Leadership Team
ETC Corporation has over 100 professionals dedicated to creating innovative solutions for the toll industry. It is led by a management team comprised of some of the most experienced and respected individuals in the industry. This exceptional team collectively represents the full scope of technical expertise, management capability and skill sets to effectively and efficiently deliver large-scale electronic toll collection projects.
- Tim Gallagher
- Ted Hull-Ryde
- Simon Cheng
- Mickey Myers
- Todd Almond
- Dan Robicheaux
- Cyndi Robinson
- Bob Stewart, P.E.
- Francis "Fran" O'Connor
Tim Gallagher
The founder and Managing Director of ETC Corporation has nearly two decades of direct toll experience and is a recognized expert in the field of information systems for the transportation industry. From his beginnings as a software design engineer for the Los Alamos National Laboratory to his design and management of the world’s first commercial electronic toll collection system, Mr. Gallagher has provided industry leadership throughout his career, including being a key contributor to large-scale toll facilities throughout the U.S. and abroad. Under his guidance, ETC Corporation has grown to be one of the most trusted and respected transportation-related businesses, providing innovative, reliable and cost-efficient solutions for today’s advanced transportation needs.
Ted Hull-Ryde
Mr. Ted Hull-Ryde currently serves as Director of Special Projects, overseeing all aspects of advancing the business development activities and directing the sales and marketing activities for ETC Corporation. Mr. Hull-Ryde is ETC Corporation’s liaison, acting as the technical and business interface with domestic and international corporate-level clients. Mr. Hull-Ryde is a seasoned professional with 22 years of broad-based experience in market introduction and strategic development of Web-based and client/server software applications, including integrated Internet security solutions, financial forecasting, and portfolio management software as well as toll system solutions.
Simon Cheng
Mr. Simon Cheng serves as Director of Program Operations for ETC Corporation. He provides the oversight and experience for determining the technical direction for meeting business goals and objectives, including directing technical resources in integration projects; leading technical teams in the development of requirement specifications and systems design; developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and milestones; and overseeing software development life cycles. He possesses in-depth knowledge and field-proven experience in enterprise-scale systems integration, specializing in project management, software design and development, and systems analysis. Mr. Cheng joined ETC Corporation in 2002 and has more than 14 years experience in information technology and software implementation for the toll system industry.
Mickey Myers
Mr. Mickey Myers serves as the Director of Plans and Controls for ETC Corporation. He was instrumental in establishing ETC Corporation's plans, controls and reporting systems incorporating Critical Path Methodologies. With more than 20 years experience in costing and schedule control analysis, including material requirements planning, contracts administration, and project accounting in the toll industry, Mr. Myers is recognized as an expert in automated project management systems. He remains active in various user forums, staying abreast of industry standards and the latest developments in Project Management and Controls.
Todd Almond
Mr. Todd Almond serves as Director of Programs for toll and other transportation-related projects, where he is responsible for the facilitation of integration activities, software development, installation, and maintenance projects. Mr. Almond is an experienced and accomplished leader with nearly 15 years of transportation industry experience spanning construction management, systems engineering, installation management, software development, and electronic toll and traffic management systems. His extensive background includes overall project management responsibility for specification, design, development, and implementation of system solutions involving radio frequency identification systems.
Dan Robicheaux
Mr. Dan Robicheaux is a Director of Programs for ETC Corporation, responsible for the program management of major customers and in providing direction and guidance to ETC Corporation’s product development and delivery. Mr. Robicheaux has vast experience in the field of information systems for the transportation industry. Specializing in electronic toll and traffic management systems, Mr. Robicheaux has experience at all levels within the electronic toll collection industry, including system design and architecture, software development and support, systems integration, and project management.
Cyndi Robinson, PHR
Ms. Cyndi Robinson is the Director of Human Resources for ETC Corporation. She is responsible for all Human Resource functions including recruiting, employee relations, benefits, and payroll administration. Ms. Robinson has more than 15 years of experience in Human Resources and Compensation management as well as a Professional in Human Resources certification. Additionally, she has 10 years of experience working with companies that have government contracts, and is well versed in the Executive Orders associated with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Ms. Robinson's experience also includes more than six years in call center, maintenance operations and direct recruiting, as well as remote management of employees in 37 states.
Bob Stewart, P.E.
Mr. Bob Stewart, P.E., serves as the Director of Engineering Services for ETC Corporation. Mr. Stewart has 34 years of experience managing diverse engineering programs. Mr. Stewart is instrumental in the direction of ETC Corporation’s toll system design, integration, and consulting services and has extensive experience with program management and coordinating geographically challenging contracting and subcontracting projects. Mr. Stewart is a licensed engineer in the states of Texas and Louisiana.
Francis "Fran" O'Connor
Mr. Fran O'Connor serves as Vice President of Operations. In this position, Mr. O'Connor provides leadership for ETC's operations and service offerings for ETC's current and future customers. Mr. O'Connor's more than two decades of toll experience includes managing toll and transit customer service operations for some of the nation's largest toll authorities, including many of the agencies participating in the E-ZPass toll collection system, the interoperable electronic toll collection system used on many of the toll bridges and toll roads in the eastern United States. His experience includes developing, negotiating, and implementing large-scale toll-related service contracts and managing annual budgets valued in the millions of dollars. He joined ETC in March 2006.