President - Dr. Jennifer Tougas (Western Kentucky University)

Dr. Jennifer Tougas, Director of Parking and Transportation Services at Western Kentucky University, has been active in the parking industry for nearly a decade, and is a Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP). She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1991 and 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Ph.D., respectively. Jennifer began her career as a Computer Services Specialist in Parking Services at the University of Georgia, where she eventually worked her way up to Assistant Manager. In 2004, she moved to Western Kentucky University, where she created the Parking and Transportation Services department. Jennifer is active in several professional organizations. In addition to serving on the MSTPA Board, she is the Chair of the T2 Systems Customer Advisory Board, and a member of the International Parking Institute. Jennifer is also active with Bicycle Bowling Green, a non-profit advocacy group working towards making Bowling Green, Kentucky, a "Bicycle Friendly Community".

Vice President - Ronnie Robertson (University of Alabama)

Ronnie Robertson has served as Director of Transportation Services, which includes transit, parking and fleet operations, at the University of Alabama for the past six years. Prior to becoming the Director, he spent three years at the University as the Assistant Director for Parking Services.  In 2001 he retired from the Tuscaloosa Police Department, at the rank of Captain, after serving 27 years. Ronnie graduated from the University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy in 1973, and received his Bachelor of Science from The University of Alabama the following year. In 1988, Ronnie graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. Ronnie and his wife of 32 years, Mary Ann, have one daughter.

Treasurer - Liz Smith (THP Limited)

Liz Smith, Marketing Manager and a Principal with THP Limited, has been involved
in the parking industry for 20 years. She spent five years on the enforcement and
operations side of parking and then moved into the design and engineering side
when she was hired by THP, a structural engineering and parking consulting firm.
She has worked for THP for 15 years and likes to recall her parking services
experience when talking with clients. She has been a member of IPI for eight years.
Liz has actively served on other professional association boards in every board
member capacity, and on numerous committees.

Secretary - Chrissie Balding Tune (University of Kentucky)

Chrissie Balding Tune, Marketing/Promotions Specialist Senior, joined the University of Kentucky staff in 2004. She is responsible for coordinating marketing efforts and serving as department spokesperson, departmental editor and graphic designer. She graduated from Ohio University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Chrissie spent two years an editor at Host Communications. She also worked in the Sports Information division of Ohio University Athletics for two years. Chrissie is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Communication at the University of Kentucky.

Past President - Don Thornton (University of Kentucky)

Donald A. Thornton, Director of Parking and Transportation Services, joined the University of Kentucky staff in 1970. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Don served on the UK Police department from 1970-1985 when he was selected as Director of Parking and Transportation Services. In addition to his duties as President of the MSTPA, he serves on the Board of Advisors of the International Parking Institute. Don formerly served on the Board of Directors of several parking associations, including the International Parking Institute, the Midwest Campus Parking Association and the Mid-South Parking Association. He is also a former President of the Midwest Campus Parking Association.

Director - Bobby Allen, CAPP (City of Huntsville, AL)

Bobby Allen has spent the last 32 years working for the city of Huntsville, Alabama. In addition to his duties as Parking Division Manager, Bobby serves as a board member for the City of Huntsville Advisory Committee on Handicapped Accessibility. He is a member of the International Parking Institute, and is a Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP). Bobby and his wife have five children and two grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, going to the beach, and watching Alabama football.

Director - Gary Graham (Louisiana State University)

A native of Virginia, Gary Graham graduated from the University of Virginia in 1977. Having started there as a student bus driver for the Office of Parking and Transportation in 1975, he began his full time parking career in September 1977 at UVa. He was hired at LSU in 1982 to set up the Office of Parking, Traffic & Transportation and has served as Director there since then. PT&T has 42 full time employees and 60 plus students workers. The office operates the parking and enforcement system, Visitor Center as well as a 18 bus mass transit system under contract with First Transit and a self-operated on-campus door-to-door on-demand night transit service.  LSU is completing this year the implementation of the five year plan that resulted from an extensive study of the traffic and parking system  which included shutting down the core of campus, implementing bike lanes and pedestrian corridors as well as starting the campus’ first garage which is scheduled to break ground this summer. Gary was very much involved with the evacuation centers that was established at LSU during Hurricane Katrina and worked with the issues raised during Hurricane Gustav. He completed his Masters degree in Public Administration in May 2010.