Leadership Update

July 15, 2026

We would like to take a moment to recognize Hari Nair of the Virginia Department of Transportation for the leadership and dedication he has demonstrated over the past two years while serving as Chair of the AASHTOWare Pavement Task Force. During his tenure, Hari contributed a wealth of knowledge and devoted significant time to both the task force and the broader user community.

While Hari will remain an active member of the task force, he will transition out of his role as Chair beginning in July. We are pleased to welcome Ian Rish of the Georgia Department of Transportation as the incoming Chair of the Pavement Task Force. Additionally, we are excited to announce that Jason Simmons of the Utah Department of Transportation will begin serving as Vice Chair.

We look forward to the knowledge and guidance that both Ian and Jason will bring and are excited about what we can accomplish over the next two years under their leadership.