Promotion bolsters TriMet’s focus on maintenance, state of good repair
TriMet has named Jamie Snook as Executive Director of Capital Project Delivery. A former Metro project manager and TriMet employee since 2019, Snook brings nearly three decades of experience in transportation within this region to TriMet’s leadership team.
As Executive Director of Capital Project Delivery, Snook will oversee capital improvement and maintenance projects across TriMet. This is a particularly important position for TriMet, as we focus on keeping our transit system in a state of good repair. That includes maintaining — and replacing, as needed — the equipment, systems and facilities that keep tens of thousands of riders moving every day.
“I am honored to lead this amazing team in Engineering & Construction. I want to thank everyone for the commitment they bring to this work every day,” Snook said. “I know there are tough times ahead, but I believe that by working together — with honesty, care and respect — we can navigate these challenges and continue to improve and move our system forward.”
Snook moves into this position after serving as TriMet Major Projects Director since 2021. She had been serving as interim Executive Director since September.
Snook will partner closely with Claire Khouri, TriMet’s Chief Strategy & Planning Officer, who calls her an asset to our agency and the region.
“There is hardly a major transit project in our region over the last 20 years that Jamie hasn’t been a part of or worked on directly,” Khouri said. “It has become evident that she tirelessly works to build partnerships internally, across the region and within our industry. Jamie knows how to deliver projects for the benefit of TriMet’s riders and our entire community.”
Snook started work at TriMet as Capital Projects Planning Manager in 2019. Before that, she worked for Oregon Metro for 14 years, and at a private engineering and design firm for six years prior to that.
Snook holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Regional Planning from Westfield State University in Massachusetts.