MITL Advisory Board

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Keith graduated from the Aston University in Birmingham, England and joined the automotive industry in Marketing and Product Planning roles. He spent 20 years with Massey Ferguson/Varity Corporation in various roles including Vice President, Corporate Controller and President of the worldwide parts warehousing and distribution division. Since 1990 he worked in strategic management including the turnaround of Canadian Pacific Trucks. In 2001 he took on the role of President of the Institute of Corporate Directors where he was instrumental in establishing an educational program for Corporate Directors.

In 2002 he was appointed President and CEO at the Hamilton Port Authority that manages the port operations and recreational uses of the Hamilton Harbour. During this time he was actively involved in a number of industry associations promoting the future development of the marine industry. In 2006 the University of Aston in England recognized Keith’s career achievements in honouring him as a Fellow of the Aston Business School. During 2006/7 Keith initiated the establishment of a new research centre at McMaster University, the McMaster Institute of Transportation and Logistics. At the end of 2007, Keith retired from the Port Authority and has established himself as a Business Consultant in the fields of Transportation and Logistics, International Marketing, and Corporate Governance.

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Keith graduated from the Aston University in Birmingham, England and joined the automotive industry in Marketing and Product Planning roles. He spent 20 years with Massey Ferguson/Varity Corporation in various roles including Vice President, Corporate Controller and President of the worldwide parts warehousing and distribution division. Since 1990 he worked in strategic management including the turnaround of Canadian Pacific Trucks. In 2001 he took on the role of President of the Institute of Corporate Directors where he was instrumental in establishing an educational program for Corporate Directors.

In 2002 he was appointed President and CEO at the Hamilton Port Authority that manages the port operations and recreational uses of the Hamilton Harbour. During this time he was actively involved in a number of industry associations promoting the future development of the marine industry. In 2006 the University of Aston in England recognized Keith’s career achievements in honouring him as a Fellow of the Aston Business School. During 2006/7 Keith initiated the establishment of a new research centre at McMaster University, the McMaster Institute of Transportation and Logistics. At the end of 2007, Keith retired from the Port Authority and has established himself as a Business Consultant in the fields of Transportation and Logistics, International Marketing, and Corporate Governance.

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Richard is the President and CEO KORLON Strategic Services Inc. He is a senior Aviation executive with 39 years in both the public and private sectors in Canada and Internationally. In 2012 he retired as President/CEO for the Hamilton International Airport.

His career portfolio also includes President and CEO Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Vice President for Vancouver Airport Services (YVRAS) and the Vancouver International Airport Authority. In these executive roles he was responsible for the privatization, transfer and operating performance of 15 airports in 6 countries including the integration of the YVRAS global family of airports and the branding of the YVRAS product and services. As part of these privatizations he has provided operational direction and coordination for more than a dozen new air terminal building projects and associated airport infrastructure valued at more than $1 Billion USD.

Richard was also the President and Director of a number of YVRAS subsidiary companies and former Vice-Chair of the ACI (Airports Council International), Pacific Region and member of the ACI World Facilitation Committee.

Richard sits on the boards of Hamilton Health Sciences and the McMaster Institute of Transportation and Logistics. He is past Chair of the Hamilton United Way 2012 campaign, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Ontario Gateway Council. He has served on the Boards of Metrolinx, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and Theatre Aquarius. He also serves on Mohawk Colleges Aviation Advisory Council and Chairs the Bay Area Climate Change Council and Telling Tales.

He has also served as a strategic advisor to previous Hamilton Mayors and Provincial Ministers of Transport.

Richard is a graduate of Durham University/College in Aviation Management and a Chartered Director.

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Richard is the President and CEO KORLON Strategic Services Inc. He is a senior Aviation executive with 39 years in both the public and private sectors in Canada and Internationally. In 2012 he retired as President/CEO for the Hamilton International Airport.

His career portfolio also includes President and CEO Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Vice President for Vancouver Airport Services (YVRAS) and the Vancouver International Airport Authority. In these executive roles he was responsible for the privatization, transfer and operating performance of 15 airports in 6 countries including the integration of the YVRAS global family of airports and the branding of the YVRAS product and services. As part of these privatizations he has provided operational direction and coordination for more than a dozen new air terminal building projects and associated airport infrastructure valued at more than $1 Billion USD.

Richard was also the President and Director of a number of YVRAS subsidiary companies and former Vice-Chair of the ACI (Airports Council International), Pacific Region and member of the ACI World Facilitation Committee.

Richard sits on the boards of Hamilton Health Sciences and the McMaster Institute of Transportation and Logistics. He is past Chair of the Hamilton United Way 2012 campaign, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Ontario Gateway Council. He has served on the Boards of Metrolinx, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation and Theatre Aquarius. He also serves on Mohawk Colleges Aviation Advisory Council and Chairs the Bay Area Climate Change Council and Telling Tales.

He has also served as a strategic advisor to previous Hamilton Mayors and Provincial Ministers of Transport.

Richard is a graduate of Durham University/College in Aviation Management and a Chartered Director.

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Dina Carlucci joined the Executive team of John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport as Director, Marketing & Communications in March 2017 and in June 2020, assumed the role as the Director, Business Development & Customer Experience. She plays a key role in executing the marketing and communication strategy for the Airport. Dina is also responsible for evolving the Airport’s commercial partnerships with passenger airlines, cargo airlines and retail concession partners while working closely with the Commercial Development team of parent company Vantage Airport Group. Prior to joining Hamilton International, Dina worked in progressively senior positions over her 18-year career with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations, including a position as Director, Advertising, Promotion & Partnership. Dina studied at Ryerson University for her Bachelor of Commerce, Hospitality & Tourism.

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Dina Carlucci joined the Executive team of John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport as Director, Marketing & Communications in March 2017 and in June 2020, assumed the role as the Director, Business Development & Customer Experience. She plays a key role in executing the marketing and communication strategy for the Airport. Dina is also responsible for evolving the Airport’s commercial partnerships with passenger airlines, cargo airlines and retail concession partners while working closely with the Commercial Development team of parent company Vantage Airport Group. Prior to joining Hamilton International, Dina worked in progressively senior positions over her 18-year career with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations, including a position as Director, Advertising, Promotion & Partnership. Dina studied at Ryerson University for her Bachelor of Commerce, Hospitality & Tourism.

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A Professional Engineer with some 30 years experience in technological development, policy development, technology transfer, university industry research collaboration and innovation infrastructure.

Nick Markettos started his career as a design engineer in Canada’s nuclear power industry and spent a number of years as a consulting engineer, where he gained hands-on experience in industry-research-government collaborations and technology transfer. He worked for the Ontario government in both the policy, and the scientific and technological development area, initially in the energy field, later in the environmental and most recently in innovation infrastructure and technology commercialization.

In his current position as Director, Strategic Partnerships at McMaster University and McMaster Innovation Park Liaison, he is responsible for the development of strategic partnerships, involving the use of university research to drive economic development.

He led the development of a Biosciences strategy in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara region and has been instrumental in the establishment of the McMaster Innovation Park. Nick holds a B.Sc.(Hons) from Sussex University, UK and a M.Eng. Degree from McMaster University. He is an active member of Professional Engineers Ontario. He has also been actively involved with a number of industry and community organizations.

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A Professional Engineer with some 30 years experience in technological development, policy development, technology transfer, university industry research collaboration and innovation infrastructure.

Nick Markettos started his career as a design engineer in Canada’s nuclear power industry and spent a number of years as a consulting engineer, where he gained hands-on experience in industry-research-government collaborations and technology transfer. He worked for the Ontario government in both the policy, and the scientific and technological development area, initially in the energy field, later in the environmental and most recently in innovation infrastructure and technology commercialization.

In his current position as Director, Strategic Partnerships at McMaster University and McMaster Innovation Park Liaison, he is responsible for the development of strategic partnerships, involving the use of university research to drive economic development.

He led the development of a Biosciences strategy in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara region and has been instrumental in the establishment of the McMaster Innovation Park. Nick holds a B.Sc.(Hons) from Sussex University, UK and a M.Eng. Degree from McMaster University. He is an active member of Professional Engineers Ontario. He has also been actively involved with a number of industry and community organizations.

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Richard has spent more than 30 years in the software and communications/media industries including a long tenure at Microsoft and a strategic role with Rogers Communications. After closing out his corporate career, Richard has been immersed in and working with Canada’s start-up, scale-up, and growth companies as an executive, advisor, consultant, mentor, and coach. Richard leads the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM) as Director and is an Executive-In-Resident at the Innovation Factory and Innovate Niagara.

Over the course of his career, Richard has held a series of engaging and foundational roles in sales, marketing, product management and business/market development. His career spans the onset of the PC industry to the mobile communications industry from running a PC industry start-up in the late ’80s, to over twenty years at Microsoft in North America, to five years at Rogers Communications’ as Director of Strategic Partnerships team, and, most recently as President & COO of a technology start-up. Richard credits these roles and, more importantly, the people and mentors, with his development of a unique combination of skills, experience, and expertise.

Richard holds a B.A.Sc. (Engineering) from the University of Waterloo. A long-time hockey and volleyball dad, Richard still enjoys youth sports as an enthusiastic spectator and volunteer. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, reading, cooking and reading. Richard is an active volunteer in his community of Grimsby as a member of the Economic Development Committee and other community & regional initiatives.

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Richard has spent more than 30 years in the software and communications/media industries including a long tenure at Microsoft and a strategic role with Rogers Communications. After closing out his corporate career, Richard has been immersed in and working with Canada’s start-up, scale-up, and growth companies as an executive, advisor, consultant, mentor, and coach. Richard leads the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM) as Director and is an Executive-In-Resident at the Innovation Factory and Innovate Niagara.

Over the course of his career, Richard has held a series of engaging and foundational roles in sales, marketing, product management and business/market development. His career spans the onset of the PC industry to the mobile communications industry from running a PC industry start-up in the late ’80s, to over twenty years at Microsoft in North America, to five years at Rogers Communications’ as Director of Strategic Partnerships team, and, most recently as President & COO of a technology start-up. Richard credits these roles and, more importantly, the people and mentors, with his development of a unique combination of skills, experience, and expertise.

Richard holds a B.A.Sc. (Engineering) from the University of Waterloo. A long-time hockey and volleyball dad, Richard still enjoys youth sports as an enthusiastic spectator and volunteer. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, reading, cooking and reading. Richard is an active volunteer in his community of Grimsby as a member of the Economic Development Committee and other community & regional initiatives.

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Patrick has over 30 years of logistics and supply chain experience, and a successful track record in leading organizations through the development and implementation of strategy and tactics that have grown both top line revenue, and bottom line profits. He is currently serving as a Board Member for Supply Chain & Logistics Canada. He has previously served on the boards of The Logistics Institute, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Ontario Trucking Association, and Sheridan College. Patrick is responsible for business development, key accounts and future acquisitions.

Founded in 1976, Cain Express is a 2nd generation, family-owned and operated company. The company has grown exponentially over the years to provide integrated logistics solutions for customers transportation, warehousing and distribution requirements. Recently, Cain Express has been acquired by the Titanium Transportation Group.

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Patrick has over 30 years of logistics and supply chain experience, and a successful track record in leading organizations through the development and implementation of strategy and tactics that have grown both top line revenue, and bottom line profits. He is currently serving as a Board Member for Supply Chain & Logistics Canada. He has previously served on the boards of The Logistics Institute, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Ontario Trucking Association, and Sheridan College. Patrick is responsible for business development, key accounts and future acquisitions.

Founded in 1976, Cain Express is a 2nd generation, family-owned and operated company. The company has grown exponentially over the years to provide integrated logistics solutions for customers transportation, warehousing and distribution requirements. Recently, Cain Express has been acquired by the Titanium Transportation Group.

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Norm is the Director, Economic Development, City of Hamilton which is the City’s central point of contact for business assistance. Its services are geared to serve new start-up companies, corporate relocations, and the expansion and retention of existing business. Norm has been with the city for 28+ years, and during that time, he has been an integral part of many of the city’s most significant economic development initiatives and successes.

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Norm is the Director, Economic Development, City of Hamilton which is the City’s central point of contact for business assistance. Its services are geared to serve new start-up companies, corporate relocations, and the expansion and retention of existing business. Norm has been with the city for 28+ years, and during that time, he has been an integral part of many of the city’s most significant economic development initiatives and successes.

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Sue Rimac is a Business Development Consultant with the City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division. Sue began her career with the City of Hamilton in 2003, where she worked in the Planning Division. She joined the Economic Development Division in 2008 as a Business Analyst and in 2014, Sue became the lead and point person responsible for the Goods Movement Sector. In her role as Business Development Consultant, Sue is responsible for business development, retention and expansion as well as leading the Foreign Trade Zone Program. Sue’s portfolio includes some of the City’s most significant projects such as: GRIDS, the Transportation Master Plan and The Airport Employment Growth District (AEGD) Business Park. Sue is also responsible for substantial developments in Hamilton such as; DHL Express, KF Aerospace, BF Goodyear and Amazon. Sue is involved with various industry organizations and retains membership with several Goods Movement agencies such as; the Ontario Trucking Association, the Canadian Trucking Alliance, the Hamilton Transportation Club, the Ontario Aerospace Council and the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce.

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Sue Rimac is a Business Development Consultant with the City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division. Sue began her career with the City of Hamilton in 2003, where she worked in the Planning Division. She joined the Economic Development Division in 2008 as a Business Analyst and in 2014, Sue became the lead and point person responsible for the Goods Movement Sector. In her role as Business Development Consultant, Sue is responsible for business development, retention and expansion as well as leading the Foreign Trade Zone Program. Sue’s portfolio includes some of the City’s most significant projects such as: GRIDS, the Transportation Master Plan and The Airport Employment Growth District (AEGD) Business Park. Sue is also responsible for substantial developments in Hamilton such as; DHL Express, KF Aerospace, BF Goodyear and Amazon. Sue is involved with various industry organizations and retains membership with several Goods Movement agencies such as; the Ontario Trucking Association, the Canadian Trucking Alliance, the Hamilton Transportation Club, the Ontario Aerospace Council and the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce.

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Dr. Mohamed’s research focuses on the systemic evaluation of transportation networks to achieve sustainable and resilient transportation systems. He is a strong believer in zero-emission, sustainable, and resilient transit systems that support the rise of smart cities. His research focuses on the utilization of disruptive technologies in transit systems networks with an emphasis on electric and autonomous technologies.

In particular, he investigates the operational efficiency of disruptive technologies in public transit networks with emphasis on; operational reliability, environmental assessment, and total cost of ownership. His research also investigates the systemic impacts of the transit system on the utility grid and energy demand.

In addition, he researches the use of UAVs in last-mile parcel delivery. This includes swarm UAVs communication, wayfinding optimization, energy consumption, environmental assessment, and user acceptance.

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Dr. Mohamed joined the Department of Civil Engineering on July 1st, 2017. Dr. Mohamed graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University Egypt, in 2004. He was awarded his Master’s degree from the University of Rome, La Sapienza, in 2007 and his Ph.D. degree from the University of Ulster, United Kingdom in 2012. Dr. Mohamed was a member of the McMaster community since 2014 as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics (MITL).

Dr. Mohamed was honoured with prestigious academic awards, including the Runner-Up Smeed Prize for the best paper at the 44th Universities` Transport Study Group Conference (UTSG) (2011), Best Paper Award at the 3rd Irish Transport Research Network Conference (ITRN) (2012), Best Paper Award by a young researcher at the 13th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR) (2013), Best Paper Award from the IEEE Transactions Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC-2020), Ron Rice Award for the Best Conference Paper, the 2021 CTRF Annual Conference (2021), and Best Theoretical Oriented Paper for the Journal of Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (2022).

Dr. Mohamed’s research focuses on the systemic evaluation of transportation networks to achieve sustainable and resilient transportation systems. He is a strong believer in zero-emission, sustainable, and resilient transit systems that support the rise of smart cities. His research focuses on the utilization of disruptive technologies in transit systems networks with an emphasis on electric and autonomous technologies.

In particular, he investigates the operational efficiency of disruptive technologies in public transit networks with emphasis on; operational reliability, environmental assessment, and total cost of ownership. His research also investigates the systemic impacts of the transit system on the utility grid and energy demand.

In addition, he researches the use of UAVs in last-mile parcel delivery. This includes swarm UAVs communication, wayfinding optimization, energy consumption, environmental assessment, and user acceptance.

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Dr. Mohamed joined the Department of Civil Engineering on July 1st, 2017. Dr. Mohamed graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University Egypt, in 2004. He was awarded his Master’s degree from the University of Rome, La Sapienza, in 2007 and his Ph.D. degree from the University of Ulster, United Kingdom in 2012. Dr. Mohamed was a member of the McMaster community since 2014 as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics (MITL).

Dr. Mohamed was honoured with prestigious academic awards, including the Runner-Up Smeed Prize for the best paper at the 44th Universities` Transport Study Group Conference (UTSG) (2011), Best Paper Award at the 3rd Irish Transport Research Network Conference (ITRN) (2012), Best Paper Award by a young researcher at the 13th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR) (2013), Best Paper Award from the IEEE Transactions Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC-2020), Ron Rice Award for the Best Conference Paper, the 2021 CTRF Annual Conference (2021), and Best Theoretical Oriented Paper for the Journal of Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (2022).

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Dr. Saiedeh Razavi is the inaugural Chair in Heavy Construction, Associate Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University, and the Former Director of the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics (MITL).

Dr. Razavi has a multidisciplinary background and considerable experience in collaborating and leading national and international multidisciplinary team-based projects in sensing and data acquisition, sensor technologies, data analytics, data fusion and their applications in safety, productivity, and mobility of transportation, construction, and other systems. She combines several years of industrial experience with academic teaching and research.

Her formal education includes degrees in Computer Engineering (B.Sc), Artificial Intelligence (M.Sc) and Civil Engineering (Ph.D). Her research, funded by Canadian council (NSERC), as well as the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, focuses on connected and automated vehicles, on smart and connected work zones and on computational models for improving safety and productivity of transportation infrastructure projects. Dr. Razavi brings together the private and public sectors with academia for the development of high-quality research in smarter mobility, construction and logistics. She has received several awards including the McMasters Student Union Merit Award for Teaching, the Faculty of Engineering Team Excellent Award, and the Construction Industry Institute best poster award.

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Dr. Saiedeh Razavi is the inaugural Chair in Heavy Construction, Associate Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University, and the Former Director of the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics (MITL).

Dr. Razavi has a multidisciplinary background and considerable experience in collaborating and leading national and international multidisciplinary team-based projects in sensing and data acquisition, sensor technologies, data analytics, data fusion and their applications in safety, productivity, and mobility of transportation, construction, and other systems. She combines several years of industrial experience with academic teaching and research.

Her formal education includes degrees in Computer Engineering (B.Sc), Artificial Intelligence (M.Sc) and Civil Engineering (Ph.D). Her research, funded by Canadian council (NSERC), as well as the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, focuses on connected and automated vehicles, on smart and connected work zones and on computational models for improving safety and productivity of transportation infrastructure projects. Dr. Razavi brings together the private and public sectors with academia for the development of high-quality research in smarter mobility, construction and logistics. She has received several awards including the McMasters Student Union Merit Award for Teaching, the Faculty of Engineering Team Excellent Award, and the Construction Industry Institute best poster award.

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Dr. Mark Ferguson is Senior Research Associate at the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics (MITL) and brings extensive private sector and academic experience to this role. At MITL, Dr. Ferguson undertakes and supervises new research and provides mentoring and guidance to graduate students and research staff. Since 2009, Mark has played an integral role in the development of the Institute’s research portfolio and in the completion of many projects for external partners and stakeholders. Mark also publishes extensively in peer-reviewed international journals.

Mark is Project Manager of MITL’s: “The Social Costs and Benefits of Electric Mobility in Canada.” This is a five year research partnership which was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and includes multiple public and private sector organizations as partners.

Mark spent over a decade in the private sector at MapInfo Inc. and Compusearch Micro-marketing Data and Systems and focused his efforts mostly on location consulting projects. At these firms he worked on a wide range of projects for domestic and international clients. Many of these studies dealt with the banking and retail industries and had to do with sales forecasting and facility network optimization. Mark has many years of experience in the theory and application of discrete choice models.

Mark had the pleasure to complete his PhD at McMaster in (1991-1995) under the supervision of Professor Pavlos Kanaroglou. Among many other achievements, Pavlos went on to become the founding Director of MITL and Mark then returned to McMaster in 2009 to support MITL in the pursuit of its mission. After Pavlos’ untimely passing in 2016, Mark and many others at McMaster work daily to progress MITL in support of Pavlos’ legacy and towards more sustainable forms of transportation of people and goods.

Mark can be reached via email at: fergumr@mcmaster.ca

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Dr. Mark Ferguson is Senior Research Associate at the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics (MITL) and brings extensive private sector and academic experience to this role. At MITL, Dr. Ferguson undertakes and supervises new research and provides mentoring and guidance to graduate students and research staff. Since 2009, Mark has played an integral role in the development of the Institute’s research portfolio and in the completion of many projects for external partners and stakeholders. Mark also publishes extensively in peer-reviewed international journals.

Mark is Project Manager of MITL’s: “The Social Costs and Benefits of Electric Mobility in Canada.” This is a five year research partnership which was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and includes multiple public and private sector organizations as partners.

Mark spent over a decade in the private sector at MapInfo Inc. and Compusearch Micro-marketing Data and Systems and focused his efforts mostly on location consulting projects. At these firms he worked on a wide range of projects for domestic and international clients. Many of these studies dealt with the banking and retail industries and had to do with sales forecasting and facility network optimization. Mark has many years of experience in the theory and application of discrete choice models.

Mark had the pleasure to complete his PhD at McMaster in (1991-1995) under the supervision of Professor Pavlos Kanaroglou. Among many other achievements, Pavlos went on to become the founding Director of MITL and Mark then returned to McMaster in 2009 to support MITL in the pursuit of its mission. After Pavlos’ untimely passing in 2016, Mark and many others at McMaster work daily to progress MITL in support of Pavlos’ legacy and towards more sustainable forms of transportation of people and goods.

Mark can be reached via email at: fergumr@mcmaster.ca

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Deane is the Administrative Coordinator for the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics (MITL) since its inception in 2007. She is responsible for management of finances, human resources, space, events and some marketing.

Prior to working in MITL, Deane spent several years in the GIS Laboratory in addition to administration in the Faculty of Science. Deane graduated with a BA from McMaster University and has worked at McMaster for 35 years.

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Deane is the Administrative Coordinator for the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics (MITL) since its inception in 2007. She is responsible for management of finances, human resources, space, events and some marketing.

Prior to working in MITL, Deane spent several years in the GIS Laboratory in addition to administration in the Faculty of Science. Deane graduated with a BA from McMaster University and has worked at McMaster for 35 years.

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Ken is an Advisor in Strategy, Stakeholder Relations and Public Affairs at McMaster University. He currently advises the McMaster Institute for Transportation & Logistics (MITL), McMaster Institute for Multi-Hazard Systemic Risk Studies (INTERFACE), McMaster Institute for Health Equity (MIHE) and MacDATA on strategies to engage in public policy and industry development, other opportunities to advance the University’s corporate and research interests.

As a Senior Executive, Ken has a public and private sector background in economic development, corporate finance, public policy, program development and administration. He has expertise in stakeholder management, strategy development, negotiation, governance and implementation of complex, highly sensitive projects.

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Ken is an Advisor in Strategy, Stakeholder Relations and Public Affairs at McMaster University. He currently advises the McMaster Institute for Transportation & Logistics (MITL), McMaster Institute for Multi-Hazard Systemic Risk Studies (INTERFACE), McMaster Institute for Health Equity (MIHE) and MacDATA on strategies to engage in public policy and industry development, other opportunities to advance the University’s corporate and research interests.

As a Senior Executive, Ken has a public and private sector background in economic development, corporate finance, public policy, program development and administration. He has expertise in stakeholder management, strategy development, negotiation, governance and implementation of complex, highly sensitive projects.

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