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, we cover recent appointments and announcements at the American Bus Association, STV, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

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.”

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

'People Movement' is a feature by METRO that focuses on reporting the latest leadership changes, promotions, and personnel news in public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility sectors.