About Us
Welcome to CodeRed Business Solutions Inc
CodeRed Business Solutions Inc. (CRBS) is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with experience supporting organizations in Public Transportation and Public Utilities. We’re a minority and veteran-owned business certified in 13 states across the US. We currently have four locations: Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA and our headquarters resides in New York City, NY.
Our mission is to enable our customers to build successful in-house change management capabilities through a holistic approach to support sustainable solutions. CodeRed has years of experience in Strategic Asset Management, and Digital Transformation (capital prioritization, cost-reduction activities, Ready-for-Operations capabilities, and business process transformation to focus on asset performance). CodeRed Business Solutions Inc. has also supported similar efforts with the New York Power Authority during their Asset Management Plan development.
CRBS has provided Asset Management support services to the MBTA as a partner of two prime contractors during the past two years. These services included Trapeze implementation and training support for the Vehicle Maintenance Division and Tableau Dashboard development for Engineering and Maintenance Directorate. In addition, CRBS provided staff augmentation support to the Commuter Rail Division. The MBTA initiated this contract to support Boston’s Commuter Rail division’s ability to track the purchase of spare parts utilized to maintain MBTA Commuter Rail cars. One of the critical features of this contract was to develop procedures/SOPs for using Trapeze EAM software to confirm/verify the use of parts ordered by maintenance personnel to repair commuter rail cars. Furthermore, CodeRed personnel confirmed the tagging and return of valuable unserviceable parts to the appropriate manufacturer for rehabilitation and transition to a serviceable condition.
CRBS was the prime contractor the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) selected to perform asset management research to develop a complete hierarchical structure for all physical assets owned and operated by a transit system. CRBS was the prime contractor in developing Asset Management Plans for St Louis Metro, Charlette Area Transit System (CATS). CRBS has also provided asset management support to New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority, Long Island Railroad, Boston MBTA, Chicago CTA, Denver RTD, and New York Power Authority.
The services we provide are proven and sustainable. CodeRed Business Solutions Inc. works diligently and collaboratively with our customers to maximize efficiencies in operations and maintenance. We are ‘boots on the ground’ with many years of real-life experience managing operations and maintenance of transit systems and public utility organizations. We emphasize infusing Reliability Center Maintenance (RCM) and Predictive Maintenance techniques to increase the reliability and sustainability of critical assets. CRBS is focused on analysis-based decision-making to deliver excellence in service delivery to the public.
Personnel at CodeRed Business Solutions Inc. (CRBS) successfully developed and implemented a sustainable RCM program at St. Louis Metro that was recognized as an industry best practice on page 48958 of the October 2016 Federal Register (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-07-26/pdf/2016-16883.pdf). The maintenance effort led to unparalleled reliability and significant improvement in the transit system’s capital and operating expenses. CRBS has supported the implementation of RCM for Cleveland’s Healthline Bus Rapid Transit system, which has seen reliability improvement approaching 400%.
Our Leadership Team
Ronald Humphrey
President/CEO
Mr. Humphrey is the dynamic founder and visionary President/CEO of CodeRed Business Solutions Inc. His entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking mindset have been instrumental in positioning CodeRed Business Solutions as a trusted partner for organizations seeking comprehensive and sustainable improvements in their operations. His innate ability to identify emerging trends, capitalize on technological advancements, and optimize resources has resulted in unparalleled value creation for clients.
Raymond Friem
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Friem is an accomplished professional with an exceptional 30-year track record in the public mass transit industry. With a wealth of practical management skills and experience, Mr. Friem is dedicated to developing and delivering unique, comprehensive, and cost-effective solutions that enhanced the St. Louis region through high-quality mass transit services. With his commitment to excellence and deep understanding of the mass transit industry, Ray Friem is poised to continue making significant contributions to the development and advancement of transit services.
Mildred Chua
Ms. Chua is a retired executive from New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority with over 30 years of experience in the transportation industry as a recognized leader, innovator and advisor in finance, strategic planning, asset and performance management, infrastructure program management, business and digital transformation. She brings strategic systems thinking and leadership to drive positive business outcomes by integrating finance with operations through best-practice asset management. She participates in various professional forums in leadership including the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) and the Asset Leadership Network (ALN).
Steven Adkins
Northeast Division Operations Manager
Mr. Adkins brings over 20 years of extensive experience in passenger rail rolling stock maintenance and operation. He embarked on his career in rolling stock maintenance at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) as a dedicated light rail repairer. Throughout his tenure at MBTA, Mr. Adkins progressed through various positions, showcasing his expertise and leadership in the field. With his wealth of experience and remarkable track record, Mr. Adkins is poised to make a significant impact in the realm of passenger rail rolling stock maintenance and operation.
Christian Smith
HR Business Partner
Christian Smith Jr is a results-driven Human Resource professional with a passion for cultivating thriving workplaces. With extensive experience as an HR Business Partner, he specializes in creating employee-centric environments where individuals excel and organizations prosper. With his unwavering dedication to empowering people and organizations, Christian Smith Jr continues to positively impact the world of Human Resources.
Ciara Cox
Executive Administrator and Proposal Coordinator
Ciara Cox is an accomplished Executive Administrator and Proposal Coordinator with a passion for making a difference in the transit consulting industry. With a background in project and individual management, Ciara brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to her role. Her dedication, resourcefulness, and organizational skills allow her to excel in coordinating and managing successful proposals for her firm. As an accomplished professional, Ciara ensures that every aspect of the proposal process is meticulously handled, from initial research to final submission.