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Regional Representatives

Regional Representatives are here to help you get your program started and keep it running smoothly.
Here are the states where we currently offer the TDS program for FREE!

United States map showing which reps cover each state. See Texas and Georgia maps below

Suzanne Groves – AL, WI
s-groves@tti.tamu.edu

Stacey Tisdale – CT, MA, MI, NY, OH, PA
(210) 321-1232
s-tisdale@tti.tamu.edu

Rubi Mares – KS, NE, MN, MO, NC
(210) 321-1211
r-mares@tti.tamu.edu

Gaby Kolodzy – AZ, CA, CO, NV
(512) 407-1139
g-kolodzy@tti.tamu.edu

Therese Standard – FL, MS, SC, TN
t-standard@tti.tamu.edu

Christy Thomas – AR, OK
(817) 462-0512
c-thomas@tti.tamu.edu

Christine Yager – WA
(979) 314-9571
c-yager@tti.tamu.edu

Valeria Martinez – KY, IL, IN, WV
(915) 521-8110
v-martinez@tti.tamu.edu

Texas 2024-2025 Rep Map

Valeria Martinez
(915) 521-8110
v-martinez@tti.tamu.edu

Rubi Mares
(210) 321-1211
r-mares@tti.tamu.edu

Christy Thomas
(817) 462-0512
c-thomas@tti.tamu.edu

Christine Yager
(979) 314-9571
c-yager@tti.tamu.edu

Gaby Kolodzy
(512) 407-1139
g-kolodzy@tti.tamu.edu

Georgia 2024-2025 Rep Map

 

Suzanne Groves
s-groves@tti.tamu.edu

Therese Standard
t-standard@tti.tamu.edu

Georgia Department of Transportation Project Manager – Dave Adams, (404) 635-2850 Nebraska Project Manager – Jeanne Bietz, (402) 471-0361

For all other state inquiries please contact Stacey Tisdale.
(210) 321-1232
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Teens in the Driver Seat
1100 NW Loop 410, Suite 605
San Antonio, TX 78213
Fax: (210) 321-1299

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