Collaborate

State Advocacy Working Group

By increasing communication and participation among and between Rt. 66 stakeholders and sectors, the State Advocacy Working Group is working together to solve common problems.

The current goals of the State Advocacy Working Group include:

  • Improve communication and participation among and between sectors (tourism, preservation, associations, transportation, economic and community development) to leverage their work for the benefit of the entire road

State Advocacy Working Group

  • Rhys Martin

    Chair
    Oklahoma Route 66 Association

  • Dwight Cannon

    Route 66 Association of Illinois

  • Casey Claypool

    Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway

  • Jeremy Morris

    Route 66 Association of Missouri

  • VACANT

    Kansas Historic Route 66 Association

  • Dora Meroney

    Old Route 66 Association of Texas

  • Melissa Beasley-Lee

    New Mexico Route 66 Association

  • Nikki Terlesky

    Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona

  • Beth Murray

    California Historic Route 66 Association

  • Dean Kennedy

    Roadie Advisor

  • Kaisa Barthuli

    Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program Manager, National Park Service (retired)

International Advisory Working Group

Route 66 is not just an American road; it is a global phenomenon. As such, it is important that the international community plays a role in helping achieve the mission of The Road Ahead Initiative.

The International Advisory Group is in the process of recruiting members.

International Advisory Group

  • Dries Bessels

    Chair
    The Netherlands