Susan Starwalt
About Susan Starwalt
Susan Starwalt is the Director of Business Development at UZURV – The Adaptive TNC, with extensive experience in managing sales cycles in transit and government sectors. She has held various leadership roles in organizations such as CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions and Ecolane, contributing to significant sales growth and project oversight.
Current Role at Uzurv
Susan Starwalt serves as the Director of Business Development at Uzurv – The Adaptive TNC, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. Her focus includes enhancing service offerings and expanding the company's market presence within the adaptive transportation sector.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to her current role, Susan held various positions in business development. She worked as the North America Business Development Manager at Meep from 2021 to 2022. Before that, she was the Business Development Director at Ecolane from 2016 to 2021, where she contributed to the company's growth in the United States. Her extensive experience includes managing complex sales cycles within large transit authority and government organizations.
Background in Transportation Management
Susan has a long history in transportation management, having served as the Transportation Program Director at Coles County Council on Aging from 1998 to 2015. During her tenure, she developed and managed transportation programs that catered to the needs of the aging population. Additionally, she worked as the Director of Way2Go Transportation at CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions for nine months in 2015.
Education and Training
Susan studied at the Wilma Boyd School of Travel & Business in 1988, completing a program that lasted 11 months. This education provided her with foundational knowledge in business practices that she has applied throughout her career in transportation and business development.
Achievements in Business Development
Throughout her career, Susan has achieved significant milestones in business development. She successfully led the design and construction oversight of a $1 million transit facility. Additionally, she generated multi-million-dollar sales growth and expanded market share in several states, including Illinois, Indiana, and Texas. She was recognized as the Top Business Development Director for two consecutive years, 2019 and 2020, during the pandemic, highlighting her effectiveness in the field.