June 4, 2009
PAG presents 5th annual Swanson regional leadership
award to Tucson District Engineer for ADOT
Greg Gentsch lives and breathes transportation as the Tucson District Engineer for the Arizona Department of Transportation. Gentsch works with all of the Tucson region’s jurisdictions as well as many others.
On May 28, the Pima Association of Governments’ Regional Council recognized Gentsch with the 2008 Thomas L. Swanson Regional Leadership Award for his leadership and communication efforts in working with all the regional players.
“Greg has an outstanding ability to foresee and respond to the various needs of the region,” said Si Schorr, who nominated Gentsch. Schorr is a member of the PAG Regional Council and a member of the Arizona State Transportation Board. “Greg is commended for his professionalism and regional approach in working with PAG member jurisdictions, particularly during the Interstate 10 widening project.”
The Swanson award is given in honor of PAG’s former executive director, the late Thomas L. Swanson, to acknowledge an individual or organization affecting positive change in the Tucson metropolitan region.
Criteria for the Swanson award include:
· Enhancing the regional community despite often restrictive jurisdictional boundaries.
· Promoting cooperation among citizens and local elected officials.
· Providing leadership for regional growth via strong local government representation.