David serves as Lea+Elliott’s President and CEO. He directs company operations, supports national and international client and teaming partner engagements, and brings senior-level expertise in automated transit technologies and feasibility assessments.
David is one of Lea+Elliott’s leading airport mobility, planning specialists, with deep knowledge gained from worldwide analysis and benchmarking of urban and airport mobility projects, giving him a comprehensive understanding of both historical and emerging automated transit technologies. David was the lead author of ACRP Report 37 – Planning and Implementing APM systems at Airports. He is active in key professional organizations including APTA, ACI, and ACC.
David began his career in construction management before receiving his Masters in Transportation Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
Project Experience
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Plane Train and Skytrain
- Washington Dulles International Airport AeroTrain and Planning Studies
- Singapore Changi International Airport APMs
- Abu Dhabi International Airport APM Planning Studies
Interesting Questions and Answers
- Who is someone you admire, and why? – Dennis Elliott, one of the co-founders of the firm is someone I admire. From my first interview with him to our most recent correspondence, he exudes confidence, intelligence and kindness.
- What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job? – The best skills that I hope to bring to my job as an APM planner and company Regional Director are listening, evaluating and implementing.
- Name a few of your daily habits (other than a shower and brushing your teeth). – Regular exercise and personal engagement first thing in the morning are important daily habits for me to get a weekday started.