Co-founder from concept through initial funding, growth strategy and team building.

Part of the team for the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities. We support efforts globally to develop innovative solutions that address people, nature and climate for a growing urban landscape. Efforts include the Ross Prize for Cities, the annual Transforming Transportation conference at the World Bank, and initiatives with WRI’s offices around the globe.

Successfully published this book about sustainability, leadership and innovative thinking for green infrastructure - with numerous book signings, keynotes and events from Kathmandu to Johannesburg.

Member of the core ownership group that grew a small niche consulting firm into an international leader in active mobility. We established more than 20 office locations with more than 200 team members. Led major award winning projects including the NW Arkansas Razorback Greenway, the Dubai Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans, the Jackson Hole Pathways Plan, the NACTO guide, the Bicycle Friendly Favelas program in Brazil, and many others. Collaborated with clients in cities, metro regions, national parks, state and federal agencies throughout North America and internationally.

Created and taught the nation’s first university course in non-motorized transportation and recreation, and led numerous award winning graduate planning studio projects. Hundreds of students were part of this program and are now in key positions world wide.

ABS launched bike share in North America (NYC, DC, Boston, Chicago, Toronto and other cities), with 30 million trips in 5 years and zero fatalities. Served on the founders’ leadership team and as a member of the board, with key roles in developing the first large scale programs and client relationships with major cities, corporate sponsors and agencies throughout the U.S. and internationally. Successfully exited in 2013.

Served as the Director of a national program to “honor the past and imagine the future” with more than 1,000 trail projects across the U.S. as part of the national celebration of the year 2000. Worked with USDOT leadership, the White House Millennium Council, other federal agencies, non-profits and corporate partners to create a positive legacy for future generations.

Served as NY State’s first full-time bicycle and pedestrian program manager. Led major projects including implementing a cross-state network of on-road bikeways, helping to develop a $100m funding program for the 350 mile NYC Greenways system and producing the state’s bicycle/pedestrian master plan.