Zach Kincade

Mr. Zach Kincade is the Dayton Headquarters Office Manager, and has over 15 years of experience as a project manager and Lead Analyst for RLS data collection and survey analysis projects. He also provides technical support to RLS senior staff in the conduct of service evaluations and transit development plans, comprehensive operational analyses, coordinated human service and public transit plans, including public involvement activities and map development using ArcGIS to represent pockets of targeted populations in a specific study.

In his role as Office Manager, Mr. Kincade oversees all aspects of RLS’ administrative and business operating practices, including state registrations, prequalifications, and DBE certifications. He also serves many other roles for RLS, including webmaster, IT coordinator, Lead Production staff for all RLS’ proposals and products, including two RTAP newsletters, as well as Editor for the RLS internal newsletter, the Consultant Connection.

In addition to his RLS corporate and office responsibilities, Mr. Kincade’s projects include Project Manager and Lead Researcher for Greater Dayton RTA Performance Evaluations and Title VI Analysis Update; Lead Supervisor for the Jackson Area Transportation Authority passenger survey; and Project Manager of the Hancock, Hardin, Wyandot, and Putnam Community Action Commission Community Needs Assessment.

Mr. Kincade completed a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Wright State University and a Public and Human Service Transportation Certificate as part of the WSU/Ohio DOT Certificate Program. He attended the National Environmental Policy Act Training hosted by Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) & Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the National Environmental Policy Act Categorical Exclusions Training hosted by INDOT & FHWA. Mr. Kincade is a Notary Public in Ohio and his commission expires on August 31, 2026.