Richard M. Medina, Murp, AI Cp, Pmp
About Richard M. Medina, Murp, AI Cp, Pmp
Richard M. Medina is a Senior Project Manager at EVgo, specializing in the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Southern California. He holds both Project Management Professional (PMP) and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) credentials, and has a background in urban planning and development.
Work at EVgo
Richard M. Medina has been serving as the Senior Project Manager for Southern California at EVgo since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the installation of Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure throughout the southwest region of the United States. His responsibilities include interfacing closely with architects, civil engineers, construction managers, and various utility agencies to ensure the successful execution of projects.
Education and Expertise
Richard M. Medina holds a Master's degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from UC Irvine, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he has pursued further education at UC San Diego Extension, focusing on the California Environmental Quality Act, and is currently working towards a certificate in this area. He holds two professional credentials: Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) from the American Planning Association.
Background
Richard M. Medina has a diverse professional background in project management and urban planning. He began his career in the US Navy as an Aviation Ordnanceman from 1997 to 2002. Following his military service, he worked in various project management roles, including Development Project Manager at the County of Riverside and Family Service Association. He has also held positions at Electrify America, where he focused on EV infrastructure development, and at Brilliant Corners, where he served as Regional Development Manager.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at EVgo, Richard M. Medina accumulated extensive experience in project management across several organizations. He worked at Electrify America as Project Development Manager for EV Infrastructure from 2018 to 2021 and briefly as Program Operations Lead in 2021. His earlier roles include Development Project Manager at the County of Riverside and Family Service Association, as well as Real Estate Development Manager at Price Charities. He also completed an internship in Urban Planning with the City of Riverside.
Certifications and Credentials
Richard M. Medina holds several professional certifications that enhance his expertise in project management and urban planning. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute and an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) credential holder from the American Planning Association. These certifications reflect his commitment to maintaining high standards in project management and planning practices.