John leads partnerships and policy for Third Lane Mobility, parent company of shared micromobility operators Bird and Spin. His work in transportation dates back to 2009 when he co-founded the political action committee Walk Bike Transit that lobbied candidates in the Chicago municipal election cycle for more investment in bicycle, pedestrian and transit infrastructure. He then worked at Active Transportation Alliance where he led community engagement around the installation of Chicago’s first protected bike lanes as well as the city’s Streets for Cycling 2020 Plan. In 2019, John joined Spin where he focused on building Spin’s portfolio of campus programs before stepping in to lead government partnerships and policy as well. Beginning February 2025, John heads up government partnerships and policy for both Bird and Spin.

John lives in suburban Chicago where he and his partner have 3 children under the age of 4. Their primary mode of transportation (and greatest parent hack) is getting around primarily by electric cargo bikes.

Why is being a board member of NABSA important to you?

I believe in the power of shared micromobility as a force for good. When we take a bike or scooter to commute, recreate, or travel in our neighborhoods we do more than connect to its people and places—we create resilient, sustainable and equitable communities in which we are all participants. NABSA’s leadership will play a critical role to play in establishing, informing, and promoting the positive impact shared micromobility systems have in the North American region. I’m excited by the opportunity to contribute my learning, energy, and passion toward initiatives and work that will help our industry succeed in delivering on its promises. My experience with our nonprofit ROAM Share–and since joining the micromobility sector–has informed my perspective on bike- and scooter-share as a dynamic tool to help communities meet some of their greatest challenges. I’m eager to develop and strengthen harmonious relationships among the broad spectrum of stakeholders in micromobility. As a new voice in the industry, I know collaborating with NABSA board members is an experience that will shape my own understanding of our industry and what is possible when we work together.

What experience or insight do you bring to your position on the board?

Since joining the micromobility industry, I’ve worked to expand bike share access across diverse communities through grant application, pursuit of corporate sponsorships, and fostering partnerships with local transportation agencies. Having worked in both management and administrative capacities, I understand micromobility challenges at both the implementation and operation levels. While BikeLNK City Manager, I fostered meaningful relationships with city officials to promote effective and sustainable bike share operations. During this tenure I also prioritized expanding bike share access to historically underserved communities – including aging adults – through educational opportunities and collaborative programming with local NPOs. And In my time as ROAM Programs Manager, I’ve gained valuable insights into the diverse funding mechanisms required to make nonprofit bike share happen. This experience – paired with a background in relationship management, CRM, fundraising, and a lot of biking to local coffee shops – has shaped my approach to understanding micromobility and the opportunities ahead for our industry. My foundational philosophy – let’s build this thing together.

Why is being a board member of NABSA important to you?

It would be an excellent opportunity to learn from my peers across North America. I would also like to impart the knowledge I’ve gained working with other agencies on pilots, resolving issues, and expanding our system. In particular, I would like to develop my leadership skills so I can make Chicago’s Divvy system more equitable and efficient.

What experience or insight do you bring to your position on the board?

I’ve got a background in mobility advocacy and operations. In particular, my knowledge of government and day-to-day system oversight would position me well to dive into contemporary issues in the micromobility sector. I would like to support advocate and government agency employees in their work to move the needle on improving micromobility in their worlds!

Why are you interested in being a NABSA Board Member?

As a current NABSA board member, I was thrilled to bring my eleven years of industry experience to the NABSA team while also serving as the current Chairperson of the NABSA Development Committee. We have a lot of great work in progress and I’d be honored to continue working towards accomplishing those goals while moving the industry forward.

What skills and experience would make you a good NABSA Board Member?

As an eleven year industry veteran and Founder and CEO of Shift Transit – a leading organization in the industry for over nine years, I believe I bring a unique and valued presence to the NABSA board:

• Founder and CEO mindset.
• I’ve worked on (and currently work on) many of the largest programs in North America.
• Our company, Shift Transit, currently powers over 15 million bike share and scooter shape trips per year while we maintain over 85,000 mobility assets on a daily basis.
• Collaborative mindset while working with both public and private sector partners.

Why are you interested in being a NABSA Board Member?

I would be honored to serve another term as a NABSA Board Member so that I can further support the growth and success of the bike share industry. Over the past four years, I have brought industry colleagues to share their experiences and perspectives during Policy Working Group discussions and as panelists during NABSA conferences and webinars. As a Board Member, I have also directly contributed to advocating for policies at the state or federal levels that ultimately will benefit the micromobility industry and its users. In looking toward the future, a lot of work is still needed to expand bike share and micromobility access in our communities. Having the opportunity to advocate for bike infrastructure, funding, and influence national and local policy, is both personally and professionally meaningful to me. I believe NABSA can play a role in addressing climate change through the advocacy of transportation programs that are green, accessible, and inclusive. I would be thrilled to continue taking an active part in the Executive Committee as the NABSA Treasurer and, together with the NABSA Board and other key stakeholders, to contribute to membership development activities, policy advocacy initiatives and the long-term strategy of the organization. It would be a great privilege to continue to be a force to the movement towards greater access to bikes.

What skills and experience would make you a good NABSA Board Member?

I have 20 years of experience in leadership and project management across the bike share, electric vehicle and bicycle industries. I have led businesses and have experience serving in Information Technology, Finance, and Logistics roles for companies from various sectors in France, Spain, Argentina, and in the United States. These experiences have provided me with a diverse and broad professional background. In addition to my international experience in the micromobility industry, I have also done a great deal of work in partnership with government which is critical as we build and grow the industry.

I am an entrepreneur at heart, a strategic partner in all that I do, and I am passionate about working with communities and partners to reduce our carbon footprint through transportation alternatives — one of the greatest threats to our environment. In 2005, I started my own e-bike business in Paris (one of the very first!), witnessed Velib’ launch a couple of years later and since, have nurtured relationships with stakeholders of this iconic system. I moved to Los Angeles in 2010 and worked for an electric car startup before joining Bicycle Transit Systems (BTS) as the General Manager of Metro Bike Share in 2016. I am also a lifelong bike commuter and currently serve as a board member of a local chapter of Safe Routes to Schools.

I deeply believe in education and advocacy for alternative transportation modes to cars. I have a diverse perspective from residing and working in the bicycle industry on three different continents, as well as navigating and overcoming challenges as a bike share program leader in Los Angeles–one of the biggest cities in North America and one of the most challenging cities for transportation access. In all my experience I use bring enthusiasm, passion and dedication. Being on the NABSA board gives me the opportunity to utilize my skills and experience to serve, contribute, and advocate for greater bike share infrastructure in North America.

Why are you interested in being a NABSA Board Member?

Is essential that Mexico continues to have representation on the NABSA Board. For two years as a Board member, I have participated and been actively involved in the DEIB and Research & Data committees.

As a speaker at NABSA for more than 3 years, I have brought a feminist vision and the experiencia and diversity from Mexico, which is important to continue promoting in the Board.

As part of BKT, the systems we operate are an example that it is possible to consider shared micromobility as a subsidized public policy, which I believe is extremely important to make systems more diverse and accessible.

NABSA can and should play a more important role in Mexico, and as part of the Board I will continue promoting it in our country with associations and key players in mobility.

What skills and experience would make you a good NABSA Board Member?

In addition to being part of the board for 2 years, I have 5 years of experience in the industry, but over 10 years of personal interest and passion for micromobility.

As a Mexican sociologist and feminist, I bring a vision of how important it is to consider gender and intersectionality, both in data and in the diversity agenda.

Within my work experience, I bring both research and communication knowledge. I have participated in the international RFP for Mexico City, and from the private sector I know both the day-to-day of the systems, as well as the treatment and work with public agencies that supervise them.

Being on the NABSA board allows me to continue sharing my passion and knowledge as a micromobility user and collaborator. As well as my experience as part of the team that operates the two largest and most important systems in Mexico.

As Founder and CEO of Shift Transit, Eddie has 18 years of experience in management, strategy, and operations, including many within the mobility industry. Eddie founded Shift Transit because of his passion for urban mobility and desire to help stand-up best-in-class mobility systems. This drive and ability to execute has led to Shift’s expansion into multiple North American markets in just five years, covering the bikeshare, scooter sharing, carsharing, and microtransit industries.

Prior to founding Shift Transit, Eddie served as Chief Operating Officer of Motivate, directly overseeing 13 bikeshare systems across the globe, including Citibike in New York, Hubway in Boston, and Capital Bikeshare in Washington, DC. Eddie’s career in mobility began as the inaugural General Manager of the Chicago (Divvy) program, where he spearheaded the successful launch of the 3,000-bike system in 2013.

Prior to working in mobility, Eddie served as an executive in Accenture’s Retail Strategy and Operations practice, consulting large clients such as Best Buy and Ross Stores. Eddie also served as a member of the leadership team that brought Under Armour’s retail store concept to reality.

Eddie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Maryland.