Quarterhill Inc. announced the appointment of Pasquale T. (Pat) Deon, Sr. to its Board of Directors. Mr. Deon brings a wealth of experience in tolling, ITS, and business leadership to Quarterhill. As the former Chairman of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") and current Vice Chairman of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Mr. Deon has played a pivotal role in advancing large-scale transportation initiatives.

He is also an accomplished entrepreneur and community leader with extensive business experience in the real estate, energy, hospitality, and beverage industries. During his 25-year tenure as Chair of SEPTA, the nation's sixth-largest public transit system, Mr. Deon led significant expansions and technological innovations, contributing to a billion-dollar capital budget, increasing ridership, and maintaining balanced budgets. His leadership also helped secure over $800 million in project financing, earning him recognition along the way, such as the "Outstanding Public Transportation Board Member Award" from the American Public Transportation Association.

Beyond SEPTA, Mr. Deon has been recognized for his leadership roles on several influential boards, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, the Delaware River Port Authority, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, and the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Mr. Deon's entrepreneurial achievements are equally noteworthy. As the owner of Progressive Management, his business holdings span diverse industries, including real estate, energy, hospitality, and regulated gaming.

He is also the Executive Chairman of SportsContentCo, LLC, a data supplier to the sports betting industry and serves on the board of Independence Health Group, Pennsylvania's largest insurance company. Mr. Deon's dedication to his community has included support for the Special Olympics, Pennsylvania March of Dimes, the American Red Cross, and other notable organizations and foundations, which reflects his commitment to civic and philanthropic endeavors.