Jacob Snow was appointed as the general manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in 1999. He oversees one of the few agencies in the country that is responsible for street and highway planning and funding, freeway and arterial traffic management and public transportation. Under Jacob’s leadership, the RTC has made significant improvements to Southern Nevada’s streets and highways, traffic management and public transit system that have made traveling in our valley so much more convenient and accessible for residents and tourists. His clear vision and strategic direction has made the RTC one of the most dynamic transportation agencies in the country. He led the implementation of two bus rapid transit projects and two express routes, the building of three park & ride facilities, a state-of-the-art transit facility, the first-of-its-kind traffic management facility and a bus maintenance facility. Under his guidance, the National Transit Database recognized the RTC as the most efficient transit provider in the nation.
Jacob is actively involved in national transportation issues. He is currently on the board for the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations and the Western High Speed Rail Alliance. He is a former board member for the American Public Transportation Association.
He was named the Government Official of the Year from the Associated General Contractors and Public Administrator of the Year from the American Society of Public Administrators. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography. He also holds a Masters Degree in Urban Planning from BYU and an accreditation from the Association of American Airport Executives. Prior to the RTC, he served as the Assistant Director of Aviation for McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.
Jacob served a two-year mission for his church in Hong Kong and can speak Cantonese as a second language. He has been an active volunteer with the Boy’s Scouts of America and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Boy’s Scouts of America Las Vegas Area Council. He does not only talk the talk, but he also walks the walk. He often takes public transportation or rides his bike to and from work.
He is married to Cheryl and they have three children. They love spending quality time together, are leisure cyclists and avid Oregon Duck fans.
Deputy General Manager Tina Quigley
Tina joined the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada in November 2005 as the Deputy General Manager. She oversees the day-to-day operations and administration of the agency that is responsible for street and highway planning and funding, freeway and arterial traffic management and public transportation.
Her management and leadership style, together with her strong belief in a work and life balance are credited with creating an effective, efficient and sustainable organization that has made significant achievements in recruiting, retaining and motivating RTC employees. Tina is an advocate for alternative modes of transportation and has been instrumental in launching the RTC Electric Bike (e-bike) program that provides employees with the option when taking short distance trips to ride an e-bike as oppose to driving their personal vehicle. In line with the agency’s vision, the e-bike program encourages employees to stay active while helping to alleviate congestion in the downtown corridor.
As the deputy general manager, Tina has contributed to one of the most dynamic transportation agencies in the country. The RTC recently launched the Strip & Downtown and the Metropolitan Area Express bus rapid transit services, implemented the Centennial Express and WestCliff Airport Express transit services, built the Centennial Hills Transit Center Park & Ride, Westcliff Transit Center Park & Ride and the state-of-the-art Bonneville Transit Center. The National Transit Database named the RTC as the most efficient transit provider in the nation carrying nearly 35 million passengers, operating more than 400 transit vehicles and servicing more than 30 routes.
Tina is no stranger to transportation. She started flying at the age of 16, obtained her degree in airport planning and has more than 20 years of experience in the transportation field. Prior to joining the RTC, she worked as the Assistant Director of Planning & Construction for the Clark County Department of Aviation. She was recently awarded the 2011 Woman of Distinction Award for Government Services by the National Association of Women Business Owners. She was also recognized as one of Southern Nevada’s Women to Watch in 2009 by In Business Las Vegas and has been honored by that publication as one of our community’s top 40 business people under 40.
She volunteers with the Clark County School District and is helping to develop their Safe Routes to School program. This program will help parents, neighborhoods and schools work together to provide a safe way for kids to get to school without getting into a vehicle. She is on the leadership committee for the Southern Nevada Health District’s Obesity and Prevention program and is an active member of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at Frank Lamping Elementary School. Tina also sits on the Clark County Credit Union’s Audit Committee.
Tina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Business and Planning from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. She has a private pilot license and is a member of the American Public Transit Association.
She and her husband, Dale, have two children, Alyssa and Aidan. They love spending quality time together and traveling the world. So far, they have visited Mexico, South America, Paris, and Washington D.C.
