Pierce County Traffic Engineer Rory D. Grindley, P.E., has been confirmed as the Western District Administrator of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), a professional association of more than 17,000 transportation professionals located around the world. Grindley was confirmed by the Western Board of Directors during the recent annual meeting of the ITE.
“I am pleased to get the chance to contribute to my field through this position, and represent transportation professionals from the western states,” Grindley said.
As District Administrator, Grindley’s role will be to preserve and ensure the continuity in the operation of the Western District. Specific duties include maintaining all of the district’s historical and official records and serving as the parliamentarian and historian at Board meetings. The term consists of an initial five years, with unlimited two-year renewals.
“Rory has long been recognized as a leader in the Transportation field and his willingness to reconnect with ITE as the Western District Administrator is a great fit for the organization and will keep Rory firmly placed amongst the industries brightest. This exposure will keep Pierce County and our Region at the leading edge of Transportation issues as they immerge around the country.” said Brian Stacy, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities County Engineer.
Grindley was selected as the County Traffic Engineer in 2010 and is a 21-year veteran of Pierce County. He is a Fellow member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and holds the designation of Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
He has previously held several elected positions at all levels within ITE, including International Director (2005-2007), President of the Western District (2001-2002), President of the Washington State Section (1995-1996), and received the Washington State Section’s Outstanding Service Award in 2007. Grindley will also be involved in the leadership of the Local Arrangements Committee in planning and hosting the international 2014 Annual Meeting of ITE in Seattle.
