Bill Graves is a distinguished leader in transportation policy and administration. As the 43rd Governor of Kansas from 1995 to 2003, Graves was instrumental in advancing the state’s transportation infrastructure. His tenure was marked by the signing of a landmark $13-billion comprehensive transportation program, which significantly enhanced highways, railroad infrastructure, airports, and public transit services across Kansas. Following his governorship, Bill Graves made significant contributions to the transportation sector as the President and CEO of the American Trucking Associations.