Joseph G. Brimmeier is the chief executive officer of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission where he has successfully implemented Turnpike toll increases, navigated through a 2004 Teamster’s Union strike and launched a program to rebuild “America’s First Superhighway” from the ground up. He is currently leading Turnpike Commission efforts to fulfill its commitment to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to provide billions of dollars in new transportation funding via Act 44 of 2007 while increasing efficiency and reducing operating expenses.

Mr. Brimmeier has more than 30 years of government experience at the local, state and federal levels. He held numerous positions with Allegheny County, served as municipal manger of Monroeville, deputy auditor general for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and chief of staff for US Congressman Ron Klink. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Youngstown State University. Mr. Brimmer became a member of the CCAC Board of Trustees in November 2009.