Judging
Judges for the Great Idea Challenge are recruited from among various levels of experience throught the Michigan transportation community. Judges for each year are listed below.
2019 Judges
- Christoper Gilbertson, PhD, PE - Associate Director, Center for Technology & Training
- Andrew Manty, PE - Research Engineer, Center for Technology & Training
- Lance Malburg - Engineer, Dickinson County Road Commission
2018 Judges
- N/A
2017 Judges
- Christoper Gilbertson, PhD, PE - Associate Director, Center for Technology & Training
- Andrew Manty, PE - Research Engineer, Center for Technology & Training
- Lance Malburg - Engineer, Dickinson County Road Commission
2016 Judges
- Andi Barajas – Challenge Coordinator, Michigan LTAP
- Robert Lindbeck – Engineer/Manager, Alger County Road Commission
- Peter Meingast – Engineering Assistant, Center for Technology & Training
- Drew Roberts – Engineer Intern, Center for Technology & Training
- Pete Torola, PE – Research Engineer, Center for Technology & Training
2015 Judges
- Andi Barajas – Challenge Coordinator, Michigan LTAP
- Lance Malburg - Engineer, Dickinson County Road Commission
- Larry Hummel - Engineer-Manager, Van Buren County Road Commission
- Mike TenBrock - Project Engineer, Kent County Road Commission
2014 Judges
- Christopher Gilbertson, Phd, PE - Senior Research Engineer, Center for Technology & Training
- Mark Jahnke - President, Specialty Claims Services, Inc.
- Jeff Silagy - Transportation Specialist, Michigan DEQ
- Ron Young, PE - Engineer-Manager (retired), Alcona County Road Commission
- Kurt Zachary, PE - Local Program Manager, FHWA Michigan Division
2013 Judges
- Mark Jahnke, President, Specialty Claims Services, Inc.
- John Ryynanen, Training Coordinator, Center for Technology & Training
- Jeff Silagy - Transportation Specialist, Michigan DEQ
- Ron Young, PE - Engineer-Manager (retired), Alcona County Road Commission
- Kurt Zachary, PE - Local Program Manager, FHWA Michigan Division