AASHTO's board of directors elected Iowa Department of Transportation Director Paul Trombino, III, association president. David Bernhardt, P.E., commissioner of the Maine Department of Transportation, was elected vice president. Trombino will primarily focus on ensuring AASHTO is well positioned to serve its member departments. He said his primary emphasis will be on implementing AASHTO's new strategic plan, including completing a thorough review of the association's committee structure.