Jackson, Miss. (March 23, 2026) — Neel-Schaffer is pleased to announce that Clarke Chauvin, PE, PTOE, PMP, has been named the firm’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Practice Lead. In this role, he will help guide the firm’s growing ITS practice, supporting clients with innovative solutions that improve safety, mobility, and system performance across transportation networks.

Chauvin joined Neel-Schaffer in 2024 and served as a Traffic Senior Project Manager based in the firm’s Baton Rouge, Louisiana, office. He brings 13 years of experience focused on ITS, traffic signal design, and traffic studies, along with a strong background delivering projects for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

Chauvin has long been a passionate advocate for ITS. His experience spans every stage of traditional ITS engineering, from planning and analysis to design and construction, as well as maintenance and upgrades. He has helped pioneer new technology deployments, including Louisiana’s first adaptive signal corridor, the state’s first connected vehicle corridor, safety bays along the world’s longest bridge, and most recently, developing new AI applications to increase intersection safety.

“Clarke has both the technical background and the field experience that really matter in ITS,” said Nick Ferlito, PE, PTOE, an Executive Vice President who serves as Neel-Schaffer’s Louisiana Area Manager. “He understands what it takes to make these systems work in real-world conditions and support agency operations. He’ll play a key role as we continue to build this area.”

As ITS Practice Lead, Chauvin will focus on advancing Neel-Schaffer’s capabilities in the planning, design, and deployment of transportation technologies, including connected vehicle systems, traffic signal systems, and integrated corridor management solutions. His work will support agencies as they navigate increasing demands on transportation systems with practical, scalable solutions.

“Transportation agencies are being asked to do more with the systems they already have, and ITS is a big part of that,” said Robert Walker, PE, Chief Operating Officer. “Clarke’s experience across both foundational and emerging technologies makes him well-suited to lead this practice. We’re excited to see how he continues to grow our team and support our clients across the Southeast.”

“ITS improves our roadways by increasing efficiency, safety, and mobility for drivers, often at lower costs than traditional transportation solutions. With technology advancing faster every day, it’s never been more exciting to be in ITS. I’m excited to help grow these capabilities at Neel-Schaffer, helping our teams provide the highest value to our transportation partners.”

Chauvin earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University, where he also gained early experience as a co-op engineer with LADOTD.

About Neel-Schaffer, Inc.

Neel-Schaffer is a multi-disciplined engineering, planning, and construction management firm with offices throughout the South. Founded in 1983, the firm was ranked 180th on Engineering News-Record’s list of the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms for 2025.