George Villarreal brings over 21 years of expertise in Safety, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Traffic Engineering. His experience includes developing ITS and traffic signal PS&E packages, managing construction contracts, and leading maintenance crews for ITS, signals, and illumination systems. He has played a key role in statewide programs for ITS Gap Plan Analysis, Traffic Systems Management and Operations (TSMO), and Traffic Incident Management.
Currently, George serves as the Central Region Division Manager for AtkinsRéalis, where he oversees Project Managers working in ITS, Traffic Engineering, Traffic Planning, Asset Management, and Architecture. Notably, he is the Project Manager for a $20M Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment (ATCMTD) project for the Nevada Department of Transportation, implementing cutting-edge traffic technologies in Las Vegas. Additionally, he manages the Central Texas Construction Partnership Program (CPP) in the Austin region, developing a regional construction data platform to streamline data sharing among local agencies.
Previously, George served as Deputy Director of the Traffic Safety Division at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) from 2017 to 2022. In this role, he led multiple sections, including Traffic Management, Traffic Engineering, Behavioral Traffic Safety, and Crash Data Analysis. He was instrumental in launching the TRF Special Crews section, which strategically deployed specialized ITS and signal staff statewide. George also contributed to the ITSA Smart Infrastructure Committee, representing TxDOT in discussions around the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
A proud Austin resident, George has two daughters in college and is excited to be engaged, with wedding plans in the near future.