RJL adds senior director of planning to team

Nov. 16—RJL Solutions recently welcomed Jonathan Blake to its Indianapolis office. In his role as Senior Director of Planning, he will lead the RJL division specializing in community planning, needs assessments, feasibility studies, strategic planning and grants development.

Blake is an urban planning professional with twenty years of experience in senior project management, operations and executive-level leadership for municipal governments, RJL said in a press release. Prior to joining RJL Solutions in October 2023, he served as a planner in the Indianapolis market for V3 Companies and was the administration and planning director for Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation as well as the assistant director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Brownsburg.

"Jonathan brings a higher-level focus and background on planning for local communities who partner with RJL Solutions, including our current clients," states Rachel Leslie, CEO of RJL Solutions. "Providing the best service and product for those who trust us is our priority. I'm certain Jonathan, along with his team, will develop the type of planning documents that lead to funding and successful implementation."

This strategic hire by RJL Solutions is meant to add to the company's short-and-long-term growth strategies, including helping businesses of all sizes, associations, local governments and non-profit organizations across the state of Indiana.