RSG is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has selected Charlie Phippen as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Charlie officially stepped into the role on March 17, 2025, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience across professional services, research, and financial services.

Charlie has a proven track record of driving growth, modernizing operations, and leading organizations through strategic transformations. Most recently, he served as CEO of Water Tower Research, where he led the company through a period of significant revenue expansion, operational streamlining, and organizational development. His background also includes leadership roles at Coalition Greenwich, S&P, and Goldman Sachs, where he specialized in strategy, corporate development, and data-driven decision-making.

“RSG has built a strong reputation for delivering trusted research and analytics that help clients navigate complex decisions with confidence,” said Charlie. “As CEO, I’m excited to build on this legacy by driving innovation—leveraging new technologies, expanding our capabilities, and ensuring that we continue to deliver insights that create real value for our clients. The future of data-driven decision-making is evolving rapidly, and RSG is well-positioned to lead the way.”

Charlie’s appointment follows a thorough national search. His expertise in strategic planning, corporate growth, and operational excellence positioned him as the ideal leader to guide RSG through our next phase of innovation and client service.

With deep expertise in data-driven insights, research methodologies, and technology applications, Charlie is committed to expanding RSG’s capabilities and strengthening our position as a leader in collecting, analyzing, and modeling data. His leadership will help RSG continue to deliver on its promise to clients looking to navigate complex mobility, environmental, and economic challenges with clarity.

RSG is excited to join industry experts, technology leaders, and like-minded peers at the Geotab Connect conference in Orlando, Florida, from February 25 to February 27, 2025.

RSG Managing Consultant Kevin Johnson will join a panel to share his perspective on our team's use of Geotab data to deliver deeper insights. The panel discussion will explore how shutdowns and bridge maintenance projects impact regional traffic and supply chain efficiency. Using real-world examples, Kevin and fellow panelists will describe how transportation data reveals key differences between pre-closure and mid-closure traffic trends. These mobility data analytics insights can help organizations develop better mitigation strategies and maintain economic stability.

Who? Kevin Johnson, Managing Consultant (RSG)

What? “Bridging The Data Gap – What Economic Impacts do Bridge Construction and Closures Have on Your City and State?”

Where and When? Kevin will be presenting virtually during Geotab Connect on Wednesday, February 26 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET.

We're excited to gather at the 2025 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting from January 5 to January 9, 2025.

RSGers are presenting posters and lectures on several emerging topics, from big data and household travel surveys to insights into consumer behavior trends.

RSG is proud to be a Bronze Patron of the 104th TRB Annual Meeting, which attracts thousands of transportation professionals from across the world.

A complete list of RSGers’ presentations/sessions is available here.

RSG's Vice President of Finance and Accounting, Michie Blevins, and Resource Planning and Pricing Manager, Tamara Clark, will present at Deltek ProjectCon 2024 on November 14, 2024.

Their presentation session, titled “Turn Insights Into Action: Uncovering Strategies to Empower PMs to Make Data-Driven Decisions,” will showcase how RSG leverages Resource Planning, dynamic dashboards, hub views, and project reports to provide early insights into project budget performance. Their presentation will discuss the challenges faced, the strategies implemented, and the successes achieved in refining these processes to empower project managers and drive organizational success.

Who? Michie Blevins, Vice President of Finance and Accounting (RSG) and Tamara Clark, Resource Planning and Pricing Manager (RSG)

What? “Turn Insights Into Action: Uncovering Strategies to Empower PMs to Make Data-Driven Decisions”

Where and When? Deltek ProjectCon 2024 in Washington, DC, on Thursday, November 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. ET.

RSG Principal Stephen Lawe will present at the 2024 Utah Transportation Conference from November 5 to November 7, 2024.

Stephen will share insights during two sessions. His first session, “Why travel forecasting is more complex and more important than ever before,” will explore the variability of travel behaviors and the opportunities that can come from addressing these challenges. It will also discuss how to improve forecasting in the planning process and what tools are available. The second session, “Quality of Life and Transportation Planning,” will discuss how Utah DOT's UVision planning process can guide statewide, regional, and area-specific planning and policies to deliver aligned transportation action.

Who? Stephen Lawe, Principal (RSG)

What? Two sessions: “Why travel forecasting is more complex and more important than ever before” and “Quality of Life and Transportation Planning”

Where and When? 2024 Utah Transportation Conference at the Mountain America Expo Center, in Sandy, Utah. Stephen will co-lead the travel forecasting session on Tuesday, November 5 from 3:15 to 4:15  p.m. MT. Stephen will also be a panelist during the quality of life and transportation planning session on Wednesday, November 6 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. MT.

About the 2024 Utah Transportation Conference: The Utah Transportation Conference brings transportation industry professionals together for three days of rich learning experiences and an abundance of networking opportunities.

RSG Senior Consultant Robert Wertman, AICP, PTP will co-present during the Future INsight 2024 Indiana MPO + IARC Conference on October 16, 2024.

Robert will be sharing information on our team's work conducting a regional travel model update and regional long-range transportation plan update simultaneously for better planning and modeling integration using tools such as VisionEval. RSG is a proud Bronze sponsor of this event.

Who? Robert Wertman, Senior Consultant (RSG)

What? Robert will be presenting during a session titled “Metropolitan Transportation Plan Tools”

Where and When? 2024 Indiana MPO + IARC Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Wednesday, October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. ET.

RSG Managing Consultant Jonathan Slason will lead a presentation on Burlington's 2030 District's PTP program during the Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association (CATMA) 2024 Transportation Summit on October 15, 2024.

The presentation, titled “Burlington 2030 District and Property Transportation Plans,” will discuss the Burlington 2030 District’s goal of reducing transportation emissions by 50% by 2030. Burlington is the home of one of the nation’s twenty 2030 Districts. The Burlington 2030 District is a private/public partnership working to reduce building energy consumption, water usage, and transportation emissions by 50% by 2030. Jonathan will share how RSG developed a customized survey to analyze and reduce transportation emissions for employees working in member buildings. This initiative provides detailed insights into annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offers strategies for supporting sustainable travel behavior changes.

Who? Jonathan Slason, Managing Consultant (RSG)

What? “Burlington 2030 District and Property Transportation Plans”

Where and When? CATMA 2024 Transportation Summit Transportation Summit in Burlington, Vermont, on Tuesday, October 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET.

RSG Senior Consultant Andrew Rohne will present during the Indiana Transportation Applications Group (ITAG) Meeting on August 21, 2024.

The presentation, titled “Development of a Truck and Light Commercial Vehicle Model in Indianapolis,” will explore the development of a commercial vehicle model for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) using passively collected data. This model offers valuable insights into commercial vehicle movements within Indianapolis, aiding in more accurate transportation planning and decision-making.

Who? Andrew Rohne, Senior Consultant (RSG)

What? “Development of a Truck and Light Commercial Vehicle Model in Indianapolis”

Where and When? ITAG Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Wednesday, August 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET.

Shawn McCloskey joins RSG as a Managing Consultant and brings over 15 years of expertise in travel behavior research. Shawn has managed several large-scale household travel surveys, including regional, statewide, and national projects.

“Solving complex problems through the application of innovative survey methodologies has been a focus throughout my career,” said Shawn. “I’m excited to continue that work at RSG and help build upon our reputation for conducting high-quality research and delivering exceptional client solutions.”

Shawn's ability to deliver innovations in the design and implementation of survey methodologies will help us continue to ensure that the data collected meet clients' modeling and forecasting needs, enhancing the quality and accuracy of transportation planning.

RSG Senior Analyst Emma Butterfield coauthored a paper she will present during the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Summer Meeting of the Noise and Vibration Committee (“2024 AEP80 Summer Meeting”) from July 14-17, 2024.

The presentation, titled “Traffic Noise Modeling of Short Safety Barriers in Maryland,” provides an overview of modeling methods for calculating the noise reduction ability of short barriers in Maryland. While commonly constructed for safety, short barriers have been shown to reduce traffic noise in studies conducted by several state departments of transportation. This presentation extends the prior research to include additional sites measured throughout Maryland.

Who? Emma Butterfield, Senior Analyst (RSG)

What? “Traffic Noise Modeling of Short Safety Barriers in Maryland”

Where and When? TRB's AEP80 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Monday, July 15 from 10:40 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET.