k Hegemier is currently the Managing Director of Infrastructure for DriveOhio, a center formed within OhioDOT to focus on Smart Mobility. His current duties include the development of standards for connected and automated vehicles to be deployed in the state. He is currently involved in many national CAV efforts, including leading the AV Pooled Fund Study and is a Board member for ITS Midwest as well as the OmniAir Consortium, a global certification entity for technologies, including connected vehicles. He received his degree in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University and has over 21 years of Intelligent Transportation System experience.