Join us as we learn career advice from Aaron Hake, Executive Director at Riverside County Transportation Commission!
Our Pick Power Hour is an informal, interactive conversation between the speaker and our members, focusing on lessons in business, leadership, and professional development. Rather than a formal presentation, the event will be a moderated discussion, facilitated by a host who will introduce the speaker and guide the conversation.
The session will be followed by a Q&A and time to connect with fellow attendees.
Pick Power Hour is FREE for current Pick Group members and $10 for non-members. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!
About Aaron Hake
Aaron Hake serves as the Executive Director of the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) where he leads a staff of 81 members across nine departments with an overall annual budget of over a billion dollars. RCTC’s Executive Committee unanimously selected Aaron to lead RCTC and RCA and tasked him with implementing Riverside County’s transportation and regional conservation vision. Aaron is the sixth Executive Directorin RCTC’s 48-year history.
In 2006, Aaron started his career at RCTC, concentrating on transportation policy and advocating for project funding at both federal and state levels. Over the years, he has served in several key roles, including Director of External Affairs, Interim Deputy Executive Director for the Regional Conservation Authority, and Deputy Executive Director at RCTC. Aaron has been at the forefront of significant issues during his time at RCTC including legislative and funding advocacy, management of one of the most extensive habitat conservation plans in the United States, and development of the Commission-approved Traffic Relief Plan, a landmark bold vision for addressing Riverside County’s transportation needs.
As a civic leader in Riverside County, Aaron has served as Chair of the Riverside County Planning Commission, the City of Corona Planning Commission, and Treasurer of the City of Corona. He has served as Board Chair of the Inland Southern California United Way and has participated on numerous other local nonprofit boards of directors. His efforts have earned him recognition, including the WTS Inland Empire Chapter Secretary Ray LaHood Award, the Pick Group of Young Professionals IMPACT Award for Civic Leadership, and the 30 Under 30 by the Corona Chamber of Commerce.
Aaron earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy from American University in Washington, D.C., and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California. Aaron is a lifelong resident of Riverside County.
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