EMILY DUNN
JENNIFER AULICK ETHERIDGE, PE
Board Member - 9th Congressional District, GDOT
President, Aulick Engineering
As well as serving on GDOT's board, Dunn is CEO of Tom's Amusement Company, Inc., a traditional street operator headquartered in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Dunn is no stranger to civic involvement and has served on numerous boards over the past two decades. She currently serves on the board of the Amusement and Music Operators Association (AMOA) and is a recent past president. She served as chair of AMOA's Government Relations Committee and was pivotal in directing AMOA's battling Operation Choke Point activities.
Aulick Etheridge is the Founder and President of Aulick Engineering, a woman-owned small business that provides engineering design and construction management services for transportation projects. She has over 20 years of experience focused primarily on hydraulics and hydrology for roadway and airport projects in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Outside of the engineering community, Jennifer is enjoying raising two sons and is involved with North Point Community Church and Club Pilates.
WENDY DYSON, AICP
LIGIA FLORIM, PE
Dyson plays a pivotal role at AtkinsRealis, championing client relations, project strategy, and business expansion for DOT clients. With over 25 years' experience, her commitment to excellence and adept leadership steer through transportation project complexities. Dyson's passion extends to client service, professional development, and mentorship, reflecting in her roles as co-chair of the Georgia Partnership for Transportation Quality (GPTQ) Consultant Relations Committee (CRC) and advisor for AtkinsRealis' Women Inspiring Leadership Atlanta chapter.
Florim is a registered Professional Engineer with over 23 years of experience in the design and management of transportation systems at the local, state, and federal levels. She currently leads the Development Services group at Cobb County Department of Transportation, coordinating the review and approval of developments in the county. Florim is a Director at Large on the Board of WTS Atlanta and represents WTS on the Editorial Board of ACEC Georgia’s Engineering Georgia magazine.
Project Director, AtkinsRéalis
District Engineer, Cobb County
ANDREA FOARD, AICP, LEED AP BD+C
LINDA EDWARDS
Transit Division Manager/Deputy Director, Cobb County DOT
President/CEO, Edwards-Pitman Environmental Edwards, with over 35 years of engineering and environmental expertise, established Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. in 1994, growing it to nearly 80 employees across Georgia and South Carolina. Her portfolio boasts countless transportation, airport, transit, and trail projects, earning her numerous accolades, including the Female Business Enterprise Phoenix Trailblazer Award. Edwards' influential contributions extend to her eight-year tenure on the Mayor’s Roundtable for Women and her role as a founding member of the WTS Atlanta Chapter. Actively engaged in local commerce, she is a member of both the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, embodying her commitment to professional excellence and community enrichment.
TERESA EPPLE, PE
President and Owner, Southeastern Engineering Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Epple’s aspirations to become a successful businesswoman, all while embracing the traditional family lifestyle, have been achieved. With the love and support of her husband of 30 years, their four children, and two grandchildren, Teresa established a forward-thinking, multi-disciplined civil engineering firm. Focusing on civil, transportation engineering, and surveying leveraging, Teresa specializes in traffic engineering.
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Foard currently serves as a Senior Program Manager with Cincar Consulting Group (C2G) in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to joining C2G, Andrea served as the Transit Division Manager/Deputy Director for Cobb County DOT, where she oversaw the CobbLinc bus system, associated operations and capital projects, and other major initiatives. She’s experienced in the successful delivery of major transportation and development projects.
RHANDI GALLEGOS, PE, LEED AP, M.JD. Vice President / Area Manager, STV
Gallegos, as Vice President and Area Manager at STV, drives engineering operations with a focus on innovation and technical excellence. Armed with an engineering degree from the University of Kentucky, she’s forged a distinguished career marked by expertise in transportation, stormwater, and site design. Gallegos' leadership prowess enables her to guide diverse teams towards strategic objectives, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to exceed customer expectations. With a commitment to collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement, she plays a pivotal role in shaping STV's engineering direction across the southeast, ensuring its competitive edge in the Georgia market.
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