Thomas Rickert

Experience

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  United States Army

  Jan 1983 - Jan 2000

  Captain (O-3)
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  Kane County

  Jan 1997 - now

  I supervise various staff activities in the areas of programming, planning, engineering, permitting, project management, and maintenance (64 full-time employees). Develop annual transportation budget ($80 million) and 5-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Oversee development of Kane County Long Range Transportation Plan which includes Highway, Transit, and Bicycle planning components. Oversee reviews on county subdivision plans, site development plans, and access plans. Negotiate and draft intergovernmental agreements with municipalities and other local agencies. Draft resolutions and ordinances for County Board consideration. Represent Kane County at the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization and Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). Serve on various regional committees representing Kane County and/or the seven Chicagoland counties. Chairman of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee for the Chicago region. Show less

  • Deputy Director of Transportation

    Aug 2000 - now

  • Executive Director

    Jan 1997 - now