Jonathan Blake is an urban planning professional with more than 20 years experience in local government administration, including complex project management, operations, and executive-level leadership. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for managing programmatic and capital projects, geospatial analysis, public engagement, and public policy development and implementation. He has successfully managed more than $45.2 million in federally funded transportation projects and $90 million in public-private partnerships.

As Senior Director of Strategic Planning, Jonathan serves as both a visionary leader and operational manager for the planning and community development services offered at RJL Solutions. Jonathan provides leadership, direction, and general administrative oversight to the Grants & Strategic Planning department, serving as the conduit between the Grants & Strategic Planning department and the Executive Team, ensuring that the daily tasks of the team contribute to the overall vision of the company.

Jonathan is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Park & Recreation Professionals (CPRP), and Advanced Commercial Advisors (ACA). He has a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Butler University. Additionally, Jonathan is a member of the American Planning Association (Environmental Division, City Planning Division, and Indiana Chapter), the National Recreation & Park Association, the Indiana Park & Recreation Association, and the Indiana Commercial Board of REALTORS.