About ITE

Candidates for 2027 International President and Vice President

International President 

Neelam Dorman, P.E., T.E.
Planning Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation
Portland, OR, USA
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International Vice President

Hardik Shah, P.E., PTOE
National Practice Director/Traffic Group Leader
American Structurepoint
Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Marc Jacobson, P.E., PTOE
TSMO Programs Manager, Public Works Department
City of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX, USA
Brochure

 

 

Important Dates

January 2026 – ITE Journal Article: includes candidate bios and general information about the election.

Wednesday, February 4 - Vice President Officer Election Ballot Opens at 12:00 p.m. ET
Eligible voters will receive an email with a personalized link. If you did not receive a ballot and believe that you should have, please contact Stephen Byrd.

Wednesday, March 4 - Vice President Officer Election Ballot site closes at 12:00 p.m. ET

 

2027 Vice President Candidate Interviews 
For this year’s election, Steve Kuciemba will hold an interview with each candidate on key topics, including how they became involved with ITE, their activities within ITE,  and why they want to be ITE International Vice President. Below are the links to each interview.

Hardik Shah Video Interview 

Marc Jacobson Video Interview 

 

Other Links

Prospective International VP Candidate Packet

Campaign Conduct--Board Procedures Document

Campaign Social Media Guidelines