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Executive Bios
Doug Roberst, Chief Executive Officer
         
Doug Roberts, Chief Executive Officer

Doug joined Global Traffic Technologies in the summer of 2009, bringing with him 25 years of experience developing and delivering mission critical solutions for the Public Safety and Telecommunications markets.

Prior to joining GTT, Doug was the Chief Operating Officer at IPC/Positron Public Safety Systems focused on delivering fully integrated telephony and dispatch solutions to the global emergency (911) call center market. Prior to this he was the General Manager at CML Emergency Services, responsible for delivering customized network and call center solutions to the 911 market. Doug started his career at Bell-Northern Research, the research arm of Northern Telecom and held roles of increasing responsibility and scope, including running the global R&D organization responsible for the delivery of Nortel’s industry leading long-haul optical transmission platform.

In addition to his extensive experience running development, sales, and operations organizations, Doug has a Bachelor of Engineering Science degree from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.

 

 

Brian VanDerBosch, Vice President and Cheif Fiancial Officer

Brian VanDerBosch, Chief Financial Officer

Brian joined Global Traffic Technologies, LLC as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in January 2008 with more than 20 years experience in manufacturing and distribution industries.

From 2001 to 2007 Brian was Chief Financial Officer at Lubrication Technologies, Inc., a privately held blender and packager of petro chemical products for the automotive, industrial, fleet and recreational products markets. Prior to joining Lubrication Technologies, he held positions at Cara Collision and Glass, Empak Inc. and INCSTAR Corporation. 

Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Minnesota and is a Certified Public Accountant (Inactive.) 

 

 

Dan Bogar, Vice President of Sales
         
Dan Bogar, Vice President of Sales

Dan joined Global Traffic Technologies in 2010 bringing more than 25 years of sales, marketing and management experience. Most recently he was Managing Director of Solution Sales North America for Pitney Bowes Business Insight (PBBI), a provider of Customer Communication Management (CCM) Solutions along with communication intelligence software, data and services.

In this role, Dan led a specialized sales force targeting commercial and government vertical markets, including insurance, financial services and the public sector. His responsibilities also included developing marketing programs and sales enablement tools. Dan held other roles during 8 years at PBBI, including Vice President of Sales, Customer Communications Management, managing direct sales of CCM to North America as well as directing their Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) solutions to vertical markets including local governments. Dan was recognized with the “Chairman’s Award” as the top sales manager across Pitney Bowes in 2006. Before joining PBBI in 2001, Dan held sales management positions with a variety of software firms, including Group 1 Software, Aprimo, Callidus Software and Baan Software.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Valparaiso University
 
 

Elaine Bliss, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development

Elaine joined Global Traffic Technologies in November 2010 with more than 20 years experience in marketing and sales leadership in technology companies. She has extensive experience in creating effective marketing programs in both domestic and international markets as well working with both direct and indirect channel models.

Prior to joining GTT, Elaine was the Vice President of Solutions Management for the Biometrics Division of L1 Identity Solutions, a multi-biometric solutions company. In this role she led the development of the division’s three year roadmaps and developed a new solution approach which focused on customer ROI. Elaine also held several senior level positions at Datacard Corporation, a global manufacturer of card personalization hardware and software. She joined the organization as VP of Latin America and ultimately served as the SVP and GM of the Identity Solutions Division. Elaine also has public sector experience, serving as Deputy Commissioner and Director of the Minnesota Trade Office during the Ventura administration where she led five international trade missions.

Elaine holds a Masters of International Business from the University of St Thomas.

 

 

Timothy Hall, Technical Director  Timothy Hall, Technical Director

In his role as Technical Director, Tim leads GTT’s team of engineers and technical service personnel in the development of new and innovative hardware and software solutions for the traffic detection, and preemption markets. Tim brings over 25 years of experience and accomplishments in the areas of embedded and systems engineering.

Prior to joining GTT, Mr. Hall  was Hardware Manager of GE Medical’s Patient Monitoring  group, where he led a team of Systems Engineers designing the next generation of high acuity multi-parameter  monitoring devices.  Before joining GE,  Mr. Hall was the hardware engineering  manager for Motorola’s  UMTS/3G cellular advanced concepts group.

Tim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.

 

 

Jerry Johnson, Director of Manufacturing Jerry Johnson, Director of Manufacturing

 

Jerry joined Global Traffic Technologies at its onset as part of the divestiture from 3M Company in 2007. His last position at 3M was Hardgoods supervisor for the Traffic Safety Systems Division. His responsibilities included product commercialization, sustaining engineering and management of contract manufacturers.

Previously, he worked as Vice President of Engineering & Operations for American Electronic Sign, a privately held company acquired by 3M in 2000. Initially founded as a commercial sign company, this business grew substantially through the development of variable displays for traffic applications ultimately focusing on the Intelligent Transportation Systems business. Duties included oversight of product development, project management, quality assurance, customer service and the production facility.

Jerry has over 28 years experience in electronics based manufacturing with an emphasis on quality management, planning, project management, supply chain excellence and customer service.

 

 

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