Jay Faught
Jay Faught
Transportation Director
Los Alamos National Laboratory
I am currently the Transportation Director for Los Alamos National Laboratory where I lead a team of professionals to plan and implement new programs and services that help our employees make the choice to share a ride instead of drive alone. I bring more than 20 years of experience in the transportation industry in Ohio, New Mexico, and California. I have unique experience in the field of transportation planning, operations, and communications. Additionally, I have worked as a public information officer, tv reporter, and weather forecaster.
Transit Programs
I have lead a wide variety of successful transit programs. I have managed teams for the City of Albuquerque's Transit Department, the Rio Metro Regional Transit District, the San Diego Association of Governments, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. This includes the planning and implementation of new programs and services.
Bike Programs
I was responsible for the operations and expansion of 700 electronic bike parking spaces at over 65 locations in San Diego County. Additionally, I have managed one of the nation's largest Bike to Work Day events for over 6 years, and I have partnered with local bike advocates to provide free bike education classes, tune ups and group rides to encourage more people to bike.
Employer Programs
One of the most successful ways to change commuting behavior is to reach people through a trusted source, their employer. I have managed a team of account executives in Albuquerque and San Diego that work with hundreds of employers to do just that. On average, employers that participated in our program were able to reduce their drive alone rate by 10%. And now I'm bringing that same rate of success to Los Alamos National Laboratory.
BUSINESS PROFILE
Unique experience that varies from transportation planning to broadcasting and marketing. Proven ability to manage diverse projects and groups at all levels. Excellent creative instincts, media relations skills and communication abilities.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
People love their vehicles, so it takes a lot of work to convince someone to change their behavior and use alternative transportation. Take a look at some of the projects and programs I have managed and see how people are putting their cars aside and choosing to share the ride.
PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION
From creating a regional bike map for the 3 million residents of San Diego County to planning new transit services in New Mexico and California, implementing new programs that appeal to the masses is where I excel.
BROADCASTING
With a degree in journalism and a minor in meteorology there was a time when I thought I was going to spend my entire career in front of the camera forecasting the weather. While I will always have a strong passion for meteorology and an obsession with local news, I can always look back and remember the fun times. Take a look at some of my clips from WLIO-TV in Lima, Ohio, WHIO-TV in Dayton and KRQE-TV in Albuquerque, NM.
RECOMMENDATIONS
“Jay is the kind of boss we all hope to have. Not only is he professional, but he works very well with his peers and staff, and through his example, encourages all to work collaboratively."
Marla Montiel
Marla reported to Jay at Rio Metro
“Jay's creativity and hard work allowed us to gain valuable partnerships with more than 60 major employers throughout the region. Moreover, his expertise in the area of marketing helped the New Mexico Rail Runner Express achieve a very visible presence by unifying our public image with one strong and consistent brand."
Lawrence Rael
Chief Operations Officer,
Chief Operations Officer,
City of Albuquerque
“Jay had a passion for his career which was emulated through his work everyday. He was willing to work to work in all conditions, whether vastly beyond the regular 40 hour work week, during times of illness, or simply to pick up the slack when other employees were absent."
Jennifer Keat-Beck
Worked with Jay at WLIO-TV
Worked with Jay at WLIO-TV