Reply Oakland County has hired a nationally recognized leader in the development of connected and automated vehicle technologies and a former state transportation director to lead the development of its strategic initiative for mobility. (Shutterstock) PONTIAC, MI — Oakland County has hired a nationally recognized leader in the development of connected and automated vehicle technologies and a former state transportation director to lead the development of its strategic initiative for mobility, officials announced in a news release Wednesday. American Center for Mobility President and CEO Kirk Steudle will head the county's plan of focusing on expanding its existing and new businesses in "this emerging and vital sector of the automotive economy," Oakland County Executive David Coulter said in a news release.