Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Director

Strategic Leadership & Advocacy

Provide strategic leadership and vision for CRTPO, guiding development and implementation of regional transportation policies, programs, and initiatives.
Advocate for transportation investment and policy implementation.
Oversee development and implementation of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP), Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), performance-based planning and programming requirements, public engagement, and all elements of the 3-C metropolitan transportation planning.
Provide direction for major initiatives, such as the Strategic Plan, Beyond 77 Coalition, Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, Discretionary Grants Program, and multimodal activities.

Governance & Regional Collaboration

Serve as the principal advisor to the CRTPO Board and Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC).
Facilitate consensus-building among a diverse Board of elected officials and the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC).
Build and maintain strong working relationships with officials from all member jurisdictions.
Coordinate closely with NCDOT, Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority, Centralina Regional Council, and neighboring MPOs.

Organizational Leadership & Staff Development

Direct, manage, and oversee the operations of CRTPO, including supervision of a multidisciplinary team of 17 staff members.
Recruit, hire, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing workforce.
Lead implementation of organizational improvements and recommendations identified through the Staffing and Resources Study.

Program & Financial Management

Lead CRTPO's financial strategy by overseeing the distribution, compliance, and performance of all federal and state funding streams, including the Discretionary Grants Program and transit funding partnerships.
Guide the development and stewardship of the MPO operating budget and UPWP, ensuring financial integrity and alignment with long range planning goals.
Maintain high level oversight of the quarterly reimbursement framework. While day to day management is performed by the Finance Officer and Senior Analyst, ensure that reimbursement outcomes, funding questions, and allocation issues are addressed promptly and in compliance with federal and state requirements.
Provide executive leadership to the Finance Officer, ensuring effective supervision of the Senior Analyst and alignment of all financial operations with CRTPO's mission.
Foster collaborative relationships with local jurisdictions and partner agencies to support efficient financial workflows and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provide executive oversight of consultant procurement, contract management, and project delivery, ensuring consultant performance, compliance, and timely execution of transportation planning initiatives.

Public Engagement

Champion a robust and inclusive public outreach program to ensure transparency and participation from historically underserved communities.
Serve as the public face of the MPO, communicating complex planning data into actionable insights for the media, business leaders, and the general public.
Develop and maintain effective communication strategies that build public understanding and trust.