Metro News

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Metro is pleased to announce that Jason Roe has been promoted to Director of Infrastructure & Development Programming.  

Mr. Roe will oversee, monitor, and ensure the effective management of three key areas: the Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund program, Metro’s Rail Right of Way ownership and disposition activities, and all Strategic Planning Development and Innovation contractual/procurement-related program activities. He will also ensure compliance with these programs’ internal, local, state, and federal rules and regulations. 

“Throughout his career, Jason has demonstrated a natural ability to lead and earn the trust and respect of those he works with,” said Khaled Shammout, Metro’s Chief Strategic Planning, Development & Innovation Officer. “He consistently looks for opportunities to strategically improve processes while advancing Metro’s mission.” 

Mr. Roe has more than 23 years of experience in the transit industry. He has held several previous roles at Metro, including Senior Manager of Procurement, Inventory Manager, Quality Assurance Quality Control Manager, and Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.  

Among his industry achievements, Mr. Roe currently holds ASCM Supply Chain Procurement Certification, National Transit Institute Procurement certificates, and National Association of State Procurement Officials certificates. He is also a member of the Transit Alliance of Public Purchasing, Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers, and ASCM local Cincinnati chapter.