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Our Team

From managing the daily operations that ensure the smooth functioning of the AASHTOWare program activities to developing product strategies that provide solutions meeting your agency’s current and future needs, our product team ensures the delivery of high-quality products and services.

Product Directors – Strategic oversight and management of the product

Our Product Director collaborates with the Task Force to define the vision and strategy of our products, ensuring alignment with program goals and agency needs. They lead cross-functional teams, manage the product lifecycle, and oversee key relationships, delivering innovative solutions and ensuring successful product performance.

While not always directly involved with your agency, they are available for urgent and critical matters and major initiatives requiring higher-level engagement.

Ryan Fragapane
Product Director

rfragapane@aashto.org
202-624-3632

Brian Korschgen
Product Director

Bkorschgen@aashto.org
202-624-8566

Associate Product Managers – Operational management of the product

The Associate Product Manager ensures daily operations run smoothly, aligning the product with user needs and business goals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, they support strategic execution to deliver a reliable, high-quality solution for your agency’s technology needs and help you navigate through the AASHTOWare program.

For non-technical inquiries about AASHTOWare and the Project products and services, the Product Manager is your primary contact.

Ben Sade
Associate Product Manager

bsade@aashto.org
202-750-5567

Maria Robinson
Associate Product Manager

mrobinson@aashto.org
202-624-3559

Customer Success – Member engagement oversight

Our Customer Success Team is committed to improving the member experience at every interaction point within the AASHTOWare program. They work closely with different teams to create strategies for increasing engagement, providing implementation support, and conducting training, as well as collecting agency feedback for product enhancements.

Their aim is to establish solid relationships and assist your agency in getting the most value out of the AASHTOWare products and services.

Tinika Fowlkes
Senior Customer Success Manager

tfowlkes@aashto.org
202-624-5804

Elaine Ferrell
Customer Success Associate

eferrell@aashto.org
202-624-5464

Business Operations – Licensing and agreements management and support

Our Business Operations Team manages all contractual aspects of our software procurement and implementation, ensuring agreements align with organizational policies and legal requirements. They work closely with various stakeholder at your agency to facilitate smooth contract execution and compliance, manage contract lifecycles, and address any issues.

For any licensing and agreement assistance, they are your go-to resource.

Angel Williams
Senior Business Operations Manager

awilliams@aashto.org
202-624-5808

Justin Holmes
Business Operations Coordinator

jholmes@aashto.org
202-624-8480

Alliance Program – Vendor alliance and OpenAPI relationship management

The Alliance Program Manager oversees third-party vendor relationships, ensuring successful collaboration and high-quality product and service delivery. They negotiate contracts, monitor performance, ensure compliance, and coordinate with teams to align services with member needs.

They also work to identify new solutions that meet collective member needs beyond current AASHTOWare offerings.

Shakita Battle-Morrow
Alliance Program Manager

sbattleborrow@aashto.org
202-624-8815

AASHTOWare Leadership

There are a few challenges this team won’t be able to handle; however, if you ever need or want to contact AASHTOWare’s leadership, you’ll have full and direct access.

The Director of AASHTOWare leads the strategic direction and management of the AASHTOWare program, ensuring continuous improvement of software solutions for AASHTO member agencies. Collaborating with AASHTO leadership, the Special Committee on AASHTOWare (SCOA), and various agency stakeholders, he manages budgets, timelines, and resources to deliver successful products, drive growth, and foster innovation.

Keith Platte
Director of AASHTOWare

kplatte@aashto.org
202-624-3697