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People Movement: American Bus Association extends Ferguson and more. METRO's People Movement highlights the latest leadership changes, promotions, and personnel news across the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility sectors. July 29, 2026 5 min to read * METRO's People Movement covers recent leadership changes in public transit and motorcoach sectors. * The article includes news on promotions in the people mobility industry. * Focus is on personnel updates within the American Bus Association, including extending Ferguson's tenure. *Summarized by AI METRO's People Movement highlights the latest leadership changes, promotions, and personnel news across the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility sectors. In this edition, Metro Magazine cover recent appointments and announcements at the American Bus Association, STV, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation. Ad Loading... ABA extends President/CEO Ferguson. The American Bus Association (ABA) board extended the contract of President/CEO Fred Ferguson for four years, the association announced. Ferguson joined ABA as President/CEO in July 2024, bringing deep experience in public policy, strategic communications, industry relations, and association leadership. At the time of his appointment, ABA Board Chair Terry Fischer emphasized the importance of ensuring members' voices were heard at every level of government and cited Ferguson's advocacy and communications background as central to leading the association into a new era. Since then, ABA has moved quickly to sharpen its strategy, expand its advocacy profile, strengthen member engagement, and position the association for long-term growth, said officials. Under Ferguson's leadership, ABA launched its first rolling three-year strategic plan in more than six years, built around core pillars: Advocacy, Operations & Safety, Workforce & Culture, and Marketplace. The plan focuses on expanding Marketplace, re-centering its focus on bus operators, advancing advocacy gains, leading professional development, and amplifying ABA's reputation. "I'm grateful for the trust and confidence of the ABA board of directors, and especially thankful to Board Chair Terry Fischer for his mentorship, guidance, and friendship," said Ferguson. "We've built real momentum, but there is much more ahead as we work to deliver on our strategic plan, expand ABA's capabilities, and create greater value for our members. I'm excited for what's next and will continue to lead with the same energy and urgency I brought on day one." Ad Loading... WSP names new national planning and project delivery strategic advisor. Gloria M. Shepherd joined WSP in the U.S. as national planning and project delivery strategic advisor as part of WSP's Advisory and Planning team. She is based in Washington, D.C. In her new role, Shepherd provides strategic counsel on complex transportation and infrastructure initiatives, strengthens relationships with public-sector clients and industry partners, and supports planning and project delivery efforts that advance mobility, sustainability, resilience, and community outcomes across the U.S. Shepherd joins WSP after more than three decades of leadership in transportation planning, program management, and public policy. Most recently, she served as executive director of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), helping oversee the administration of more than $350 billion in federal highway programs and working closely with state departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, tribal governments, local agencies, and national transportation partners. Before serving as executive director, Shepherd was FHWA's associate administrator for planning, environment and realty for more than 15 years, leading national transportation planning, environmental stewardship and project delivery programs. During her tenure, she advanced initiatives focused on long-term infrastructure performance, community connectivity, complete streets, performance-based planning and accelerated project delivery. STV expands intelligent infrastructure leadership. STV announced the promotion of Adrian Pearmine, PE, to vice president, national director of mobility technologies, and Matthew Dimmick to vice president, senior security development director. Ad Loading... The promotions support the firm's continued growth in connected mobility, critical infrastructure protection, and intelligent transportation systems. Pearmine will expand STV's next-generation mobility strategy, which integrates connected and automated vehicle systems, intelligent transportation systems, and digital platforms to deliver smarter, more adaptive networks for clients. Pearmine is a civil engineer with nearly 30 years of experience and has led advanced mobility and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) programs for agencies nationwide. Dimmick will lead efforts to integrate physical, operational, and cyber security strategies into a unified, intelligence-driven framework that strengthens resilience across critical infrastructure assets. Dimmick brings 30 years of experience in physical security, operational technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk programs, helping clients protect critical infrastructure, commercial facilities, transportation, and aviation. HDR names new transit strategic program growth director. HDR named Rob Klovsky, PE, its new transit strategic program growth director, a leadership role designed to strengthen the firm's ability to deliver complex transit programs and support clients across North America. Klovsky will work across key services, namely transit engineering, rail and transit systems, and operations and maintenance facilities, to help clients move projects from early planning through implementation. The position focuses on advancing strategic growth, aligning multidisciplinary teams, and supporting pursuit and delivery of major transit investments. Ad Loading... Based in Southern California, Klovsky brings more than 30 years of experience in rail and transit infrastructure, including leadership of large-scale, multimodal programs for agencies such as Metrolink, Riverside County Transportation Commission, and Union Pacific. He has helped deliver projects that improve capacity, enhance safety, and strengthen regional mobility across some of the country's most complex rail corridors. Klovsky's experience spans the full project life cycle, from feasibility studies and environmental planning to final design and construction support. His work has included commuter rail expansions, grade separations, and corridor improvements that support both passenger and freight movement. He previously served as president of the Railway Association of Southern California and is a graduate of Leadership APTA. Strock named VP of sales at Pro-Vision. Pro-Vision Solutions, a provider of mobile video and fleet safety technology, announced that Dan Strock has been promoted to Vice President, Sales, following the retirement of the former sales leader Martin Schena. Strock has been with Pro-Vision for 12 years, serving most recently as director, sales, for the commercial vertical. During his tenure, he has played a key role in building customer relationships, supporting commercial fleet partners, and helping bring Pro-Vision's expanding portfolio of fleet safety solutions to market, according to the company's press release. As Strock steps into the role, Pro-Vision recognized Schena for his leadership, dedication, and contributions to the company's sales department, and congratulated him on his retirement. *Summarized by AI Ad Loading...

LUC makes key appointment to Scottish ecology team. 29 July 2026 ENVIRONMENT consultancy LUC has announced the appointment of Anita Hogan as director of ecology in its Scottish ecology team. Anita brings over 22 years' project and team management experience in ecological consultancy across Scotland, Ireland, and England to the role. Prior to joining LUC in June 2026, Anita was a regional director at WSP, leading the Scotland and Ireland nature services teams across four offices in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland. Prior to that, she spent 10 years at Wood plc where she had a strong focus on onshore wind and large-scale linear projects. Anita is a chartered ecologist and a chartered environmentalist and holds several protected species licences from NatureScot and Natural England. In 2025, she was named in the ENDS Power List - an annual ranking of the 100 most influential environmental professionals. In her new role, Anita and the wider ecology team will collaborate with the organisation's landscape, planning and historic environment teams on a range of projects. LUC has delivered and planned multiple schemes in Scotland and Northern Ireland, including the proposed Rivox Wind Energy Hub in Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire Council's Local Nature Conservation Sites, and collaboration with the Northern Ireland department for education to help modernise schools across the country. Anita said, "Having a positive outcome for people and nature and leaving the world in a better place is very important to me and I'm looking forward to working with LUC to do that. You can't have positive outcomes for nature within consultancy without a strong people-centred culture and I am passionate about supporting and encouraging all individuals equally. My decision to move to LUC was based on the alignment core values, and it feels like an auspicious time to join this proudly employee-owned company as they celebrate 60 years of independence and of achieving positive outcomes for people and nature." Steve Jackson-Matthews, executive director of ecology at LUC, added, "This appointment reflects the continued growth of LUC's ecology team in Scotland. We're delighted to welcome Anita, whose extensive experience in ecological consultancy across the UK and Republic of Ireland will strengthen the team as we continue to grow our portfolio of projects."

WSP brings solutions and emerging talent together at WISA 2026. 28th July 2026 WSP in Africa used its participation at the WISA 2026 Biennial Conference and Exhibition to connect practical water-sector innovation with the development of emerging professionals. Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 22 to 24 July under the theme "Rethink Amanzi - Securing Our Future", the conference brought the sector together to focus on resilient infrastructure and stronger professional capacity. A central part of WSP's involvement was the Young Water Professionals Hackathon, developed with WISA's Young Water Professionals. Launched on 19 March, the initiative attracted 78 initial entries from early-career professionals and students. Eighteen teams progressed to the final phase and were evaluated by an adjudication panel on 13 July. The teams worked on four challenges identified by experienced water-sector professionals. These addressed access to hydrological data, municipal water losses, public confidence in water reuse, and the sustainable management of brine from mine-water treatment. The finalists had to demonstrate a clear solution supported by evidence or sound logic, together with a realistic route to implementation. Their submissions also had to account for cost, risk, likely benefits, and the operational conditions in which the proposed solution would need to work. Team AquaLink was recognised as the winning team for hydrological data access, with Team Emlanjeni HUB as runner-up. An individual submission, Nontobeko Mngwengwe, won the municipal water-loss category, followed by Team SkyLeak. Team IsOurH2Okay took first place for water reuse and public acceptance, with Team Maji Safi Consultancy as runner-up. The selected teams presented their concepts at the conference and received certificates and gift vouchers. "The Hackathon gave young professionals the opportunity to work on problems the sector is dealing with now, rather than hypothetical classroom exercises," says Heidi Snyman, Strategic Technical Advisor: Earth & Environment, WSP in Africa. "The quality of the submissions showed technical imagination and a strong awareness of South Africa's institutional and operational constraints." WSP specialists Snyman, Jacques Schmidt, Martin Pryor, Evashan Moodliar, Priya Moodley, and Lee Boyd helped shape and support the programme. Technical insight across the water system. WSP's wider conference programme reflected the relationship between water efficiency, infrastructure planning, and future energy development. Marunel de Beer presented Water Pinch, a tool to reduce freshwater demand and improve water-use efficiency for mining. Her presentation examined how the tool can support more efficient water use across mining operations. WSP also led the workshop Do Construction Safety has sufficient water for green hydrogen production? The project funded by the Water Research Commission examines the availability and quality of water that could support South Africa's green hydrogen ambitions. Priya Moodley facilitated the workshop and led the overview; Lee Boyd presented the water-resource findings, and Martin Pryor addressed treatment requirements. The workshop considered the trade-offs that need to inform green hydrogen planning in a water-scarce country, including competition for available resources, plant reliability, and energy security. Snyman also participated in a workshop on upskilling and mentorship for career growth in the water sector, extending the conference's focus on developing the people needed to build and run future water systems. "WISA creates a valuable meeting point between technical practice, research, public institutions, and the people entering the sector," says Patrick Riley, Director: Water & Maritime, WSP in Africa. "The work presented this year showed that water resilience depends on ideas that can survive real operating conditions and on professionals who can carry those ideas into delivery." Recognising a career of service to the sector. Its Dr Ralph Heath attended the WISA/WSP Leadership Dinner hosted by WSP on 21 July but did not attend the conference as he is settling into retirement. He was missed as this was the first WISA biennial conference in decades that he did attend and contribute to the programme. Heath, a Strategic Advisor at WSP in Africa, is a former WISA president and Senior Fellow of WISA. "Ralph has made a lasting contribution to WISA and to the wider water profession," says Riley. "We look forward to seeing him at future conferences with fewer responsibilities and more time to enjoy the discussion." WSP's participation at WISA 2026 reflected a common thread across its technical presentations and workshops. South Africa's water challenges require solutions that can work under real-world operating conditions and professionals with the skills to sustain them. WSP in Africa is hiring! To find out more about available opportunities, check out the Careers page on its website or look out for updates on its LinkedIn page, @WSPinAfrica.