manual, and organizing a joint SK-MB virtual technical spring session

• Participated on the ITE Canada Brand Strategy and Design Review Committee

These recent successes not only affirm my dedication to the transportation profession but also highlight my commitment to driving positive change within our organization.

If elected as Secretary-Treasurer, I will work closely with the Executive and Board to achieve the following priorities:

• Collaboration between Sections. Providing guidance on developing a section playbook – a document that lists all the ways to engage our membership – which will facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and joint events.

• Section Strategic Plans. Assisting Sections to develop their own strategic plans. These plans will serve as a roadmap capturing each Section’s unique goals and the steps needed to achieve those goals.

• Communication. Enhance communication channels between all levels of ITE by supporting the initiatives outlined in the ITE Canada Strategic Communications Implementation Plan.

• Member Engagement. Drive member engagement at all levels, through interactive events, inclusive participation, and active involvement.

• Diversity. Promote diversity and inclusion through outreach activities, diverse board representation, and equitable programming and opportunities.

I am inspired to continue to contribute my skills and expertise to further the goals of ITE Canada. With a strong understanding of our organization and proven experience, I am committed to propelling ITE Canada forward.

Being from Saskatchewan, I am perfectly situated within the country to provide insights and understanding of our different Sections and represent all members. By fostering an environment that embraces different perspectives and experiences, we can create a stronger and more vibrant organization.

I ask for your support as I seek to serve in the role of ITE Canada Secretary-Treasurer.

Connect with Destiny via LinkedIn

Ian Roth, P.Eng. BC Interior Section

Hello! I’m Ian and I am proud to be a member of ITE Canada. Since 2010, I have had the pleasure to serve our members and volunteer my time across the organization including at the Student Chapter, Section Executive and District Boards. Over these past 13 years, I have enjoyed getting to work with and build relationships with some fantastic people in our transportation community. And today, I hope to gain your support to become the next Secretary-Treasurer of the ITE Canada District Executive (2024-2025).

My experience through ITE Canada has allowed me the privilege to serve our community in many ways. During my time as President of the BC Interior Chapter, I convened members of our District, Greater Vancouver Section and Chapter Executives, and led the re-chartering of the Chapter into the BC Interior Section (2018). This exciting transformation was marked by growth in membership and higher participation in the Section.

Additional highlights of my ITE contributions include:

• Advancing Members’ Continued Education as Chair of the ITE Canada Training Committee (2019-Ongoing)

• Serving as Director on the ITE Canada Board for the BC Interior Section (2019-Ongoing)

• Receiving the ITE Canada Rising Star Award and being recognized as an ITE Young Leader to Follow (2023)

• Leading Communications for the Kelowna ITE Canada Conference (2016)

• Supporting the Chartering of the UBC Okanagan Student Chapter (2013)

• Supporting the UBC Okanagan Student Chapter’s Industry Nights, Mini Traffic Bowl events, and Student Paper Competitions

My outlook and vision for the role of SecretaryTreasurer is to listen and collaborate on important initiatives and opportunities with our Board of Directors and with our ITE community. Also critical for this role will be managing ITE Canada’s finances and budget with attention to detail so that we can continue to build upon the strong health and running of our non-profit organization. Furthermore, the upcoming launch of ITE Canada’s non-profit charity, the Future Transportation Leaders Fund, is a testament to the way that when we apply strong “business fundamentals”, we can make great things happen for our community together!

I hope that with your support, I can continue this great work with our organization’s excellent leaders. Together, let’s Elevate ITE Canada and support our members with enriched services and opportunities to learn, grow, thrive, and give back.

For more information about me, my leadership approach and to connect with me, visit www. ianroth.ca or connect via my LinkedIn or on Instagram at @ian_kelowna.

Let’s talk soon!

Ian.