Who would you nominate to the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission?

The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission is a group appointed by the governor to oversee MoDOT.

The Commission is the only group that has operational control over MoDOT and its policies--the governor doesn't (except insofar as he can appoint Commissioners) and the legislator doesn't.

Two Commission spots are opening up in March.

So MoBikeFed's question to you is: Who, in your opinion, would make a great Commissioner--someone who might understand and support bicycling, walking, and transit and well as all the other issues MoDOT is facing, and also would represent Missouri well?

The Commission maintains a balance between Republicans & Democrats; a seat from each party is open. Generally members are community leaders, well respected in their community.

It is usual for the Commission to maintain geographical balance--you can see the distribution of the remaining members after the terms end in March:

Jefferson City (R) - Mike Kehoe (Central)
St. Joseph (D) - David Gach (NW)
Neosho (R) - Rudy Farber (SW corner)
St. Charles (D) - Judge Grace Nichols (St. Louis metro area)

Please leave any and all ideas for great Commission members in the comments below!