Bio – Chad Edwards

Executive Vice President of Strategy, Planning & Development, Trinity Metro

Chad Edwards is a seasoned executive with a strategic focus on the advancement of public transportation. At Trinity Metro, he spearheads the planning, government relations, and project management teams by leveraging his experience to foster innovation and efficiency.

His extensive background includes roles such as Regional Mobility and Innovation Officer for the City of Fort Worth; Assistant Vice President of Capital Planning with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART); and Program Manager with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).

Chad earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from Texas Tech University. He furthered his education at the University of Texas at Arlington earning a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning and a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems.

Chad serves as an active member of the Surface Transportation Technical Committee for NCTCOG, and is a graduate of Leadership APTA (American Public Transportation Association Class), Class of 2016.