OKI - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Planner for Land Us
Job Titles:
- Manager of Transportation Programming
Andy is responsible for the programming of federal aid transportation projects and maintaining the Transportation Improvement Program for the 8-county OKI region. Andy holds a Master's degree in Geography from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Bachelor's degree in Geography and Regional Planning from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Job Titles:
- Senior Transportation Planner
Brett is responsible for overseeing OKI's participation in the Federal Transportation Management Program. Brett also conducts the Congestion Management Program - including completing the CMP: Findings and Analysis Report, manage the Regional Intelligent Transportation System - including completing an overhaul and update to the Regional ITS Architecture and Strategic Plan, and assist in the completion of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Brett is AICP-certified through the American Planning Association and holds a Masters of Arts in Geography and Planning from the University of Toledo.
Job Titles:
- Senior Environmental Planner
David is responsible for the management of OKI's water quality program including coordinating the Groundwater Committee and maintenance of the "Water Quality Management Plan for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties in Ohio". David holds a Master's degree in Adult Education/Environmental Education from the Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with teaching certification from Ohio Wesleyan University.
Job Titles:
- Director of Information Systems and Analytics
- GISP Director of Information Systems and Analytics
David manages OKI's internationally recognized and award winning GIS Department. He is responsible for managing the implementation, use, and operation of GIS software and databases for the Council's eight-county region. He and his team maintain large regional datasets and develop advanced analytic applications for transportation and environmental planning efforts across Greater Cincinnati. David is OKI's subject matter expert on all aspects of electric vehicles (EVs) from charging and charger location site selection to vehicles and fleet deployment. David holds a Master of Community Planning degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography, both from the University of Cincinnati, and he also has a Part 107 Remote Pilot's license from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Transportation Modeling
Liren is responsible for management of data service in support of OKI's mission of transportation alternative evaluation. He and his team develop, maintain, and apply the OKI's advanced travel demand model for transportation policy evaluation and traffic study of the transportation projects in the Council's eight-county region. Liren holds a Ph.D. (transportation) and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, both from University of South Florida.
Elizabeth analyzes transportation related data across the OKI region to support projects and services throughout the agency. Elizabeth holds a PhD and BS in Mathematics from Virginia Tech and a MS in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Central Florida.
Job Titles:
- Public Involvement Specialist
Florence oversees the inclusion of agency's DBE and Title IV programs, respectively. She serves as support staff to OKI's Environmental Justice Advisory Committee and the Tristate Transportation Equitable Opportunity Team. Florence currently serves on a committee for the Institute for Sustainable Communities and the Cincinnati NAACP Environmental & Climate Justice Committee. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications and French from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Education in Human Resource Development from Xavier University.
Gabriela has been a GIS Analyst with OKI since 2017. Her primary duties include maintaining data systems, assisting with data analyses, UAV piloting, field work, and creating print and web maps as needed for transportation and regional planning projects. She also works in tangent with the communications department to help to showcase OKI's regional projects using ESRI's Story Maps. Gabriela holds a B.S. in GIS and a B.A in Anthropology from the University of Cincinnati.
Job Titles:
- Senior Engineer / Senior Planner
Hui is primarily responsible for data development and evaluation for OKI's regional travel demand model. She also works on model validation. Her other duties include overseeing traffic count data collection projects. Hui holds a Master of City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Committee
- Committee Vice - Chair
Job Titles:
- Manager of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Jake leads OKI's communications department and oversees the organization's outreach to elected officials. He also guides the work to reach the public and relevant stakeholders with information about OKI's crucial work in the region. Jake has a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies from the Ohio State University. He currently serves on the board of the nonprofit Strategies to End Homelessness and in his free time he enjoys exercise, reading, and soccer.
Jenny supports OKI's overall communications and digital media strategy through social media and website management, content creation, email campaigns and other communications. She also coordinates the region's Clean Air and RideShare program. Jenny has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Electronic Media/Media Production from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music.
Job Titles:
- Traffic Engineering Technician
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Manager
- SHRM - SCP Human Resources Manager
Jessica leads the HR operations and people strategies for OKI. This includes talent acquisition, employee retention, benefit & compensation administration, performance management, policy and process creation and adherence, employee relations, and training. Jessica has her Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources & Development from the University of Cincinnati. Jessica is a member and has her Senior Certified HR designation with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Job Titles:
- Senior Communication Specialist
Jim researches, writes and edits speeches and other executive communication for the agency's executives. He also produces press releases, web content and related messaging in support of OKI's mission. Jim manages the agency's media relations plan, which uses digital and traditional news outlets to educate the public on OKI's plans, projects and programs. Jim has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications, and minors in print journalism and public relations, from Towson University.
Katie is responsible for planning, oversight and coordination of the financial and accounting operations of OKI. Katie holds Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati.
Job Titles:
- Executive Advisor and Board Administrator
Lorrie acts as the liaison between the OKI Board of Directors and OKI staff, including the monthly board meetings and overseeing the annual nominating committee process. She provides support to the CEO and the OKI officers as needed in addition to event planning for OKI's annual luncheon and other special events. She graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in organizational communication and is currently serving a 9-year term as a trustee for the university. In addition, Lorrie is the media chair for Women in Transportation, southwest Ohio chapter.
Job Titles:
- GISP Senior Environmental Planner
Margaret is responsible for the management of the Greenspace program including coordination of the consultation process and implementation of the OKI's Strategic Regional Policy Plan recommendations for conserving natural systems and integrating greenspace into the development process. Margaret holds a Doctorate degree in Education and Master's degree in Integrative Studies, both from the Northern Kentucky University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Skidmore College.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Experts
For two decades, Mr. Policinski has been named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Leaders in the Tri-State by Cincy Magazine.
Mark Policinski is celebrating his 32nd year as a CEO, a position he has held since 2003 with the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI).
Mark's notable accomplishments include senior-level positions in the private sector, including CEO of the Brown Publishing Company and vice president of The CoStar Group.
Job Titles:
- Senior Planner and Demographer
Michael is responsible for developing socioeconomic datasets and future year projections to be utilized in OKI's Regional Transportation Plan and other planning initiatives. Michael also assists OKI municipalities and counties and other OKI staff with any demographic data needs they may have. Michael holds a Master's Degree in City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geographic Information Sciences from Ohio University.
Travis is responsible for advancing the OKI Strategic Regional Policy Plan and leads associated agency programs including regional land use, water quality, and environmental planning. Travis is a licensed Landscape Architect and an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Cincinnati's DAAP School of Planning. Travis holds a Master of Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from the Ohio State University.
Elizabeth analyzes transportation related data across the OKI region to support projects and services throughout the agency. Elizabeth holds a PhD and BS in Mathematics from Virginia Tech and a MS in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Central Florida.
Rachel prepares maps and data for agency projects, gathers and digitizes spatial data and more. She has a Masters of Science in Geo-Informatics from Murray State University.
Regina is responsible for transportation planning, handling of the monthly ICC meetings and meeting material preparation, coordinates UPWP monthly/quarterly progress reports. Regina works directly for the Deputy Executive Director on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, UPWP, TIP, special studies and prioritization process.
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Job Titles:
- Deputy Executive Director
Bob is responsible for all transportation planning functions of the agency including the Transportation Plan, TIP, Work Program, Project Prioritization Process and special studies. Bob is a professional engineer with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky.
Job Titles:
- Strategic Initiatives Manager
As Strategic Initiatives Manager for the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI), Robyn is responsible for the management of cutting-edge freight transportation planning, as well as the identification and coordination of the public/private partnerships and funding to achieve them. Robyn serves as the Vice Chair of the Ohio Freight Advisory Committee, the MPO representative for the Kentucky Freight Advisory Committee for Transportation and serves on the Transportation Research Board's Urban Freight Transportation and Truck Industry Research committees. She holds a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's degree in Art History, Criticism and Conservation from Florida State University.
Shonda works with accounts payable/receivable, time/attendance, and other Finance related tasks. Shonda has a 20+ years career in Finance & Accounting. She has an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Gateway College.
Job Titles:
- Transportation Alternatives Coordinator
Summer is the Transportation Alternatives Coordinator at OKI and is responsible for active transportation projects throughout the region funded with TA monies in addition to working on the 5310 program. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from the University of Cincinnati.
Job Titles:
- CPSM Sr. Digital Communications Strategist
A natural problem solver focused on customer experience, Suzanne fuses strategy and design to create clear digital and print communications. At OKI she is the wrangler of websites and integrated communications. She has served on the boards of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and is currently serving a leadership role with the AMA. She is a member of the AMA, Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), and National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW).
Timothy is responsible for a variety of expense, budget, and other accounting tasks. He has a Masters and Bachelor Degree in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati.
Job Titles:
- Senior Transportation Analyst / Programmer
Ting is responsible for transportation model development & application, data analysis, and model documentation to support transportation planning in the OKI region. Ting received her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. With a background in transportation modeling and planning, Ting is committed to helping communities develop sustainable and efficient transportation systems that improve mobility and accessibility for all.
Toni is responsible for Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Procurement, and also assists with Budgeting, Reporting, Accounts Payable, and the Flex Time Program. Toni holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati.
Job Titles:
- Regional Planning Manager
Travis is responsible for advancing the OKI Strategic Regional Policy Plan and leads associated agency programs including regional land use, water quality, and environmental planning. Travis is a licensed Landscape Architect and an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Cincinnati's DAAP School of Planning. Travis holds a Master of Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from the Ohio State University.