OKI Team

Mark Policinski is celebrating his 33rd year as a CEO in the private and public sectors. Since 2003, he has been CEO of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI).

His notable accomplishments include prominent senior-level positions, including CEO of the Brown Publishing Company and Vice President of The CoStar Group.

Before moving to Cincinnati, Mr. Policinski worked in Washington, D.C., on Capitol Hill and in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.

He has served on many public and private sector boards. Mr. Policinski is on the Board of Mater Filius Queen City, an organization that provides housing, food, transportation and educational support to homeless, pregnant women.

Mark Policinski has been consistently recognized as one of the Tristate’s most notable people, earning a spot on Cincy Magazine’s list of the top 100 most influential leaders for over the past two decades.

Bob assists the Executive Director in leading OKI and is responsible for all transportation planning functions of the agency including the Transportation Plan, TIP, Work Program, Project Prioritization Process and special studies. Bob is a professional engineer with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky.

As Strategic Initiatives Manager for the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI), Robyn is responsible for the management of cutting-edge freight transportation planning, identification and coordination of the public/private partnerships and the funding to achieve them. Robyn serves as Chair of the Ohio Freight Advisory Committee, MPO Representative for the Kentucky Freight Advisory Committee for Transportation and member of the Transportation Research Board’s Standing Committee on Intermodal Freight and Truck Transportation (AT014). She holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign and a Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Criticism and Conservation from Florida State University.

Regina is responsible for transportation planning, handling of the monthly ICC meetings and meeting material preparation, coordinates UPWP monthly/quarterly progress reports. Regina works directly for the Deputy Executive Director on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, UPWP, TIP, special studies and prioritization process.

Toni is responsible for Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Procurement, and also assists with Budgeting, Reporting, Accounts Payable, and the Flex Time Program. Toni holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati.

Katie is responsible for planning, oversight and coordination of the financial and accounting operations of OKI. Katie holds Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati.

As a Program Manager, Summer is responsible for the 5310 program and active transportation projects throughout the region. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from the University of Cincinnati.

Andy maintains and implements OKI’s Strategic Regional Policy Plan, How Do We Grow From Here?, manages the Fiscal Impact Analysis Model program, and coordinates the Regional Planning Forum. Andy currently serves as the Director of the Cincinnati Section of the American Planning Association, coordinating professional development and educational opportunities for the region’s urban planning professionals. He holds a Master’s degree in Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati and over fifteen years of experience in local, county, regional, and private sector planning.

Margaret is responsible for the management of the Greenspace program including coordination of the consultation process and implementation of the OKI’s Strategic Regional Policy Plan recommendations for conserving natural systems and integrating greenspace into the development process. Margaret holds a Doctorate degree in Education and Master’s degree in Integrative Studies, both from the Northern Kentucky University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Skidmore College.

Jenny supports OKI’s overall communications and digital media strategy through social media and website management, content creation, email campaigns and other communications. She also coordinates the region’s Clean Air and RideShare program, along with OKI’s Title VI program. Jenny has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Electronic Media/Media Production from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music.

Elizabeth analyzes transportation related data across the OKI region to support projects and services throughout the agency. Elizabeth holds a PhD and BS in Mathematics from Virginia Tech and a MS in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Central Florida.

Jessica leads the HR operations and people strategies for OKI. This includes talent acquisition, employee retention, benefit & compensation administration, performance management, policy and process creation and adherence, employee relations, and training. Jessica has her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources & Development from the University of Cincinnati. Jessica is a member and has her Senior Certified HR designation with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Michael is responsible for developing socioeconomic datasets and future year projections to be utilized in OKI’s Regional Transportation Plan and other planning initiatives. Michael also assists OKI municipalities and counties and other OKI staff with any demographic data needs they may have. Michael holds a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geographic Information Sciences from Ohio University.

Jersson oversees traffic data collection processes, quality control and performance of traffic counting devices across the seven major bridges in the Cincinnati area. In addition, he collaborates with state transportation organizations to collect traffic count data for the region. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Geology from Wittenberg University and a Bachelor of Science in GIS from Arizona State University.

Jim researches, writes and edits speeches and other executive communication for the agency’s executives. He also produces press releases, web content and related messaging in support of OKI’s mission. Jim manages the agency’s media relations plan, which uses digital and traditional news outlets to educate the public on OKI’s plans, projects and programs. Jim has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications, and minors in print journalism and public relations, from Towson University.

As the liaison between the OKI Board of Directors and staff, Lorrie supports the CEO and OKI officers by managing monthly board meetings and overseeing the annual nominating committee process. She is also responsible for planning special events, including the annual luncheon. Lorrie holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from Ohio University, where she is currently serving a nine-year term as a trustee. She also serves as a member of the programming committee for the Southwest Ohio chapter of Women in Transportation.

Brett is responsible for OKI’s participation in the Federal Transportation Management Program. He manages the Congestion Management Program, a role that includes preparing the CMP: Findings and Analysis Report and CMAQ Performance Plans. He is also responsible for the Regional Intelligent Transportation System, leading its overhaul and updating Regional ITS Architecture and Strategic Plan. Additionally, Brett conducts air quality conformity analyses for prospective projects and contributes to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Brett is AICP-certified through the American Planning Association and holds a Masters of Arts in Geography and Planning from the University of Toledo.

Andy is responsible for the programming of federal aid transportation projects and maintaining the Transportation Improvement Program for the 8-county OKI region. Andy holds a Master’s degree in Geography from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Regional Planning from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

David is responsible for the management of OKI’s water quality program including coordinating the Groundwater Committee and maintenance of the “Water Quality Management Plan for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties in Ohio”. David holds a Master’s degree in Adult Education/Environmental Education from the Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with teaching certification from Ohio Wesleyan University.

Jackson is responsible for maintaining OKI’s web mapping applications and conducting spatial analyses in support of transportation planning and related activities in the greater Cincinnati area. Jackson holds a B.S. in GIS from the Ohio State University.

As OKI’s Director of Information Systems and Analytics, David oversees all aspects of the organization’s IT operations and strategy, manages OKI’s award-winning GIS Department and directs unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, gathering and analyzing spatial data across the metropolitan area.

David serves as OKI’s subject matter expert on all aspects of electric vehicles (EVs), from charging infrastructure and optimal charger location site selection to vehicle specifications and strategic fleet deployment planning.

David holds a Master of Community Planning degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography, both from the University of Cincinnati. He is a certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) and maintains a Part 107 Remote Pilot license from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Rachel prepares maps and data for agency projects, gathers and digitizes spatial data and more. She has a Part 107 Remote Pilot’s license from the FAA and a Master’s of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Geo-Informatics from Murray State University.

Hui is primarily responsible for data development and evaluation for OKI’s regional travel demand model. She also works on model validation. Her other duties include overseeing traffic count data collection projects. Hui holds a Master of City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University.

Liren is responsible for management of data service in support of OKI’s mission of transportation alternative evaluation. He and his team develop, maintain, and apply the OKI’s advanced travel demand model for transportation policy evaluation and traffic study of the transportation projects in the Council’s eight-county region. Liren holds a Ph.D. (transportation) and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, both from University of South Florida.

Ting is responsible for transportation model development & application, data analysis, and model documentation to support transportation planning in the OKI region. Ting received her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. With a background in transportation modeling and planning, Ting is committed to helping communities develop sustainable and efficient transportation systems that improve mobility and accessibility for all.

Timothy is responsible for a variety of expense, budget, and other accounting tasks. He has a Masters and Bachelor Degree in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati.

As leader of OKI’s Communications Department, Julia focuses on informing the public and stakeholders about OKI’s crucial role in the region. She oversees all aspects of public involvement, marketing, and media and public relations for the agency, as well as manages government and legislative affairs. Julia holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Missouri and a Bachelor’s in Communications from Western Kentucky University.

Samantha works with OKI’s Finance Department in accounts payable, payroll and attendance, and other administrative finance support tasks. She has a broad work experience of over 14 years in operations, lending, and accounting and finance. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture and Business from Wilmington College.

Pamela prepares maps and gathers and updates data for various projects within the OKI region. She has a BA in International Studies and Geography with a minor in Economics and Certification in GIS, from Saginaw Valley State University and MS in Geography from Kent State University.

Yokow manages OKI’s websites, working on development, UI/UX design, graphics and more.  He has a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from Miami University.

As OKI’s Regional Planning Manager, Emi is responsible for advancing the OKI Strategic Regional Policy Plan and leads associated OKI programs including regional land use, water quality, greenspace and environmental planning. She has experience in leadership across the region, both at the municipal and county level and within transit and mobility planning. Emi also previously served as the Senior Land Use Planner here at OKI. She is a subject matter expert in project management, data analysis, zoning codes, floodplain management, grant writing, and community engagement.

She holds a Master of Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Kentucky. Emi is a certified planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA).