Dave Kearby to lead TRIP as executive director

David Kearby

Dave Kearby is the new executive director of national transportation research nonprofit TRIP.

He replaces Will Wilkins, who retired this year after 36 years of service at TRIP – 33 of which were as executive director.

Kearby served as Central District manager for the Associated General Contractors of Washington for more than a decade and as chairman and board member of TRANSAction, one of Washington State’s first regional transportation partnerships. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Central Washington University and an MBA from Auburn University. He is a certified association executive.

“I know I’m leaving TRIP in good hands,” Wilkins said. “Dave’s experience in surface transportation and his qualifications as a certified association executive make him the perfect choice to lead TRIP.”

Will Wilkins

TRIP is sponsored by insurance companies, equipment manufacturers, distributors and suppliers; businesses involved in highway and transit engineering and construction; labor unions; and organizations concerned with surface transportation.