Experience

Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG)
• Transportation Director

  • May 2018 - Present


Pima Association of Governments

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Transportation Planning Director

  • Feb 2011 - May 2018

  Oversee all transportation planning activities required of PAG as the federally mandated Metropolitan Planning Organization. Responsible for/supervise development of the multi-modal (roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, aviation, rail) 20-year long range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the 5-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) which together secure as much as $100 million annually in federal and state transportation funding for the Tucson metropolitan region. Coordinate needed public involvement and outreach programs related to transportation plans and programs. Regularly conduct meetings, manage consultants, design planning programs, schedules and budgets, develop reports and recommendations and make presentations on transportation and related issues to committees, local government administrators, legislative bodies and the general public. Show less

• Transportation Planning Manager

  • Oct 2004 - Jan 2011

  Responsible for supervision of the transportation planning work elements within PAG’s Overall Work Program (OWP), including management of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Transportation Alternatives/Enhancements, Legislative Policy and Review and the Region’s Long-Range Plan. Directly responsible for the allocation of over $100 million annually in available funding for transportation projects within the region’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) which is a process by which the region develops an annual plan for allocating over $100 million in available funding to eligible transportation projects and programs. This coordination requires excellent working relationships with the regions multiple jurisdictions and an understanding of state and federal regulations regarding TIP development. Show less

• Policy Manager

  • Oct 2001 - Oct 2004

  Assist the Transportation Planning Director in the articulation and implementation of regional planning policies, procedures and opinions. Work with PAG technical staff to produce documentation that is consistent and worded appropriately for the target audience. Develop summaries and conduct analyses for local officials on PAG’s Regional Council, Management Committee, and Transportation Planning Committee (TPC) to assist them in making informed policy decisions for the region. Oversee development of PAG response and comment on major planning initiatives. Analyze, develop and prepare internal/external policy and legal documents such as the Overall Program of Work, PAG Bylaws, PAG Articles of Incorporation, and bylaws for various committees. Track and analyze legislation at the Federal, state and local levels. Show less



Tucson Metro Chamber

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Director

  • Sep 2000 - Sep 2001

  Recruit and retain members. Supervise the sales department of twelve (12) employees (appointment setters, secretary, support specialists and sales specialists). Supervise ad sales for monthly publication “OUTLOOK”. Design and manage revenue generating projects such as the Chamber’s membership directory, map project, and relocation guide. Administer and develop affinity relationships on behalf of the Chamber membership.

• Government Affairs Manager

  • Jan 1998 - Sep 2000

  Assist the Governmental Affairs Director to implement policies set by the Board of Directors in the Governmental Affairs, Public Affairs, Education and Cultural Development Divisions. Maintain relationships with various governmental bodies and community groups dealing with related issues. Administer committee meetings including facility arrangements, agenda, background material, minutes and meeting notice preparation. Interpret related issues as they affect the business community and communicate these issues to respective committees and staff. Develop lines of communication with government officials and community leaders. Assist Chamber membership, whenever possible, to address government related problems. Administer special events. Apprise elected and appointed officials at the city and county levels of Chamber policies and positions. Show less


Finn Associates
• United Kingdom
• Project Planner

  • 1996 - 1997


US Army Reserve

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sergeant

  • Apr 1985 - Apr 1993

  Awarded the Army Achievement Medal for outstanding leadership qualities. Awarded the Army Achievement Medal for outstanding leadership qualities.