ITS America Welcomes New General Counsel and Director of Environmental Affairs
Posted on: Thursday, 20 March 2008, 06:00 CDT
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) announced the addition of Leslie Bellas as General Counsel and Director of Environmental Affairs. In addition to general corporate matters, Ms. Bellas is responsible for developing and implementing an environmental program that identifies, quantifies and captures the environmental benefits of ITS.
"Leslie joins our team at an important stage in ITS America's development," said ITS America President and CEO Scott F. Belcher. "She was selected for this newly created role based on her strong legal background and track record in overseeing environmental programs and initiatives. We view sustainability as integral to ITS America's continued success."
Prior to joining ITS America, Ms. Bellas worked as an attorney in the Division of Investigations at the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission. She spent 10 years as a trial attorney working in the Environmental Enforcement Section at the U.S. Department of Justice. Her legal experience includes serving as lead trial and settlement counsel for the largest environmental enforcement action ever filed by the United States of America.
Ms. Bellas holds a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. in Political Science from Barnard College, Columbia University.
She can be reached at 800-374-8472 ext. 4239 and lbellas@itsa.org.
About the Intelligent Transportation Society of America
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America is the leading advocate for technologies that improve the safety, security and efficiency of the nation's surface transportation system. Our members include private corporations, public agencies, and academic institutions involved in the research, development and design of Intelligent Transportation Systems technologies that enhance safety, increase mobility and sustain the environment. www.itsa.org
Source: Business Wire
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