Kade Marquez has served as Transit Coordinator for the City of Idaho Falls and the Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) system since February 2022. He holds an educational background in Economics, having studied at Brigham Young University and Idaho State University.
Before joining GIFT, Marquez gained extensive experience in private-sector transportation, specializing in supply chain management as well as mergers and acquisitions. He is actively involved in industry leadership as a board member of the Community Transportation Association of Idaho and serves as a panelist for the National Academies' Transportation Research Board.
GIFT is Idaho's first door-to-door public micro-transit system, recognized for its innovative service model. The system has earned prestigious accolades, including the Idaho Transportation Department’s 2024 Hall of Fame Award for Innovation and the Association of Idaho Cities’ Garret Nancolas City Achievement Award. With over 15,000 satisfied users and more than a quarter-million rides completed, GIFT has become a preferred transit option in Idaho Falls.
Marquez oversees all facets of GIFT's operations, including system design, community outreach, and financial strategy, ensuring its continued success and growth.