With almost 30 years of experience in the transportation industry in both public and private sectors, Dean brings a wealth of knowledge working in various states, including New York, Virginia, and Florida. Dean is an active member in the TRB ACP20 Freeway Operations Committee and AASHTO Committee on Transportation System Operations, including ITS and Communications Working Groups. He is also an instructor at the National Operations Academy on TSMO/ITS Procurement along with being a technical advisor to National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE).

Dean holds professional certifications such as a PTOE and ITE with registrations in Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas, North Carolina, and Utah. He also has active roles with the Institute of Traffic Engineers, ITS America Broadband Task Force Chair, TRB Freeway Committee and the AASHTO Committee on Transportation Systems Operations.