Experience

California Mobility & Parking Association (CMPA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors - North

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  The California Mobility & Parking Association (CMPA) is purposed to advance the public parking and mobility profession in the state by providing a forum for its members to interact, exchange ideas and information, and to provide technical and legislative support.



Stanford University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director, Stanford Transportation

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Stanford, California In addition to overseeing Stanford's award winning parking & transportation department, I am charged to look for new and innovative enhancements to our Transportation Demand Management offerings to ensure that our customers are provided with world-class programs and services. I will be taking on evolving operational challenges and new opportunities in the field of transportation and mobility services as Stanford plans for the future.

• Director of Parking & Transportation Services

  • May 2014 - Mar 2017

  Stanford, CA Oversee Stanford's award winning and industry leading parking and transportation program and services.



International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2020

  Alexandria, Virginia Served on IPI's Board of Directors. Co-chair of the Sustainability Committee, member and board rep for the Education Development Committee.



Association for Commuter Transportation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Immediate Past President

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Oversaw ACT's Leadership Academy and served on its Executive Committee. Participated in ACT's effort to implement a certification program.

• President

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

  Led the Association that provides training, networking and advocacy for transportation demand management professionals. Directed effort to transition ACT's management to the Community Transportation Association of America. ACT has over 700 members across the country.

• Treasurer

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

  Provided financial oversight, budgeting and accountability for ACT. Created a financial surplus for ACT for 3 years. Lead effort to create financial accountability for ACT's Chapters.



University of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Business Services

  • Oct 2010 - Apr 2014

  Greater Philadelphia Area Oversaw the parking, transportation, mail services and Class of 1923 Ice Rink. I increased the use of alternative commuting modes by 5% over 3 years, put the rink in the black for two straight years after it had lost money for a decade, introduced propane to the Penn Transit fleet and advocated for a new online shipping system.



Sam Schwartz Engineering, PLLC

• Senior Planner

  • Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

  Greater Chicago Area Development of long-term and short-term transportation plans and program implementation. Enhancement of parking and transit operations to improve the customer experience and reduce expenses. Creation of programs and services to increase use of commute options at Universities, campuses, activity centers, and large office buildings. Advocacy and development of funding opportunities for transportation options.



University of Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Transportation & Parking

  • Jul 2005 - Oct 2009

  Greater Chicago Area Directed the efforts and programs of eight staff, two transportation contractors, for $5.2 million Transportation and Parking division that reduced parking demand, increased public transit ridership, carpooling, biking and walking all while increasing parking revenue. Increased ridership on University-funded bus routes 100% in two years, lowering the cost per ride and reducing parking demand 30% by modifying routes to reflect target population trip patterns, simplifying fare payments… Show more Directed the efforts and programs of eight staff, two transportation contractors, for $5.2 million Transportation and Parking division that reduced parking demand, increased public transit ridership, carpooling, biking and walking all while increasing parking revenue. Increased ridership on University-funded bus routes 100% in two years, lowering the cost per ride and reducing parking demand 30% by modifying routes to reflect target population trip patterns, simplifying fare payments, and improved marketing. Improved intermodal connectivity to campus while lowering fares, increasing frequency and lowering costs 90% by convincing University leadership to change operators and growing the user base of the service. Saved the University tens of millions of dollars by mitigating impacts of parking losses from campus construction at little to no cost and eliminated need to create additional parking supply by instituting new programs to foster carpooling, biking, walking and riding transit to campus. Championed and directed campus transit study to accommodate the opening of new 800-bed resident hall while cutting campus transit system budget $250,000 through thoughtful route redesign and prioritization. Partnered with city of Chicago to establish intern program at area universities to grow use of travel options by negotiating a 50-50 cost share between the city and the universities for the interns. Show less



Emory University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Alternative Transportation

  • Mar 2000 - Jun 2005

  Greater Atlanta Area Directed the $3 million transportation program and services including bus system, carpools, vanpools, biking and walking as well as instituting use of alternative fuels. Led four person staff including transportation contractor. Also managed the Clifton Corridor Transportation Management Association. Developed first area vanpool program that grew to 17 operating vanpools with over 200 riders from more than half a dozen employers in less than three years by successfully pursuing and… Show more Directed the $3 million transportation program and services including bus system, carpools, vanpools, biking and walking as well as instituting use of alternative fuels. Led four person staff including transportation contractor. Also managed the Clifton Corridor Transportation Management Association. Developed first area vanpool program that grew to 17 operating vanpools with over 200 riders from more than half a dozen employers in less than three years by successfully pursuing and administering a federal grant. This program saved over 2.5 million vehicles miles traveled annually. Instituted the first TMA-operated shuttle in Atlanta by convincing grant agency of its merit, negotiating with regional transit agency to allow shuttle to use intermodal station, and partnering with local municipality to market this service. This shuttle moved over 10,000 people a month. Implemented the only electric-bus system in Georgia and first at any University by diligently pursuing grant funding through multiple state agencies and partnering with Georgia Power. Operated first car-sharing program in Atlanta by making use of electric vehicles funded through a federal energy grant. Successfully implemented shuttle system to serve Emory's Clairmont Campus, which moves over 10,000 people a day by conducting demographic analysis of ridership and creating schedule and frequency to match ridership projections and budget. Developed and improved programs that helped Emory win the 2004 PACE award for most outstanding large employer commute options program in Atlanta by improving reporting and data gathering, identifying missing and needed services and implementing and marketing new programs. Created a para-transit service at Emory to better serve the needs of the disabled community by analyzing available options and providing recommendation on the option that best fit all criteria and budget. Show less



Atlanta Regional Commission

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Principal Transportation Planner

  • Jan 1997 - Feb 2000

  Greater Atlanta Area Managed planning and technical assistance efforts for the Commute Connections division. By working with various stakeholders, government agencies, business groups and chambers of commerce, established five Transportation Management Associations (TMA) in the Atlanta area. Implemented Atlanta's first regional transportation incentive, the Guarantee Ride Home program. Created guidelines and regulations for providing federal funding to TMAs

• Senior Transportation Planner

  • May 1996 - Jan 1997

  Greater Atlanta Area Directed research and analysis of Commute Connections programs to enhance their effectiveness. Redeveloped ride-matching protocols to focus on interested customers Successfully implemented ARC's teleworking program Developed and instructed the area's first workshop series for the Voluntary Ozone Action Program (VOAP).



Greater North Penn Area Transportation Management Association

• Planner

  • Jul 1995 - Apr 1996

  Greater Philadelphia Area Managed employer outreach, program development, member communications and event planning.