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Kelly Ferguson

Commander · DISC type D
Vice President, Client Success & Operations at Automotus
📍 Santa Barbara, California, United States

Kelly Ferguson is the Vice President of Client Success & Operations at Automotus, focusing on helping cities manage curb parking to reduce congestion and emissions. With a background from Vanderbilt University and UC Santa Barbara, she previously led cleantech pilot programs at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator. People often describe her as talented, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic.

She is passionate about community and environmental issues, serving on the board of Blue Sky Center, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening rural communities. Previously, she was the Environmental Director for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, where she spearheaded climate adaptation and conservation efforts.

Unique fact: Kelly led the effort to deploy the nations first Zero Emissions Delivery Zone in Santa Monica.

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Current Role
Vice President, Client Success & Operations
Location
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Kelly shows up

Strong-Willed
Candid & Clear
Decisive

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Priorities

Topics Kelly cares about

Curb Management
Her work at Automotus centers on creating safer and more efficient streets by implementing smart loading zones and reducing congestion through technology.
Cleantech Innovation
As the first Director of Pilots at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, she deployed zero-emissions mobility and delivery pilots in the LA region.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Vice President, Client Success & Operations
Automotus
6-2021 - 10-2025
Chief Of Staff
Automotus
8-2018 - 5-2021
Director Market Transformation, Pilots
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
3-2017 - 8-2018
Director, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, Energize CA
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
3-2014 - 2-2017
Environmental Director
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
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Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2008
Master
UC Santa Barbara
2000 - 2004
BS
Vanderbilt University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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