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Moving Florida forward for more than 30 years!
Advocation. Information. Collaboration.
Moving Florida forward for more than 30 years!
What is FBT?
Floridians for Better Transportation (FBT) is a statewide business and transportation association dedicated to making transportation safer and more efficient in Florida. We have been moving Florida forward for more than 30 years!
FBT is an advocate and conduit between the state legislature and the transportation industry.
We provide the latest on information regarding innovation and regulation in the transportation industry.
FBT works across all modes of transportation, bringing a diverse range of groups together.
We also collaborate on strategies for sustainable funding for transportation as well as policies which support efficient mobility for people and goods.
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Transportation Secretary Announces New Staff
From Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E.
OneFDOT Team,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Ottaviano as the Chief of Staff for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Jessica has served the Department for nearly 13 years, where she started her career in District Five as a Communications Specialist and then served as the District Communications Director before coming to Central Office in 2022 to serve as FDOT’s State Communications Director. Through her tenure as the State Communications Director, she has helped bring our agency’s communications to new heights from venturing into new and thoughtful communication concepts to rolling out major infrastructure milestones and initiatives as well as bringing major emphasis to the extraordinary work our team does every day.
Jessica's dedication and proven ability to tell FDOT's story will continue to be a great asset to the Department as she transitions into the role of Chief of Staff. Jessica is a graduate of the University of South Florida, a mom to two boys, and married to her high school sweetheart, Nick.
I am also very pleased to announce, Jack Rogers as the Deputy Chief of Staff for FDOT.
Jack will couple this new role with his current role as Director of Legislative Affairs. Jack has served at the Department for two and a half years and holds nearly a decade of experience in Florida politics, having served in several key roles for elected officials. Through his time here at FDOT, Jack has strategically improved the process to shape legislative policies and build strong partnerships in the legislature to ensure we are able to efficiently achieve our mission and serve Florida’s communities. Since serving as Legislative Affairs Director, he has also greatly improved the understanding and engagement with the legislature as well as placed a great deal of importance on legislative stakeholder relationships and outreach within the Department in both Central Office and throughout the Districts.
Jack’s depth of experience and government stakeholder engagement will be a tremendous asset to FDOT as he takes on this added role. Jack is a graduate from the University of Mississippi and married to his beautiful wife, Julie.
I’m truly grateful to have these two talented and knowledgeable team members to help support our entire FDOT team. I’m certain that their leadership will continue to help make FDOT shine.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Transportation Commission
For Immediate Release: February 14, 2025
Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, media@eog.myflorida.com
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Transportation Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Barbara Haselden and Hung Mai and the reappointment of John Browning Jr., Richard Burke, David Genson, and Alex Lastra to the Florida Transportation Commission.
Barbara Haselden
Haselden is the Owner and President of Barbara L. Haselden, Inc. She is a member of the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and is a Licensed Florida Life and Health Insurance Agent. Haselden attended Ball State University.
Hung Mai
Mai is the President and Chief Executive Officer of H.T. Mai, Inc. He previously served as a member of the Hillsborough River Basin Board and the Hillsborough County Planning Commission. Mai earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Saigon.
John Browning Jr.
Browning is the President of Browning Consulting and Browning Packing and the Vice President of Political Affairs at Murray H. Goodman. He is currently appointed to the Florida Historical Commission and is a member of the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Restaurants and Lodging Association. Browning earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Florida State University.
Richard Burke
Burke is an Operating Partner at Energy Capital Partners Management, LP. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Biffa and is a member of the K9s for Warriors Board of Directors and the Environmental Research and Education Foundation Board of Directors. Burke earned his bachelor’s degree from Randolph Macon College.
David Genson
Genson is the President of Development at Barron Collier Companies. Active in his community, he is a member of the Naples Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Collier, and Leadership Florida. He was previously appointed to the Collier County Housing Authority. Genson earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and his master’s degree in business administration from Florida Gulf Coast University.
Alex Lastra
Lastra is the Managing Partner of Desarrollo Florida, LLC. Previously, he served as the Senior Managing Director of Atlantic Pacific Development and was the President and executive board member of the Latin Builders Association. Lastra earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida International University.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
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