Kapsch Executive Joins ITS America Board, Bringing Tolling Expertise

JB Kendrick, President of Kapsch TrafficCom North America, appointed to ITS America's Board of Directors

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:26pm

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The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) has appointed JB Kendrick, President of Kapsch TrafficCom North America, to its Board of Directors. Kendrick joins the board's mission of guiding ITS America's policy priorities and advancing the deployment of intelligent transportation technology across the United States.

Why it matters

Kendrick's appointment underscores Kapsch's position at the convergence of tolling infrastructure and intelligent transportation, with a shared commitment to safer, smarter roads. As the transportation industry confronts the challenge of integrating safety, connectivity, and revenue systems, Kendrick's expertise in navigating international supply chain complexity and domestic regulatory mandates will be invaluable.

The details

As President of the North American arm of Vienna-based Kapsch TrafficCom, a global transportation technology provider, Kendrick brings firsthand experience in areas that have become central concerns for ITS America members and transportation policymakers. Kapsch and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority recently launched the world's first production-level C-V2X tolling system on the Triangle Expressway (NC-540), demonstrating that connected vehicle tolling has moved from aspiration to operational reality.

  • In February 2026, Kapsch and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority launched the world's first production-level C-V2X tolling system on the Triangle Expressway (NC-540).
  • Kendrick joined Kapsch in 2017 and was appointed President of North America in 2021.

The players

JB Kendrick

President of Kapsch TrafficCom North America, a global transportation technology provider.

Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America)

A non-profit organization that guides policy priorities and advances the deployment of intelligent transportation technology across the United States.

Kapsch TrafficCom

A globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility, with successful projects in more than 50 countries.

North Carolina Turnpike Authority

The state agency responsible for the Triangle Expressway (NC-540), where Kapsch and the Authority launched the world's first production-level C-V2X tolling system.

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What they’re saying

“Transportation has always been a safety mission, and ITS is how we deliver on it at scale. I'm grateful for this opportunity to help shape how these tools are deployed – not just for revenue, but for the ambulance that needs a clear path, and the driver who needs a warning before they see the backup.”

— JB Kendrick, President, Kapsch TrafficCom North America

“JB's command of transportation operations, combined with her deep understanding of how tolling and connected vehicle technologies intersect, makes her an invaluable voice as we work to advance smarter, safer transportation systems. We're delighted to welcome her to the ITS America Board of Directors.”

— Laura Chace, President and CEO, ITS America

What’s next

The appointment of JB Kendrick to the ITS America Board of Directors is expected to help guide the organization's policy priorities and advance the deployment of intelligent transportation technology across the United States.

The takeaway

Kendrick's appointment to the ITS America Board reflects the growing convergence of tolling infrastructure and intelligent transportation systems, as the industry works to integrate safety, connectivity, and revenue systems into a coherent policy and technology framework.