Randy Simes is a professionally trained urban planner who joined Parsons Brinckerhoff in March 2012. Throughout his career, Randy has specialized in performing program management through unique public-private partnerships, and has delivered successful planning projects in six states throughout the U.S. and four different countries. He has established himself as a leader in social media and digital communication through his award-winning website – UrbanCincy – which attracts more than 40,000 monthly readers and nearly 30,000 podcast subscribers. Randy’s early public engagement and social media work on Cincinnati’s modern streetcar project helped the project succeed twice at the ballot box and develop a broad coalition of supporters. Prior to joining Parsons Brinckerhoff, Randy worked for CH2M HILL as a Community Development Planner and as a freelance journalist for several publications including the Cincinnati Business Courier and Soapbox Media. Connect with him on Facebook and Twitter @RandySimes.

Darrel Cole has more than 20 years experience in all facets of communications, public relations and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure, transportation and transit. His specialty is leading teams in the successful implementation and execution of strategic communication and stakeholder engagement. He is considered a national leader in utilizing social media for transportation projects, initiatives and campaigns. Currently, Darrel’s team of staff implemented and maintains project social media sites on more than 20 platforms nationwide. Prior to Parsons Brinckerhoff, Darrel served for five years as the Director of Public Relations for the Delaware Department of Transportation. Previously, he worked for 13 years as a print journalist in four states, including in Michigan, California, Pennsylvania and Delaware. On Twitter, he’s @transPR.