I AM IMSA
IMSA members and volunteers offer a distinct and invaluable viewpoint, shaping both the organization and the member experience. The I AM IMSA campaign provides an opportunity for them to share their stories, insights and experiences in their own words.
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I have met many wonderful people over the years and have built lasting relationships with them. This has provided me with valuable resources for information because being able to ask people with knowledge is better than reinventing the wheel.
-Paul Ciupa
The first positive impact was immediate, through direct connection to other industry professionals and the opportunity to hear about and share experiences and knowledge.
-Dean Schick
I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts, stay ahead of evolving standards and contribute to the development of safer and more efficient municipal signal systems.
-Darrell Geiss
It has allowed me to share my passion for the industry. The best growth has been learning to adapt to all the different learning styles we come across in the industry.
-Matt Blessinger
It has impacted my personal and professional growth by fostering teamwork, building confidence through tangible contributions to the traffic industry and expanding my skillset as a marketeer through new challenges.
-Dana McCombs
The benefit of being involved is “paying it forward” for all those who have mentored and guided me over the years. I now provide guidance and information to the new generation in this field.
-Robert Decleir
Volunteering for IMSA has inspired me to help others with the knowledge and pride I gain from everyone I’ve met.
-Mike Berens
Working alongside industry professionals has helped me stay current with best practices and emerging technologies.
-Caleb Pettengill
My favorite part of IMSA is the friendships. I have so many friends across the country. I look forward to seeing them every year for the conference. It doesn’t matter where it’s at.
-Ray Parmigiani
I’ve appreciated the chance to connect with and learn from experienced professionals on the Sustaining Exhibitor Advisory Group, gaining a deeper understanding of the dynamics of trade shows and professional organizations.
-April Spears
It has been a continuation of my learning, as my students challenge me in areas I have little practice or different trouble faults.
-Dennis Galisky
Being part of this supportive community has been invaluable for my professional growth and development.
-Roy Schofield
Learning through others has been extremely rewarding. Involvement in IMSA has been a strong positive experience in my life.
-Jospeh Molinaro
I love to teach and train all the new individuals that register for our certification courses.
-Jon Hoffman
Having to work with different personalities with different goals is always enlightening. Once you interact with other professionals in the trade, you find out we have a lot more in common than we disagree on.
-Scott Delaroy
Attending classes and becoming a moderator has increased my knowledge and allowed me to meet other techs in this industry.
-Joseph Burris
It’s been amazing! It’s helped me get promoted. It’s opened new doors, and I learn new techniques and skills from the students.
-James Rensing
I enjoy giving my industry a voice in IMSA conference planning. Through volunteering, I’m able to provide conference feedback from my industry and hear the same from others.
-Jack Tolbert
I first volunteered as a moderator for the Middle Atlantic Section of IMSA and saw that many technicians’ only training was by their supervisors, and the things they taught were not always the best to do. As more and more people started taking certification classes, I noted that maybe I was doing something right.
-Mike LiCalzi
We learn from each other. Taking advice from those who have been in this industry for 20 plus years has truly blessed me with immediate knowledge that I would have had to learn on my on the long, hard way.
-Bradley Lewandowski
One of the most significant benefits has been the opportunity to build meaningful connections within the ITS industry. IMSA is a vibrant organization with a diverse group of professionals who are passionate about advancing transportation technology and safety.
-Mindy Gillespie
Volunteering has greatly enhanced my knowledge, experience and awareness professionally while making great friendships along the way.
-Frank Rao
The sense of fulfillment that comes from contributing to industry standards and helping improve traffic safety reinforces my passion for my work and motivates me to continue learning and growing.
-Vlad Marius
Volunteering and staying “in the know” helps me help the students I serve. It makes my day when people tell me I made their experience so much easier and getting to celebrate their achievements with them is the best.
-Stacey Mueller
Volunteering with IMSA has exposed me to issues and needs from many different angles due to all the different people and geographic areas I work with.
-Terry Kiser
Involvement in IMSA has helped me develop interpersonal skills that are important for career advancement.
–Dave Bergner
Since I retired a couple of years ago, my volunteer work has helped keep my mind sharp. It allows me to network with colleagues and keep up with the emerging technologies.
-Wayne Bryan
Volunteering gave me so much experience and knowledge in all the IMSA fields. The connections with the people you meet are just fantastic!
-Dan Michalak