Lindsey Gray Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Successfully led Bantam Strategy Group as President and CEO, focusing on building healthier, happier, more-connected cities.• Influenced state law and municipal ordinances associated with micromobility systems.• Designed and implemented strategic shared micromobility initiatives for vibrant cities.• Managed bikeshare systems, public-private partnerships, and community engagement.

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Provided strategic leadership in the areas of business development, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, client management, government affairs, community planning, and outreach/engagement programs• Initiated company merger between Gotcha and Last Mile Holdings which resulted in a Canadian IPO (2019 - 2020)• Initiated consolidation of various distribution centers to one located in Birmingham, AL in collaboration with Birmingham Bound• Led a highly functioning, action oriented EXA team which was aligned with client-oriented objectives and corporate high-growth strategies• Managed a corporate portfolio of 78+ clients throughout the U.S. in various stages of the sales and partnership cycle, including negotiating contracts• Directed all lobbying, consulting, and trade association relationships for the company and lead corporate policy strategy• Led company in aligning innovations in gig economy, technology, and products with state and federal policies• Successfully influenced city ordinances and state laws throughout the U.S. through direct government affairs and engagement campaigns• Created rider equity programs and implemented appropriately across company markets

Birmingham, Alabama

I am the founder of Zyp BikeShare in Birmingham, AL which is the first electric pedal-assist bikeshare system in the Western Hemisphere and 5th in the world. I was integrally involved in analyzing the feasibility and developing the proposed implementation plan for Zyp Bikeshare while serving as the Deputy Director of Operations at the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB). I spearheaded the fundraising efforts that made Zyp BikeShare a reality, which involved raising $4.6 million dollars in federal, foundation, and private sponsorship funds. I maneuvered through multi-layered requirements and challenges to launch Zyp and to ensure a sustainable foundation for the system, such as Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funding requests, Federal Transit Authority (FTA) funding requests, bikeshare vendor procurement and contracting, continual public involvement, right of way agreements, station selections, site engineering and permitting requirements, and design review. Furthermore, I have executed all facets of actually operating a year-round 24/7 bike share system with the amazing Zyp team I recruited.

I managed the public initiatives and public affairs for RPCGB. This consists of managing a roughly $10M annual budget and 20+ employees for programs such as CommuteSmart Birmingham, Alabama Partners for Clean Air (APCA), Elderly and Disabled Medicaid Waiver and 530 HIV/AIDS Waiver programs. In addition, I worked on Pop-Up Projects and Revive with Rev Birmingham in 2013. I spearheaded the development of Birmingham Bikeshare for the downtown area. Finally, I am a member of the Leadership ICMA Class of 2015 and worked on a human services Capstone project for the City of Tacoma, WA.

Managed marketing, public relations and community programs for the company

Managed fundraising and marketing initiatives, public relations and community education for 6 surrounding counties

Senior Executive Institute, Weldon Cooper School Of Public Service

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Concentration: Public Health Administration

Communications, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta Pi, Order of Omega