Steve Schipper

Chief Operating Officer at The Rapid

Steve Schipper has a varied work experience spanning multiple industries. Steve started their career at the City of Key West as the Deputy Director of Community Services, where they were responsible for managing the reorganization of several departments. Steve then moved on to work at the City of Cedar Springs as a Lieutenant Firefighter/Medical First Responder, responding to emergency situations. Currently, they are the Chief Operating Officer at The Rapid, overseeing the transportation operations and managing a large team of staff and operators.

Steve Schipper's education history includes a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, with a general field of study, from Central Florida Community College in Winter Park. Steve completed this degree from 1994 to 1995. Prior to that, from 1985 to 1989, they attended Hope College, where their field of study was also Business Administration and Management. The specific degree obtained during this period is not mentioned.

In addition to their education, Steve Schipper has obtained several certifications. Steve became a Fire Officer in April 2015, although the institution that granted this certification is not specified. Steve also holds a certification as a Medical First Responder from the National Registry of Medical Responders, which they obtained in May 2011. It is noted that they have certifications in Automotive Service Excellence, FEMA-Incident Command, Michigan Certified Mechanic, Michigan Fire Fighter, and Transit Management, but the specific institutions and dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.

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Grand Rapids, United States

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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.


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