The Rapid
Description
The Interurban Transit Partnership operates a public transit system called The Rapid, which provides bus service to the Grand Rapids, Michigan metropolitan area and beyond. Founded: 1963 Motto: Ride The Rapid Stations: 33 Fleet: 151 Routes: 23 Service areas: Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Grandville,
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The Rapid Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
David Krenz David Krenz's The Rapid Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Fare Enforcement Officer at The Rapid
Industry Higher Education
Experience
The Rapid August 2014 - Present
Baker College November 2013 - Present
Grand Rapids Community College January 2013 - Present
Battle Creek Police Department November 2010 - June 2012
Advance Security April 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Higher Education, Student Affairs, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Student Development, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2013 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Grand Rapids Community College 2009 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Criminal Justice/Police Science
The Rapid August 2014 - Present
Baker College November 2013 - Present
Grand Rapids Community College January 2013 - Present
Battle Creek Police Department November 2010 - June 2012
Advance Security April 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Higher Education, Student Affairs, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Student Development, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2013 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Grand Rapids Community College 2009 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Criminal Justice/Police Science
Jeremy Mlaker Jeremy Mlaker's The Rapid Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Training and Developmet Administrator at The Rapid
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
The Rapid July 2015 - Present
Venture International LLC. January 2014 - June 2015
Venture International LLC. January 2012 - December 2013
American Counseling Association (ACA) June 2010 - June 2012
Collins & Associates October 2011 - December 2011
Northmoor Country Club May 2011 - August 2011
North Suburban Evangelical Free Church May 2009 - August 2011
Moody Bible Institute August 2010 - May 2011
at Peace Ministries May 2009 - April 2011
Trinity International University September 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Family Therapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Research, Interventions, PowerPoint, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Student Development, Program Development, Teaching, Community Outreach, Training, Non-profits, Student Affairs, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Clinical Research, Leadership Development
Education
Trinity International University 2007 — 2011
Masters of Arts, Mental Health Counseling
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point - Stevens 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science Degree, Communication
Northland Pines High School
The Rapid July 2015 - Present
Venture International LLC. January 2014 - June 2015
Venture International LLC. January 2012 - December 2013
American Counseling Association (ACA) June 2010 - June 2012
Collins & Associates October 2011 - December 2011
Northmoor Country Club May 2011 - August 2011
North Suburban Evangelical Free Church May 2009 - August 2011
Moody Bible Institute August 2010 - May 2011
at Peace Ministries May 2009 - April 2011
Trinity International University September 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Family Therapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Research, Interventions, PowerPoint, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Student Development, Program Development, Teaching, Community Outreach, Training, Non-profits, Student Affairs, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Clinical Research, Leadership Development
Education
Trinity International University 2007 — 2011
Masters of Arts, Mental Health Counseling
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point - Stevens 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science Degree, Communication
Northland Pines High School
Peter Varga Peter Varga's The Rapid Experience October 1997 - Present
Job CEO at The Rapid
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
The Rapid October 1997 - Present
Grand Rapida Area Transit Authority December 1994 - October 1997
Muskegon Area Transity System July 1991 - December 1994
Skills
Leadership, Policy, Transportation, Public Transport, Project Planning, Foreign Languages, Program Management, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Government, Budgets, Management, Executive Management, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Training, Contract Negotiation, Trade Associations
Education
New York University 1970 — 1971
Graduate School of Arts, Political Science and Government
New York University 1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History & Anthropology
The Rapid October 1997 - Present
Grand Rapida Area Transit Authority December 1994 - October 1997
Muskegon Area Transity System July 1991 - December 1994
Skills
Leadership, Policy, Transportation, Public Transport, Project Planning, Foreign Languages, Program Management, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Government, Budgets, Management, Executive Management, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Training, Contract Negotiation, Trade Associations
Education
New York University 1970 — 1971
Graduate School of Arts, Political Science and Government
New York University 1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History & Anthropology
Scott Coy's The Rapid Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Host with AirBnb
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Rapid November 2014 - Present
Education
Moody Bible Institute 2004 — 2009
Masters, Spiritual Formation & Discipleship
Northeastern Illinois University 1991 — 1994
Masters, Family & Community Counseling
The Rapid November 2014 - Present
Education
Moody Bible Institute 2004 — 2009
Masters, Spiritual Formation & Discipleship
Northeastern Illinois University 1991 — 1994
Masters, Family & Community Counseling
Steve Schipper Steve Schipper's The Rapid Experience March 2009 - Present
Job Transportation Manager
Industry Government Administration
Experience
The Rapid March 2009 - Present
City of Cedar Springs November 2010 - Present
City of Key West March 2004 - February 2009
Hertz January 2003 - February 2004
Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge March 1991 - February 2003
Skills
Fleet Management, Facilities Management, Firefighting, First Responder, Government Procurement, Service Management, Transit Operations, Public Administration, Boating, Transportation, Public Transit, Transit Bus, Public Transportation, Fleet, Government, Local Government, Public Sector, Project Management, Fleet Operations, Enterprise Asset..., Construction Management, Safety Management..., Fire Safety, Incident Management, Incident Command, Fire Management, Management, Training, Purchasing, Supervisory Skills, Budgets, Operations Management
Education
Central Florida Community College, Winter Park 1993 — 1995
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Hope College 1985 — 1989
Business Administration and Management, General
The Rapid March 2009 - Present
City of Cedar Springs November 2010 - Present
City of Key West March 2004 - February 2009
Hertz January 2003 - February 2004
Courtesy Chrysler Jeep Dodge March 1991 - February 2003
Skills
Fleet Management, Facilities Management, Firefighting, First Responder, Government Procurement, Service Management, Transit Operations, Public Administration, Boating, Transportation, Public Transit, Transit Bus, Public Transportation, Fleet, Government, Local Government, Public Sector, Project Management, Fleet Operations, Enterprise Asset..., Construction Management, Safety Management..., Fire Safety, Incident Management, Incident Command, Fire Management, Management, Training, Purchasing, Supervisory Skills, Budgets, Operations Management
Education
Central Florida Community College, Winter Park 1993 — 1995
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Hope College 1985 — 1989
Business Administration and Management, General
Nikos Monoyios Nikos Monoyios's The Rapid Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Laker Line BRT Project Manager
Industry Government Administration
Experience
The Rapid August 2013 - Present
The Rapid April 2001 - Present
Grand Valley State University August 2008 - December 2011
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services April 1997 - April 2001
Skills
Project Planning, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Program Development, Teaching, Event Planning, Fundraising, Research, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Leadership, Leadership Development, Grants, Organizational..., Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Workshop Facilitation, Community Organizing
Education
Grand Valley State University 1996 — 2010
B.S., MPA, Urban sociology, Public Administration (Urban/Regional Policy & Planning)
The Rapid August 2013 - Present
The Rapid April 2001 - Present
Grand Valley State University August 2008 - December 2011
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services April 1997 - April 2001
Skills
Project Planning, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Program Development, Teaching, Event Planning, Fundraising, Research, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Leadership, Leadership Development, Grants, Organizational..., Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Workshop Facilitation, Community Organizing
Education
Grand Valley State University 1996 — 2010
B.S., MPA, Urban sociology, Public Administration (Urban/Regional Policy & Planning)
Nancy Groendal (Julius) Nancy Groendal (Julius)'s The Rapid Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Benefit Administrator at The Rapid, Interurban Transit Partnership
Industry Human Resources
Experience
The Rapid October 2012 - Present
Parker Hannifin July 2008 - August 2011
Delphi Corporation October 2001 - July 2008
DCT, Inc. 1997 - 2000
Skills
Labor Relations, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Office, Employee Surveys
Education
Central Michigan University 2008 — 2011
Masters, HR Management
The Rapid October 2012 - Present
Parker Hannifin July 2008 - August 2011
Delphi Corporation October 2001 - July 2008
DCT, Inc. 1997 - 2000
Skills
Labor Relations, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Office, Employee Surveys
Education
Central Michigan University 2008 — 2011
Masters, HR Management
Brittany Schlacter's The Rapid Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Public Outreach Coordinator of Digital Media at The Rapid
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
The Rapid November 2013 - Present
Come Recommended September 2012 - November 2013
JB Chicago May 2012 - September 2012
Cardinal Communications May 2011 - May 2012
redwall LIVE Experiential Marketing May 2011 - August 2011
Cardinal Communications August 2010 - May 2011
Cardinal Communications August 2008 - May 2010
redwall LIVE Experiential Marketing August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Blogging, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Copywriting, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Wordpress, Marketing Communications, Advertising, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Hootsuite, Illustrator, SEO, Web Content, AP Style, Community Management, Graphic Design, Web Content Management, Newsletters
Education
Ball State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Fashion
North Decatur Jr. - Sr. High School 2004 — 2008
High School
The Rapid November 2013 - Present
Come Recommended September 2012 - November 2013
JB Chicago May 2012 - September 2012
Cardinal Communications May 2011 - May 2012
redwall LIVE Experiential Marketing May 2011 - August 2011
Cardinal Communications August 2010 - May 2011
Cardinal Communications August 2008 - May 2010
redwall LIVE Experiential Marketing August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Blogging, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Copywriting, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Wordpress, Marketing Communications, Advertising, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Hootsuite, Illustrator, SEO, Web Content, AP Style, Community Management, Graphic Design, Web Content Management, Newsletters
Education
Ball State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Fashion
North Decatur Jr. - Sr. High School 2004 — 2008
High School
Bill Kirk Bill Kirk's The Rapid Experience November 2010 - September 2013
Job Mobility Manager at Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. September 2013 - Present
The Rapid November 2010 - September 2013
Democratic Communications, Michigan House of Representatives June 2010 - November 2010
Michigan League of Conservation Voters May 2008 - May 2010
M. Scott Bowen for Attorney General Campaign January 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Outreach, Social Media, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Mobility Management, Public Policy, Media Relations, ADA Compliance, Community Development
Education
Michigan State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising
Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School 1995 — 1999
College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. September 2013 - Present
The Rapid November 2010 - September 2013
Democratic Communications, Michigan House of Representatives June 2010 - November 2010
Michigan League of Conservation Voters May 2008 - May 2010
M. Scott Bowen for Attorney General Campaign January 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Outreach, Social Media, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Mobility Management, Public Policy, Media Relations, ADA Compliance, Community Development
Education
Michigan State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising
Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School 1995 — 1999
College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Lauren DeJager, PHR Lauren DeJager, PHR's The Rapid Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Recruitment Administrator at The Rapid
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
The Rapid November 2012 - Present
The Rapid September 2009 - November 2012
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Microsoft Office, New Hire Paperwork, Screening Resumes, Hiring, Customer Service, Diversity, HRIS, FMLA, Criminal Justice, Administration, Employee Benefits
Education
Davenport University 2010 — 2011
Post-baccalaureate Certification, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Grand Valley State University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Central Michigan University
Dale Carnegie
The Rapid November 2012 - Present
The Rapid September 2009 - November 2012
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Microsoft Office, New Hire Paperwork, Screening Resumes, Hiring, Customer Service, Diversity, HRIS, FMLA, Criminal Justice, Administration, Employee Benefits
Education
Davenport University 2010 — 2011
Post-baccalaureate Certification, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Grand Valley State University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Central Michigan University
Dale Carnegie
Michael Wieringa Michael Wieringa's The Rapid Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Security Manager at The Rapid
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
The Rapid January 2014 - Present
Baker College July 2013 - May 2015
County of Ottawa July 2006 - May 2013
Hudsonville Police Department October 2002 - June 2006
Hudsonville Police Department May 1986 - October 2002
Meijer May 1984 - April 1986
Skills
Patrol, Public Safety, Firearms, Field Training Officer, Enforcement, Field Training, Background Checks, Criminal Justice, Tactics, Security, Criminal Investigations, Certified Firearms..., Interrogation, Crime Prevention, Police, Law Enforcement..., Certifed Police Officer..., Taser, Self Defense, Incident Command, Police Administration, Police Training, Workplace Violence, Active Shooter, Investigation, NIMS, Security Management, Physical Security, Training, Corporate Security
Education
Criminal Justice Management Institute 2003 — 2003
New Chiefs - "Taking Charge" Program
Eastern Michigan University 2000 — 2001
School of Police Staff and Command
Grand Rapids Junior College 1982 — 1986
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcment
Verbal Defense & Influence Training
The Rapid January 2014 - Present
Baker College July 2013 - May 2015
County of Ottawa July 2006 - May 2013
Hudsonville Police Department October 2002 - June 2006
Hudsonville Police Department May 1986 - October 2002
Meijer May 1984 - April 1986
Skills
Patrol, Public Safety, Firearms, Field Training Officer, Enforcement, Field Training, Background Checks, Criminal Justice, Tactics, Security, Criminal Investigations, Certified Firearms..., Interrogation, Crime Prevention, Police, Law Enforcement..., Certifed Police Officer..., Taser, Self Defense, Incident Command, Police Administration, Police Training, Workplace Violence, Active Shooter, Investigation, NIMS, Security Management, Physical Security, Training, Corporate Security
Education
Criminal Justice Management Institute 2003 — 2003
New Chiefs - "Taking Charge" Program
Eastern Michigan University 2000 — 2001
School of Police Staff and Command
Grand Rapids Junior College 1982 — 1986
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcment
Verbal Defense & Influence Training
Crystal Gibson's The Rapid Experience June 1994 - Present
Job Driver
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
The Rapid June 1994 - Present
Michigan Family Resources/ Kent County Headstart August 1991 - June 1994
Skills
Transportation
Education
Davenport University
The Rapid June 1994 - Present
Michigan Family Resources/ Kent County Headstart August 1991 - June 1994
Skills
Transportation
Education
Davenport University
Kevin Wisselink's The Rapid Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Business Transportation and Public Outreach Coordinator at The Rapid
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
The Rapid January 2012 - Present
The Rapid March 2005 - December 2011
Education
Grand Valley State University 2005 — 2009
Masters of Public Administration
Calvin College 1993 — 1998
The Rapid January 2012 - Present
The Rapid March 2005 - December 2011
Education
Grand Valley State University 2005 — 2009
Masters of Public Administration
Calvin College 1993 — 1998
Veronica Lowe - MBA's The Rapid Experience January 2015 - June 2015
Job Paratransit Services Manager at Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA)
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) August 2015 - Present
The Rapid January 2015 - June 2015
Prince George's County Government December 2012 - November 2014
Frederick County Public Schools March 2006 - September 2012
Grand Rapids Public Shools July 2001 - June 2005
Flint Mass Transportation Authority November 1996 - July 2001
Grand Rapids Public Schools February 1990 - June 1996
Skills
Transportation, Staff Development, Team Building, Budgets, Logistics, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Logistics Management, Leadership, Contract Management, Employee Relations, Coaching, Leadership Development, Program Management, Operations Management, Training, Project Planning, Human Resources, Public Relations, Management, Community Outreach, Supervisory Skills, Policy, Fleet Management, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Public Transport, Team Leadership, Recruiting, Procurement, Analysis, Government, Inventory Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, Process Scheduler, Administration, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Transportation..., Change Management, Negotiation, Purchasing, Organizational..., Dispatching, Event Planning, Employee Training, Inventory Control, Payroll
Education
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies 2002 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Leadership Studies
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management
Baker College of Flint 1995 — 2000
Associate of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) August 2015 - Present
The Rapid January 2015 - June 2015
Prince George's County Government December 2012 - November 2014
Frederick County Public Schools March 2006 - September 2012
Grand Rapids Public Shools July 2001 - June 2005
Flint Mass Transportation Authority November 1996 - July 2001
Grand Rapids Public Schools February 1990 - June 1996
Skills
Transportation, Staff Development, Team Building, Budgets, Logistics, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Logistics Management, Leadership, Contract Management, Employee Relations, Coaching, Leadership Development, Program Management, Operations Management, Training, Project Planning, Human Resources, Public Relations, Management, Community Outreach, Supervisory Skills, Policy, Fleet Management, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Public Transport, Team Leadership, Recruiting, Procurement, Analysis, Government, Inventory Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, Process Scheduler, Administration, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Transportation..., Change Management, Negotiation, Purchasing, Organizational..., Dispatching, Event Planning, Employee Training, Inventory Control, Payroll
Education
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies 2002 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Leadership Studies
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management
Baker College of Flint 1995 — 2000
Associate of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Brian Pouget's The Rapid Experience April 1999 - Present
Job Chief Operating Officer at The Rapid
Industry Government Administration
Experience
The Rapid April 1999 - Present
Greater Lapeer Transportation Authority March 1987 - March 1999
Skills
Government, Policy, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Organizational..., Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Governance, Change Management, Community Development, Community Outreach, Program Development, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Economic Development, Project Planning
Education
Oakland University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor's degree, Public Administration
The Rapid April 1999 - Present
Greater Lapeer Transportation Authority March 1987 - March 1999
Skills
Government, Policy, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Organizational..., Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Governance, Change Management, Community Development, Community Outreach, Program Development, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Economic Development, Project Planning
Education
Oakland University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor's degree, Public Administration
Jim Fetzer's The Rapid Experience April 1998 - June 2008
Job Deputy General Manager of Operations at Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation June 2008 - Present
The Rapid April 1998 - June 2008
Lee Tran April 1995 - June 1998
Education
Indiana University East 1989 — 1991
Miami Valley Career Technology Center 1976 — 1978
Certification, Diesel and Equipment Mechanics
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation June 2008 - Present
The Rapid April 1998 - June 2008
Lee Tran April 1995 - June 1998
Education
Indiana University East 1989 — 1991
Miami Valley Career Technology Center 1976 — 1978
Certification, Diesel and Equipment Mechanics