| Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the MPO |
Works closely with the MPO Chair, the Executive Committee,
and the membership of the MPO |
| Attends, conducts, and makes presentations on behalf of the MPO |
| Acts as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and technical advisor to the MPO |
Provides leadership in developing organizational and financial plans and
programs with the MPO and staff, and carries out the plans and policies authorized and directed by the MPO |
| Prepares applications for federal and state funds |
| Meets with various groups including, but not limited to, the MPO and its various committees, metropolitan business organizations, state or federal agency representatives, private citizens and groups, city and county representatives, and other public agency representatives |
| Prepares periodic complex technical and administrative transportation planning documents |
| Participates in intergovernmental review processes, as required |
| 2011 - Current |
Executive Director, MPO (Des Moines) |
| 2010 - 2011: |
Account Manager, State of Iowa, TMS Management Group (Des Moines) |
| 2009 - 2010: |
Transportation Consulting (Ankeny) |
| 2008 - 2009: |
Iowa Transportation Program Manager, MSA Professional Services (Ankeny) |
| 2006 - 2008: |
Senior Project Manager, Snyder & Associates (Ankeny) |
| 2005 - 2006: |
Senior Project Manager/Planner, CH2M Hill (Des Moines) |
| 2002 - 2005: |
Assistant Director of Transportation, Mid-America Regional Council (Kansas City) |
| 1993 - 2002: |
Missouri Department of Transportation (Jefferson City and Kansas City) |
Executive Director