William John Cameron
John Cameron is the founder of TransTech Management, Inc., a highly successful transportation management consulting and planning firm. Also a founder of TransManagement, Inc., and the National Transportation Management Consulting group at Ernst & Young where he was a Partner with responsibility for marketing, sales, and project delivery for various public and private transportation industry sectors. Dr. Cameron's clients include state departments of transportation, transit authorities, airport and seaport authorities, freight transportation companies, and vehicle and equipment transportation managers. He is a former Assistant Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Experience and Accomplishments
TransTech Management, Inc., & TransManagement, Inc.
Transportation management consulting and planning firms specializing in strategic planning, organization design, performance appraisal, outreach and coalition building, transportation policy, and financial analysis for governmental transportation agencies, institutions, and private companies.
Partner, Management Consulting
1992 to present
Facilitated the development and implementation of strategic planning and management initiatives for the Vermont DOT, New Jersey DOT, Texas DOT, New York & New Jersey Port Authority, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and others.
Conducted performance reviews and management audits for agencies such as the Delaware River Port Authority, the Chittenden County MPO, and Amtrak Northeast Corridor business unit.
Directed the development of Transit 2001, the most ambitious and comprehensive strategic initiative ever undertaken for the North Carolina DOT.
Directed a comprehensive review and implementation of improved methods for selecting and managing design and construction engineering and inspection consultants for the Mississippi DOT.
Led the assessment of institutional issues for Intelligent Transportation Systems master planning and deployment for New Jersey DOT and the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area.
Ernst & Young
Washington, DC
Largest professional services firm in the world and the only "Big Six" firm with a dedicated transportation consulting group.
Partner, Transportation Consulting Practice
1984-1991
Established and developed several $1-2 million consulting practices, including fleet management, transit, state transportation departments, and ports.
Directed landmark study for the National Academy of Sciences which established guidelines for strategic management of transportation agencies.
Produced cost reduction assessments in transportation operations for companies such as electric utilities, shipping companies, and manufacturers.
Managed several consultations for Walt Disney World Company, including the feasibility and conceptual design of a multi-million dollar bus maintenance facility
Directed organization and management studies for authorities such as the Port of Seattle (air and seaport), the Chicago Regional Transportation Authority, and the Denver Regional Transit District.
Co-founded the National Association of State Fleet Administrators, now a viable arm of the Council of State Governments.
Senior Manager, Transportation Consulting Practice
1978 to 1984
Manager, Transportation Consulting Practice
1974 to 1978
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Raleigh, NC
Billion dollar, 15,000 person highway, transit, rail, airport, seaport, and motor vehicle state agency.
Assistant Secretary for Planning
1972 to 1974
Developed organizational design which provided the basis for the creation of the Department of Transportation by the state legislature.
Directed and staffed operating divisions of aeronautics, public transit, and bicycle planning.
Prepared innovative transportation legislation creating state aid to airports trust fund, new transit matching funds, and other major transportation initiatives.
Led effort in the development of congressional testimony on US highway and transit legislation which resulted in additional funding for the state.
Conducted first comprehensive statewide sketch plan, state airports systems plan, and economic impact analysis of the state-owned/operated seaports.
Previous Experience
Adjunct Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
North Carolina State University (part-time), 1972 to 1974
Transportation Planner, North Carolina Department of Administration 1970 to 1972
Captain, US Army Intelligence
Republic of South Vietnam, 1969 to 1970
First Lieutenant, US Army
Transportation Engineering Agency, 1968 to 1969
Urban Planner, City of Raleigh, North Carolina, 1965 to 1966
Graduate Teaching Assistant, North Carolina State University
1963 to 1968
Top soil and gravel business (self-employed), 1959 to 1963
Education
PhD, North Carolina State University
Transportation Engineering, 1975
Masters of Regional Planning, University of North Carolina, 1967
Masters of Science, North Carolina State University
Transportation Engineering, 1968
Bachelor of Science, North Carolina State University
Civil Engineering (Construction Option), 1963
Professional Associations, Honors, and Awards
Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Purple Heart
Community Activities
City Council, Falls Church, Virginia (1979-1988)
Planning Commission, Falls Church, Virginia (1976-1979)
Board of Directors, North Carolina State Alumni Association (1978-1980)
Foundation Board of Directors, North Carolina State University
(1980-1984)
Visiting Committee, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Texas (1988-1991)
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Metropolitan Development Policy Committee (1985-1988)
ITRE Council on Transportation Research and Education, North Carolina State University (1997- present)
Leaksville United Methodist Church Council (2001 - present)
Louisburg College Board of Trustees (2001 - present) |
