GVF Celebrates 35th Annual Meeting, Recognizes 2025 Leadership Awards

From L to R: GVF Deputy Executive Director Maureen Farrell; SEPTA Interim General Manager Scott Sauer; Congresswoman Madeleine Dean; DVRPC Executive Director Ariella Maron; PennDOT Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll; GVF Executive Director Rob Henry

King of Prussia, PA

GVF, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 and dedicated to inspiring mobility choices for all, hosted its 35th Annual Meeting. GVF's signature events, such as the 35th Annual Meeting, provide an opportunity for executive professionals and elected officials to network and hear from prominent speakers and leaders in the transportation industry.

GVF's 35th Annual Meeting was a celebration of GVF's 35 years of transportation advocacy, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Executive Director Rob Henry reflected on the milestone:

“As GVF celebrates its 35th anniversary, this milestone reflects our long-standing commitment to innovation, partnerships, and continuing to be a thought-leader in helping to shape the future of mobility. We were pleased to honor our 2025 Leadership Award recipients and have a thoughtful panel discussion with prominent leaders at the federal, state and regional level at our 35th Annual Meeting.”- Rob Henry, GVF's Executive Director

From L to R: GVF Executive Director Rob Henry; Congresswoman Madeleine Dean; PennDOT Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll; SEPTA Interim General Manager Scott Sauer; DVRPC Executive Director Ariella Maron

The panel consisted of Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, PennDOT Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll, SEPTA Interim General Manager Scott Sauer, and DVRPC Executive Director Ariella Maron. The panel was moderated by Rob Henry, GVF's Executive Director, and the conversation revolved around the importance of funding transit and mobility projects in Southeast Pennsylvania. The region contributes significantly to the entire state's economy, with approximately 40% of statewide economic activity, 38% of Pennsylvania's tax base, and 32% of the state's population occupying only 5% of the land (Economy League of Greater Philadelphia).

GVF's Leadership Awards

GVF’s Leadership Awards celebrate those advancing transportation solutions that improve mobility for all.

2025 Leadership Awardees:

• Connected Communities Award - Ernie McNeely, Manager, Lower Merion Township

• Innovation Award – Brian Hamill, Head of Corporate Services, Vanguard

• Planning Leadership Award - Lower Providence Township

• Private Sector Leadership Award - GSK

• Advocacy Award - Laura Manion, President and CEO, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry

• Public Sector Leadership Award - SEPTA

• Engineering Leadership Award - Bowman Consulting Group

• Peter P. Quinn Leadership Award - Suzanne Ryan, Regional External Affairs Manager, PECO

• GVF Praetor Award - Jeff Guzy, GVF Board Past President, Executive Director, RK&K

From L to R: Ernie McNeely, Manager, Lower Merion Township; Brian Hamill, Head of Corporate Services; Lower Providence Township Assistant Manager Paul Donnelly, Manager EJ Mentry, Board Vice-Chair Sarah Charles, Board Chair Dr. Janine Darby, Board Member Terri Neugeglise, Board Member Gary Neights

From L to R: Stu Gold, Head of Facilities and Engineering in Upper Providence, Kim Gauthier, Head of Facilities and Engineering in Upper Merion, GSK; Laura Manion, President and CEO of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry; Scott Sauer, Interim General Manager, SEPTA.

From L to R: Casey Moore, GVF Board Vice-President, Vice-President and Regional Manager, Bowman; Suzanne Ryan, GVF Board Member, Regional External Affairs Manager, PECO; Jeff Guzy, GVF Board Past President, Executive Director, RK&K

GVF Team from L to R: Maureen Farrell, Deputy Executive Director; Kaitlin Valliere, TDM Manager, Rob Henry, Executive Director

Contact Kaitlin Valliere | KValliere@gvftma.com | 570-498-4553