Jon Kropp

Jon Kropp is the Director of Workforce at Southwestern College, where he leads strategic initiatives and grant-funded programs that strengthen career education across five campuses. With over 17 years of experience advancing transportation and sustainability projects for San Diego’s regional community colleges, Jon has played a key role in developing statewide strategies to support zero-emission vehicle adoption and workforce alignment. His efforts have helped secure more than $25 million in funding, including $6 million in CEC funding that accelerated ZEV program adoption at more than 20 colleges throughout California.

In addition to his leadership in higher education, Jon is the founder of Rocket 1 Group LLC, a consultancy that helps organizations navigate workforce trends through data-driven insights, strategic planning, and digital solutions. He also co-founded the Mobilize Summit, a pivotal event that convenes hundreds of educators and industry leaders to explore the future of mobility and workforce training.

Jon brings deep expertise in curriculum development, nonprofit strategy, web & graphic design, as well as community engagement. He holds a BBA from Gonzaga University and an MS in Management and Project Management from Northeastern University.