2027 ITE CO/WY Section Officer Election- Open 10/21 through 11/20
Posted by cowyite on Oct. 15, 2026 / Colorado-Wyoming Section Notifications / Subscribe 0
Election Information
This election poll is to determine the 2027 ITE CO/WY Section Officers. Only ITE CO/WY members are able to vote, and responses are kept anonymous. Voting will open on Wednesday, October 21 at 12:01 AM and close at 11:59 PM on Friday, November 20, 2026. A summary of candidate information can be found below. Please contact the Section Webmaster with any concerns or comments.
The election survey can be found in the "Member Area" of your ITE page under "Surveys" or can be found here: ITE Mountain District - Surveys. You will need to sign into your ITE member account to access the survey.
Secretary/Treasurer
Charlotte Frei
I am the Transportation Manager for the Town of Jackson and Teton County, where I lead multimodal transportation planning, policy, and capital program development. My experience spans the public and private sectors and includes transportation planning, traffic engineering, transit, parking, safety, and mobility strategy.
I am interested in serving as Secretary/Treasurer to become more actively involved in ITE and help strengthen connections among transportation professionals across Colorado and Wyoming. I look forward to staying current on emerging projects, practices, and trends in the region while getting to know and learn from the engineers and planners working on them. I would be excited to contribute my time and experience to the continued success of the ITE CO/WY Section.
Vice-President
Lindsey Lehto
I am excited about the opportunity to serve as Vice President for the ITE Colorado/Wyoming Section, as I enjoy being a part of a community that gives everyone a chance to expand their knowledge, network, and accessibility in the growing transportation field. Currently, I am a Project Manager at Benesch, and I concentrate on roadway and civil design for local agencies across Colorado. Before moving back to my hometown, the Mile High City, in 2022, I started my career in Tucson, Arizona, where I focused on traffic operations and planning—a great introduction to our profession.
My journey in ITE began as a student at the University of Arizona, where I was attracted to the local mentorship and networking opportunities the student chapter had to offer. Post-graduation, I joined the Southern Arizona ITE (SAITE) chapter to learn more about the key issues of the local region. As a younger professional, I was encouraged to develop my leadership skills within the local chapter by taking on organizing section events and managing budgets and financial records. This experience has given me valuable insight into section operations and strengthened my commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive community.
Because of the support and growth that I received early on in my career, I would like to provide the same for others through this role. I am looking forward to continuing the success of the section, and I would like to thank you for your support and consideration.
President
Iris La
Iris La is a project engineer in the Traffic Engineering group at the City of Aurora. Her work focuses on signal timing, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and traffic calming initiatives. She frequently collaborates with her colleagues on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, addressing resident requests and implementing safety improvements throughout the city. Iris holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Irvine, and a master’s degree in civil engineering from CU Denver. She is now pursuing her PhD at CU Denver, where her research explores safety and operational needs for arterials and transit systems.
While completing her master’s degree, Iris served as President of the CU Denver ITE Student Chapter, where she worked to expand student exposure to transportation engineering and connect students with professional mentors. Supporting the next generation of engineers is one of her greatest passions, and she has helped students find internships, organized events with industry speakers, and encouraged underrepresented groups to explore careers in transportation.
Outside of work and school, Iris enjoys bouldering, backpacking, snowboarding, and exploring Colorado with her husband, two dogs, and two cats in their camper van.
Iris values the role ITE plays in creating a welcoming community for both professionals and students. She is passionate about fostering inclusivity, encouraging student involvement, and ensuring members feel supported at every stage of their careers. Drawing on her experience as both a section officer and student chapter leader, Iris looks forward to helping the Colorado/Wyoming Section continue to thrive, grow stronger, and provide even more opportunities for connection, learning, and engagement as President.
How to Vote
- Follow the above link to the MDITE Member Area, the secure location where District surveys are stored for access by users.
- You may log in using your ITE Member ID (assigned by ITE International) OR the primary email address you have on file with ITE International. If this is your first time logging in to the Mountain District website, please use the "forgot username/password" link to retrieve your password using the email address you have on file with ITE International. Note that you must be current on your ITE dues to login as a member. Please check your member status and contact details on ite.org.
- After logging in, find the "Surveys" Section under the "Member Area" header on the left side of the page.
- Select "2027 ITE CO/WY Section Officer Election"
- Fill out and submit your ballot. Note only one survey submission is allowed and due to the anonymization of Member votes, resubmissions are not allowed.
- Please contact the Section Webmaster if you experience any technical issues.
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