Board Members
Jeff Thompson
President
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Jeff is a technology executive with 25 years experience in the data collection and analysis field. Although he’s been commuting along the Red Line for years, he just joined the RLPI in 2024. But Jeff has been working for years to support active transportation and to help create more unique, magic places in our communities.
Chris Maldonado
Secretary
Chris is a Client Executive at Accenture-Microsoft Business Group at Avanade and has over 20+ years of experience in the IT consulting and sales industry. Chris is the president of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Austin. Chris is most excited by RLPI to promote a safe haven for transit and recreational activities for local citizens.
Chris is a Client Executive at Accenture-Microsoft Business Group at Avanade and has over 20+ years of experience in the IT consulting and sales industry. Chris is the president of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Austin. Chris is most excited by RLPI to promote a safe haven for transit and recreational activities for local citizens.
Brianna Frey
Treasurer
Brianna Frey is the Special Projects Team Program Director for the City of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department.
Brianna has volunteered for RLPI since 2017 and is most fulfilled leading Board Development and growing her trail design skills. Brianna is most excited about using the Parkway to commute between Mueller and Downtown Austin.
Brianna Frey is the Special Projects Team Program Director for the City of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department.
Brianna has volunteered for RLPI since 2017 and is most fulfilled leading Board Development and growing her trail design skills. Brianna is most excited about using the Parkway to commute between Mueller and Downtown Austin.
Carly Haithcock
Carly is a Senior Engineering Associate with Nelson\Nygaard where she plans and designs safe, comfortable infrastructure for people walking and biking. Carly joined the Board in Spring 2022 and chairs the Grants Committee. She is excited to be a part of an effort from the advocacy/stewardship side. Her favorite segment of the Parkway is Rosewood Avenue to 12th Street.
Rachel Montemayor
Rachel Montemayor is an educator and dedicated advocate for accessible development. Rachel uses knowledge derived from lived experiences as a bike commuter and public transit user. She has been instrumental in promoting sustainable transit solutions in Austin suburbs. Her deep understanding of the importance of creating accessible transportation aligns perfectly with the vision of the Red Line Parkway. Rachel believes in the power of partnerships and is skilled at bringing diverse communities to achieve common goals.
Staff
Tom Wald
Executive Director
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Tom is co-founder of RLPI, and is a longtime Austin-area trails, walking, and bicycling advocate. He also serves on the boards of Austin Outside and Safe Streets Austin, and was Bike Austin Executive Director from 2009-2014.
Tom is co-founder of RLPI, and is a longtime Austin-area trails, walking, and bicycling advocate. He also serves on the boards of Austin Outside and Safe Streets Austin, and was Bike Austin Executive Director from 2009-2014.