Mr. Donald Shupp is the founder and CEO of Western Pacific Signal (WP Signal), a regional integrator of Adaptive Signal Control-based, Model 2070-based Central Control Systems. Mr. Shupp has 25 years experience with deploying and upgrading various NEMA, Type 170, Type 2070 traffic controllers, and central-based ATMS software for more than 50 local agency clients throughout California and Washington States. Mr. Shupp served as a former chair of the Arterial Operations Committee (AOC) of the Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Committee (MTC). Mr. Shupp holds and associates degree in Computer Maintenance Technology, is a Level II IMSA Traffic Signal Technician, and an active member of ITS California. He has presented several Connected Vehicle Initiative seminars, and related field projects, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration.

A 31-year employee of the City of Santa Rosa, Mr. Michael Fong has been involved with the development and modernization of the traffic signals to meet the demand of today's industry. His responsibilities include the maintenance, design, and implementation of new technologies for Santa Rosa, including adaptive systems from two different manufacturers. The City of Santa Rosa has 170 and 2070 controllers that run the City's traffic signals. Mr. Fong is the network administrator for the Municipal Area Network that interconnects the 200+ traffic signals within the City. He is currently directing a project to upgrade 37 miles of copper interconnect to fiber optics. In addition, Mr. Fong has been an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) moderator for the past ten years. As an IMSA moderator, he has led the certification classes pertaining to traffic signals. He is also a certified fiber optics Instructor for IMSA and the Fiber Optics Association (FOA).