Keynote speaker: Don’t rob others by refusing to change Keynote speaker: Don’t rob others by refusing to change Chad Hymas urges ATSSA members to embrace change and innovation to save lives Pam / Wednesday, February 17, 2021 0 5780 Article rating: No rating For the first five years after he became a quadriplegic in a farming accident, Chad Hymas refused to pursue his love of scouting for elk. Finally, after his father invited him again, said it wasn’t about him and said he would take his two sons himself, Hymas answered the challenge. That was a turning point for Hymas and one he keeps constantly before him by posting a photo of his son from that day. Hymas, who was injured near his home in Utah on April 3, 2001, was the keynote speaker for ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. He took part in the Convention’s second general session today, which also included a Government Relations Panel featuring Sen. Shelly Moore Capito, (R-W.Va.), American Highway Users Alliance President & CEO Laura Perrotta and ATSSA Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith discussing their outlook on transportation funding. ATSS Foundation Board Chair Dave Krahulec provided an update on Foundation efforts and fundraising events. Read more
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