Gabe Klein

Gabe Klein's work experience includes various roles in transportation, urban planning, and innovation. Gabe is currently serving as the Executive Director at the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation since 2022. Prior to this, they co-founded CityFi in 2016, a platform for urban change management. Gabe also worked as a Venture Partner at Fontinalis Partners, LLC from 2014.

In 2020, Gabe was part of the Biden-Harris Transition Team as the USDOT Agency Review Team - Innovation Liaison. Gabe also had a fellowship with the Urban Land Institute in 2014, where they focused on the connection between land-use, transportation, and the built environment.

Gabe's past roles include Commissioner of Transportation for the City of Chicago from 2011 to 2013, where they aimed to make Chicago an example of innovation in transportation and public space. Gabe was also the Director of Transportation for the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) in Washington, D.C. from 2009 to 2011.

Before their role in government, Gabe had entrepreneurial experience. Gabe co-founded and served as CEO of Home Slice LLC DBA On The Fly, a holding company for multiple businesses including the first multi-unit natural food truck business in the United States. Gabe also worked as Vice President at Zipcar, helping build the carsharing company. Earlier in their career, they were the Director of Sales and Marketing at ProfessionaLink, managing B2B ASP activities.

Overall, Gabe Klein has extensive experience in transportation and urban planning, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Gabe Klein's education history includes attending Tandem Friends School and obtaining an Executive Certificate in Transportation/Mobility Management from The Wharton School. Gabe also earned a Bs in Marketing & Management from Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business. Additionally, Gabe has a certification in Lean Six Sigma.