Judging
Judges for the Great Idea Challenge are recruited from among various levels of experience throught the Michigan transportation community. Judges for each year are listed below.
2018 Judges
2017 Judges
- Christoper Gilbertson, PhD, PE - Associate Director, Center for Technology & Training
- Andrew Manty, PE - Research Engineer, Center for Technology & Training
- Lance Malburg - Engineer, Dickinson County Road Commission
2016 Judges
- Andi Barajas – Challenge Coordinator, Michigan LTAP
- Robert Lindbeck – Engineer/Manager, Alger County Road Commission
- Peter Meingast – Engineering Assistant, Center for Technology & Training
- Drew Roberts – Engineer Intern, Center for Technology & Training
- Pete Torola, PE – Research Engineer, Center for Technology & Training
2015 Judges
- Andi Barajas – Challenge Coordinator, Michigan LTAP
- Lance Malburg - Engineer, Dickinson County Road Commission
- Larry Hummel - Engineer-Manager, Van Buren County Road Commission
- Mike TenBrock - Project Engineer, Kent County Road Commission
2014 Judges
- Christopher Gilbertson, Phd, PE - Senior Research Engineer, Center for Technology & Training
- Mark Jahnke - President, Specialty Claims Services, Inc.
- Jeff Silagy - Transportation Specialist, Michigan DEQ
- Ron Young, PE - Engineer-Manager (retired), Alcona County Road Commission
- Kurt Zachary, PE - Local Program Manager, FHWA Michigan Division
2013 Judges
- Mark Jahnke, President, Specialty Claims Services, Inc.
- John Ryynanen, Training Coordinator, Center for Technology & Training
- Jeff Silagy - Transportation Specialist, Michigan DEQ
- Ron Young, PE - Engineer-Manager (retired), Alcona County Road Commission
- Kurt Zachary, PE - Local Program Manager, FHWA Michigan Division