The Rapid
Phil West is an accomplished professional with a diverse background spanning roles in academia, ministry, research, and customer service. Since November 2014, West has served as a Bus Operator for The Rapid while also holding positions at The Home Depot since January 2012, including Delivery Will Call Coordinator and Sales Associate Tool Rental. Previous experience includes working as an Associate Grant Researcher/Writer for The Kester Group and as a Minister at Pathway Church in Michigan for nearly two decades, focusing on teaching and counseling. West's earlier career features a role as an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Liberty University and a Technical Writing Assistant at Smiths Industries, contributing to documentation for avionic systems. Education consists of both an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Michigan State University, alongside a Master of Divinity from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.
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The Rapid
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The Rapid (Interurban Transit Partnership) is the authority that provides a variety of public transportation services for the Grand Rapids metro area and beyond. It is organized and operates under Michigan Public Act 196 of 1986. The Rapid operates fixed route, demand-response services for people with disabilities and those living outside the fixed-route service area, and car and vanpooling programs among other services. The activities of The Rapid are overseen by a 15-member board of directors that represent the six municipalities in The Rapid service area.