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Daniel joined ARK in January 2023 as a Research Analyst focused on Autonomous Technology & Robotics. Previously, he worked at PwC Dublin and qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA).

Bret Turpin brings over two decades of experience in automation and robotics to his role as General Manager for Agriculture at ASI. Raised on a farm in Idaho, Bret developed a deep appreciation for agricultural work early on. He earned dual bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business from Utah State University, combining technical expertise with strategic insight. Throughout his 20+ years at ASI, Bret has worked across all the company’s market industries, gaining a broad perspective and honing his skills alongside some of the most talented minds in the field. His greatest professional satisfaction comes from being in the field with customers, ensuring ASI’s cutting-edge technology performs seamlessly at their sites. Bret also holds a PMP certification and a Product Owner Scrum certification, underscoring his commitment to excellence in project and product management.

Senator Jeff Brandes is a highly respected and accomplished leader who served in the Florida Legislature from 2010 to 2022. He represented District 24, which covered a majority of Pinellas County, and was known for his innovative and independent policy-making. Throughout his tenure, he consistently advocated for solutions to address Florida's most challenging issues.

Brandes is a strong advocate for free market principles and has worked to reduce regulations and taxes to promote business development in Florida. He is a vocal supporter of cutting-edge technologies and has played a vital role in the state's advancing self-driving vehicles, rideshare, and other emerging technologies. For fourteen years, he has hosted the Florida Automated Vehicle Summit, which assembles industry leaders from around the country to address transportation technologies, operations, and policy issues.

He is a veteran, having served as an Army officer in the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq. This experience gave him a unique perspective on leadership and public service. He has also been an advocate for prison reform, worked to increase public safety through improvements in the criminal justice system, and was a leader in property insurance reform.

In addition to his legislative duties, Brandes is a business owner and serves on the boards of several community organizations. He is dedicated to making Florida a better place to live, work and raise a family.

In 2023, Jeff founded the Florida Policy Project, a not-for-profit think tank and research bank. The Florida Policy Project provides best practice policy solutions across four pillars: housing affordability, transportation, insurance and criminal justice reform.

Senator Brandes has four children and lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. He enjoys reading, aviation and working on policy solutions for Florida.

Devin Lee is Director of Future Mobility at Metropolis, where he leads work on preparing cities and the built environment for the next generation of mobility, from autonomous vehicles and eVTOL aircraft to drones and sidewalk robots. Devin works across Metropolis' 4,500 locations to equip assets with the smart infrastructure and services needed to support future mobility use cases rapid growth and expansion.

Metropolis is the leader in applied AI. Each year, its technology interacts with more than 50 million customers and processes over $5 billion in payments. One of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States, Metropolis adds more than 1 million new Members each month. Metropolis is defining the Recognition Economy, a new age of personalized intelligence where presence replaces devices and credentials as the foundation for a more intuitive, connected, and human world. Its computer vision platform eliminates friction from daily life, enables checkout-free payments, and unlocks seamless, predictive, and personalized experiences across the real world.

Donna Lynch serves as Vice President of Laboratory Services for BayCare Health System, where she leads laboratory operations across the system, including clinical and specialty laboratory services, pathology, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, courier services and community outreach. With more than 40 years of health care and laboratory experience, she has held progressively responsible leadership roles spanning operations, strategic planning, quality improvement and service growth.

A board-certified medical technologist through the American Society for Clinical Pathology, Lynch holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from the University of South Florida and has completed graduate studies in public health and epidemiology. She also holds a Florida Clinical Laboratory Medicine Supervisor’s license across multiple laboratory disciplines and Six Sigma yellow belt and executive belt credentials. During her leisure time, she is an avid antique collector and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Alex brings more than 15 years of transportation policy expertise from progressively senior roles in a state legislature, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration, and the private sector. That range gives him a unique perspective on how legislation, regulation, and grantmaking connect to the deployment of innovative services and their impact on communities. Alex now serves as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Beep, a U.S. leader in autonomous mobility solutions.

Brian Gettinger is a nationally recognized leader in next-generation transit and infrastructure delivery, bringing nearly 20 years of experience across engineering, construction, and business development. As SVP of Growth for Glydways, Brian is at the forefront of deploying autonomous mobility systems that are reshaping how cities think about cost-effective, rider-friendly transportation.

His career spans roles as a consultant, engineer, developer, contractor, and strategic advisor—most notably with Flatiron Construction and The Boring Company—where he advanced innovative transit projects including BRT, LRT, APMs, gondolas, and autonomous vehicle networks.

Brian is a passionate advocate for transit technologies that reduce capital costs, unlock private investment, and elevate the rider experience. A registered Professional Engineer in California, Texas, and Missouri, he holds a Civil Engineering degree and an MBA from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, where he was also a national scholar-athlete in basketball.

Jonathan is an infrastructure development executive with nearly 20 years of experience leading major transportation, infrastructure, and next-generation mobility initiatives across North America. His work spans the full project lifecycle – including project development, commercial strategy, procurement, financing, construction delivery, and long-term performance.

Jonathan has played a leading role in several of the region’s landmark undertakings, such as SR 400 Express Lanes, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the Ottawa Confederation Line LRT (Stages 1 & 2), and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. He has also been involved in developing and delivering next-generation mobility initiatives, such as the Automated Transit Network Pilot Project in Atlanta. His experience, including his background as a licensed Professional Engineer, reflects a deep understanding of multidisciplinary project delivery across technical, commercial, legal, and operational dimensions. He brings a collaborative and solutions-driven approach to developing and delivering complex P3 and alternative-delivery projects, working closely with public-sector partners, private-sector stakeholders, and integrated project teams to bring impactful infrastructure to life across North America.

Gerald McDowell was appointed Executive Director of the ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts (AACIDs) following his outstanding leadership at Gateway 85 CID. Under his direction, AACIDs has secured more than $50 million in grants and project funding. He oversees the operations and development of both Airport West and Airport South CIDs, overseeing a $3.7 million budget.

McDowell’s leadership has been recognized with numerous honors, including the South Fulton Chamber Award (2015), ABL Award (2016), the inaugural CID Professional Excellence Award (2020) and recognition as a Notable Georgian by Georgia Trend (2018–2024), Georgia 500 (2022–2023) and Georgia Titan 100 (2023–2024). A 2019 graduate of Leadership Atlanta, he continues to be recognized as an influential leader in the region. He currently serves on the boards of the Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance, Council for Quality Growth, Georgia Foreign Trade Zone, New Life Community Alliance, Project ReStart, and the Georgia Titan 100.

Krystal is the new Director of Capital Communications & Infrastructure Integration at the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). During her tenure at ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts (AACIDs), Harris led transportation, infrastructure, technology, beautification, and wayfinding initiatives that strengthened connectivity and supported economic development throughout the Airport Area. Her signature accomplishments include the delivery of AACIDs' gateway monument signs welcoming visitors to the airport area and the world's busiest and most efficient airport, leadership of the nation's first Automated Transit Network (ATN) Demonstration Pilot, scheduled to open later this year, and development of Shift On Demand, a 2026 ACT Outstanding Innovative Partnership Award. She also advanced strategic partnerships and managed complex capital improvement projects that enhanced mobility, accessibility, and the visitor experience.

As Director of Capital Communications & Infrastructure Integration for MARTA's Capital Program, she functions as a strategic integrator, connecting people, projects, information, and decisions across the organization to strengthen governance, accelerate decision-making, enhance operational readiness, and ensure MARTA communicates and executes with one informed voice. Her work focuses on creating alignment across the full capital project lifecycle, enabling more effective delivery of the Authority's infrastructure investments.

Krystal has been named among the Top 100 women in Engineering for 4 consecutive years and received the 2025 Women Who Move Atlanta award from COMTO Atlanta.

As President, North America for ParkHelp and Cleverciti, Sonny Samra is focused on transforming how cities and communities approach parking and mobility. He leads growth and market strategy across North America, working with cities, universities, parking operators, and partners to deliver smarter, more efficient parking solutions.

With an MBA and a background in global sales, partnerships, and business growth, Sonny brings together strategic vision and hands-on execution. His goal is not simply to grow the business, but to help shape the future of urban mobility by reducing congestion, lowering emissions, and improving the everyday experience for drivers and communities.

State Representative Leonard Spencer serves as State Representative for Florida House District 45, representing portions of western Orange and Osceola counties, including Oakland, Gotha, Horizon West, Windermere, Celebration, and parts of Winter Garden and Ocoee.

A seasoned business leader and public servant, Leonard is dedicated to strengthening Florida’s economy and expanding opportunity for working families. Throughout his career, he has driven innovation within large organizations and built partnerships that help small businesses grow, create jobs, and lower costs. His leadership reflects an ability to bring people together, navigate complex challenges, and deliver results. He believes a strong economy grows from the middle out and the bottom up, with opportunities for everyone to succeed.

Since taking office, Leonard has served on House committees focused on commerce, state affairs, human services, careers and workforce, transportation, and economic development. His legislative work emphasizes affordability, workforce development, infrastructure investment, and long-term economic growth.

During the 2026 Legislative Session, Leonard sponsored HB 1093, bipartisan legislation to establish a statewide framework for the development and regulation of vertiports. The measure seeks to position Florida as a leader in advanced air mobility through clear guidelines for planning, permitting, and integrating vertiports into the state’s transportation system. By encouraging collaboration among state agencies, local governments, and private industry, the legislation aims to attract investment, support high-skilled jobs, and advance transportation innovation.

Leonard earned a degree in finance from Tuskegee University, holds an MBA from the University of Alabama, and completed senior executive education at Columbia University. He brings his experience in business and public service to his advocacy for Florida’s families, workers, and small businesses.

As the father of two adult children, Leonard is passionate about ensuring future generations have access to quality education, affordable living, and meaningful opportunities. He remains focused on building a more affordable and prosperous future for families throughout District 45 and across Florida.

Michelle Carrasquillo, PharmD, MS, is the Director of Pharmacy for BayCare Health System, leading Specialty Pharmacy and Home Infusion services. She brings extensive experience in health-system pharmacy leadership, with expertise spanning clinical practice, pharmacy operations, medication safety and quality, regulatory compliance and strategic planning. Michelle earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida and a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a specialization in Health-System Pharmacy Administration from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

Sara Peters is a Washington, D.C., attorney and a partner in Holland & Knight's Public Policy Group. She was Deputy Staff Director for the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, Counsel to Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran (R-MS), and staff on the transportation appropriations subcommittee where she was responsible for vehicle safety funding. She worked at the Department of Transportation during the first Trump administration, as Deputy Director of Congressional Affairs at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In that role, she served as a senior liaison to Congress on automated vehicle legislation. In the private sector, Sara worked for major automakers as outside counsel in litigation and investigations and as in-house counsel at Volkswagen Group of America.

Jake Robinson leads the State Government Affairs function for Zipline, the world’s largest commercial drone delivery company. Jake works directly with elected and regulatory officials at the state level to ensure policies promote a future where life-saving and time-saving deliveries are made in minutes.

Zipline makes a delivery every 15 seconds, delivers from hundreds of locally-owned businesses and national retailers, and serves more than 5,000 hospitals and health facilities globally. Having grown across 5 U.S. metros in fewer than 18 months, Zipline plans to expand service into Florida in 2027.

Jeff Kupko brings 21 years of experience in advanced transportation systems, vehicle electrification, and strategic infrastructure planning. As Tetra Tech's ITS & Mobility National Practice Leader, Jeff is responsible for building and growing the practice. Jeff has served as a subject matter expert and project manager for numerous AV and EV readiness initiatives and multimodal planning studies, including Alaska's NEVI Plan, the Ohio Smart Mobility Ambassadors program, and the Smart Columbus initiative. He finds himself at the intersection of smart mobility, connectivity, and sustainability through many planning and deployment efforts.

Paul Escobar leads state policy and regulatory affairs at Zoox. Zoox has developed an all-electric, fully autonomous vehicle purpose built around riders and provides passenger transportation in a ridehail service. In his role at Zoox, Paul oversees the company's strategy and engagement with state-level regulators, policymakers, and law enforcement across the United States. Paul and his team are responsible for building trust and helping these critical state-level parties understand Zoox, the company's activities, and its presence in their jurisdictions. With over a decade of experience in the AV industry, Paul has a strategic, collaborative, and knowledgeable approach that has influenced state-level policy and regulation governing AV operations around the nation.

Jodie Bare is a nationally recognized leader in AI-driven innovation, data strategy, and digital transformation for critical infrastructure organizations. As Vice President of Parsons X and a Parsons Fellow, she advises public-sector owners on how to modernize operations through the strategic use of data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise technology.

Her work spans transportation agencies, airports, transit systems, and smart cities, where she has led initiatives involving connected vehicle data, AI-enabled asset management, digital governance, operational analytics, and large-scale technology modernization. Most recently, she has helped organizations explore how emerging AI capabilities can transform infrastructure operations, maintenance workflows, and decision-making processes.

Jodie specializes in bridging strategy and execution, helping organizations move from vision to operational adoption while ensuring technology investments deliver measurable value.

Robert Suess leads Parsons Intelligent Infrastructure sector managing their Advanced Traffic Management, Transportation Safety Operations, and Vehicle Inspection Services businesses. Robert oversees over 70 intelligent transportations projects utilizing software, hardware, and AI technology to help improve the safety, mobility, and efficiency of our transportation network. Key projects include the deployment of predictive analysis to reduce pedestrian deaths and vehicle collisions as well as ML models for decision support and traffic flow optimization.

Robert joined Parsons in 2022 and has over 20 years of experience leading international technology businesses most recently at Microsoft, where he held various positions including General Manager of New Technology for Western Europe, General Manager of Developer & Platform for Latin America, and General Manager of Developer & Platform for US East Region.

Robert served in the United States Navy as a non-commissioned officer specializing in communications and is a Private Pilot and experimental aircraft builder.

Frank Martz is the City Manager of Altamonte Springs, Florida, and Chief Executive Officer of the Altamonte Global Innovation Lab (AGīL). He created one of the country’s first demand-response transportation algorithms and partnered with Uber on a community-wide mobility program now replicated in more than 70 communities across four continents. With FDOT and Beep Mobility, he launched CraneRIDES, Florida’s first mixed-traffic autonomous vehicle service and the nation’s first permanent AV deployment operated by a city. He chairs Congressional District 7’s Transportation Advisory Committee and serves on the ACES Mobility Coalition executive board and the American Public Transportation Association’s national Autonomous Vehicle Committee. Through AGīL, he brings public and private partners together to pilot and scale solutions in mobility, environment, and data-driven governance.

Dr. Douglas Brauer has over 30 years of global expertise in facilitating strategic solutions to maximize organizational leadership, sustainability, profitability, and return-on-investment. His experience uniquely encompasses global business and higher education for which he has advanced organizations through transformational innovation using: a) strategic planning, b) financial and investment analysis, and c) communication and relationship building.

Douglas has served as the Dean of Engineering & Industry for Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) since July 2018. Since joining FSCJ, the Engineering Department has increased enrollment more than 65% and has become a national leader in National Science Foundation grants for two-year schools. Overall, higher education grant and gift attainment is more than $55 million.

His scope of global business leadership activities involving technology transfer and manufacturing operations and engineering have engaged organizations in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Japan, North America, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, and Taiwan. His private business activities include founding and serving as President & Managing Partner of MudTurtle Industries, LLC, which includes the divisions of Design Assurance Sciences and MudTurtle Furniture.

Dr. Brauer has taught both higher education undergraduate and graduate courses. He has authored four engineering textbooks. His degrees include: a) B.S. in Industrial Technology from Illinois State University, b) M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois, and c) Ph.D. in Education & Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University.

Joshua Schank is the Managing Partner at InfraStrategies, a transportation and financial advisory firm, where he leads a practice focused on innovation, strategic planning, and technology. Joshua serves as Executive Director of the Autonomous, Connected, Shared, and Electric (ACES) Mobility Coalition. He is also a Senior Fellow in the Institute for Transportation Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a Research Associate at the Mineta Transportation Institute.

Prior to joining InfraStrategies and UCLA, Dr. Schank was the first-ever Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). Dr. Schank previously served as President and CEO of the Eno Center for Transportation, a leading national transportation policy think-tank based in Washington, D.C. Prior to that he led the National Transportation Policy Project at the Bipartisan Policy Center and has worked as a consultant for Parsons Brinkerhoff (now WSP) and ICF International. Dr. Schank served as Transportation Policy Advisor to Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) during the authorization of SAFETEA-LU and is the co-author of All Roads Lead to Congress: The $300 Billion Fight Over Highway Funding. Dr. Schank holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from Columbia University, and a Master of City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His latest book is entitled New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies: Improving Policy Outcomes in the Public Sector.

Mark Reid is a sales, marketing and operations expert with more than 30 years of international experience spread across various industries. At Beep, Mark handles public affairs.

Prior to Beep, Mark was the co-founder and CEO of Zilarah Technologies: an IT and Telecommunications solution provider known for its design, creation and implementation of mobile wallet software and hardware configurations on secured networks. Preceding this, he was co-founder and CEO of Jamaica Network Access Point Limited, a telecommunications colocation facility—the first of its kind in the Caribbean. Mark drove the planning, permitting, construction and operations, successfully deploying Stages I through III of the business model—namely the hub interconnection, intra-island, and inter-Caribbean deployment phases.

Mark was also the founder and CEO of Haltek Global Corporation, a telecommunications firm in Florida, focused on the delivery of Voice over IP (VoIP) based solutions to a broad base of customers. He was also with Chang International Enterprises, Inc., (DBA Car World), a specialty automotive retailer, as their Operations Manager and quickly moved up to become the General Manager of their South Florida operations.

Mark earned his MBA from Barry University in Miami, Florida.

Paul DeLong serves as Co-President, Commercialization at MOIA America, where he leads the company’s commercial strategy, strategic partnerships, and market deployment efforts in the United States. In this role, he is responsible for advancing the commercialization of an integrated autonomous mobility solution that combines autonomous-ready vehicles, an AI-driven Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) software platform, and operational expertise. His focus is on translating these capabilities into real-world mobility services in collaboration with ride-hailing companies, transit providers, and other mobility platforms.

DeLong is a veteran mobility executive and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience bringing emerging transportation technologies and business models to market. He played a pivotal role in introducing North America’s first free-floating carsharing model through Daimler’s car2go, where he ultimately served as President and CEO of car2go North America. Under his leadership, the service grew into the continent’s largest carsharing platform, reaching more than one million members across 15 cities in the U.S. and Canada.

Beginning with Austin, Texas, as car2go’s pilot market, DeLong helped establish the commercial and operational foundation for the company’s expansion. His responsibilities included refining the free-floating carsharing model, navigating complex regulatory environments, building strategic partnerships, and developing the commercialization strategy that allowed the business to scale across North America. Earlier, as Chief Marketing Officer, he helped establish the car2go brand and introduce a new category of shared urban mobility to consumers. He also served on the Daimler Mobility Services Global Strategy Committee, contributing to the company’s broader strategy and investments in connected and shared mobility.

Following car2go, DeLong continued to lead emerging mobility ventures, serving as President of Penske Dash, a mobility service launched in Washington, D.C., and most recently as President of Quantum Mobility, an electric vehicle carsharing platform serving residential, workplace, and hospitality environments.

Dr. Jeffrey Sharkey is President and CEO of the Capitol Alliance Group, a Florida based Government Relations and Business Consulting firm, with over 30 years of lobbying experience in the Executive and Legislative branches of the Florida Government. The firm focuses on clients with innovative technologies and approaches to solving business, social and community issues. They represent unique public, nonprofit and private organizations in areas EV, AV and AI smart transportation, biotechnologies, affordable and workforce housing, Fintech and Blockchain technologies, multimodal transportation, insurance brokering and banking, entertainment and hospitality, as well as advising local governments on infrastructure funding, growth management, public finance, and ad valorem taxation.

Dr. Sharkey is widely known for his extensive knowledge of the legislative process, in particular the finance and tax and appropriations processes. With over three decades of government relations, public affairs and business consulting experience, he has built a network of trusted bi-partisan relationships throughout the highest levels of state and local government and Florida’s business community.

His client base is focused on innovative and future thinking technologies, businesses, and organizations that provide innovative solutions and approaches in a diverse range of areas, such as SpaceX, Tesla, the Boring Company, xAI, Margaritaville, Willis Towers Watson, Hyperloop TT, Volocopter, Solar City, United Wholesale Mortgages, the PGA Tour, PGA of America, Leon County, Climate Exchange, the League of Women Voters Florida, Save the Manatee Club, Florida Blockchain Alliance, NECA, Gateway Foundation, Wendover Housing Partners, Medical Marijuana Business Association and many others.

His entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving, high ethical standards and strong commitment to professionalism, coupled with his creative approach to problem-solving and dedication to keeping his client’s interests at the forefront of the firm’s activities, have made him one of the most highly regarded lobbyists in Florida. He and the professionals in his firm believe that accomplishing client’s goals is the result of detailed research, strategic planning, clear communication, hard work and unrelenting determination to succeed.

Dr. Sharkey has held a variety of positions in state government focused on strengthening Florida’s international role in the Hemisphere prior to launching his public policy advocacy career. He has been Special Advisor to the Governor for International Affairs, Director of International Education for the State of Florida, and Director of the Florida Hemispheric Policy Studies Center. He began his professional career as a teacher and school administrator and has worked in England, Thailand, Latin America and in other parts of the world as a consultant for various international agencies.

In addition, Dr. Sharkey is an entrepreneur and owns a number of successful businesses. He is native of Minnesota, holds a B.S. degree in English, an M.Ed. in Educational Research from the University of MN, an M.S. in Sociology and Economics, and a Ph.D. from Florida State University in Educational Policy Foundations and International Development.

Representative Doug Bankson has lived in District 39 for more than 30 years and has a longstanding record of involvement in the Apopka community. He is the founder and senior pastor of Victory Church World Outreach Center and the founder of Apopka Christian Academy.

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2022, he previously served six years as an Apopka City Commissioner and Vice Mayor. His community leadership also includes serving as Chairman of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and as a police chaplain for the Apopka Police Department.

For the 2026 legislative session, Representative Bankson received an "A" rating from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. He is also an accomplished musician, singer and songwriter, published author, and instrument-rated pilot.

He and his wife, Jeri, have been married for more than 39 years and have four adult children and seven grandchildren.

Guchan Ozbilgin leads the Perception group at Parallel Systems, where the team builds the technology that lets Parallel's autonomous, battery-electric rail vehicles sense and understand the world around them. Guchan has spent more than a decade in the autonomous vehicle industry, specializing in robotics, perception, and prediction. After starting in an automated vehicle research lab during graduate school, Guchan went on to contribute to the development of both Level 3-4 autonomous driving systems.

Amy Maguire is a public policy executive, community leader, entrepreneur, author, and leadership coach with more than three decades of experience working at the intersection of business, healthcare, philanthropy, government, and community impact.

Amy currently serves as Executive Director of the Florida Policy Project, a nonpartisan research and policy organization dedicated to developing data-driven solutions to Florida's most pressing challenges. She leads the organization's research, coalition-building, government relations, strategic partnerships, and public engagement efforts, with a particular focus on housing affordability, criminal justice reform, transportation, insurance, and emerging technologies. Additionally, Amy serves as the Executive Director of another not-for-profit organization, the Florida Communities Certification Association (FCCA). FCCA is dedicated to bringing transparency, leadership, stability and best practices to community associations and Floridians via this rating organization.

A gifted convener and relationship builder, Amy has built a career around bringing diverse stakeholders together to solve difficult problems. She has worked with elected officials, business leaders, healthcare executives, philanthropists, foundations, nonprofits, and community leaders to translate complex challenges into practical strategies and measurable action.

Her professional career includes senior leadership positions in both healthcare and corporate America. Amy served as a Vice President at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, where she worked at the intersection of healthcare leadership, community engagement, philanthropy, and organizational strategy. Earlier in her career, she served as a Vice President with The Coca-Cola Company in Florida, gaining extensive experience in corporate leadership, marketing, partnerships, community relations, and business development.

Amy is also an entrepreneur and small-business owner. She and her husband, Sean, co-founded The Well at Lake Oconee, a wellness community focused on helping individuals create healthier, more balanced and purposeful lives. The Well brings together yoga, Pilates, strength and movement, recovery, sauna and cold-plunge therapies, mindfulness, education, and other wellness experiences.

Wellness is more than a professional interest for Amy. It is a central part of her personal philosophy and leadership approach. She believes that sustainable success begins with taking care of the whole person: physical health, mental well-being, meaningful relationships, purpose, and the energy to live according to one's values.

Amy is the author of Be 12: The Energy to Live Your Values, a book focused on personal values, energy, intentional living, and becoming the best version of oneself. She is also a StrengthsFinder Coach, helping individuals and organizations understand and maximize their natural strengths to improve leadership, teamwork, engagement, and performance.

Throughout her career, Amy has remained committed to a simple idea: people and organizations are at their best when they understand what matters most, recognize their strengths, and have the courage and energy to act on their values.

Her work in public policy reflects that same philosophy. Whether addressing Florida's housing affordability crisis, advancing criminal justice reform, convening leaders around autonomous transportation, or building coalitions for community improvement, Amy focuses on moving conversations beyond problems toward solutions, collaboration, and action.

Amy has been married to her husband, Sean, for 31 years. They are the proud parents of two daughters, Megan, 25, and Molly, 23. Family, wellness, service, and living one's values are at the center of Amy's life and leadership.

She brings to every role a rare combination of executive experience, entrepreneurial spirit, policy expertise, relationship-building skills, and a deep commitment to helping people and communities thrive.

Brett Fay serves as Vice President of General Aviation for the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, overseeing General Aviation operations at Tampa International Airport and the Authority’s three General Aviation airports: Peter O. Knight, Tampa Executive, and Plant City. With more than 15 years of experience in aviation management, Brett provides executive leadership and strategic direction for airport operations, business development, capital planning, and the long-term growth of the Authority’s General Aviation system.

Brett also leads the Authority’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives, helping position Tampa and the surrounding region for the next generation of aviation technology. He serves as Co-Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives’ Emerging Aviation Technologies Working Group and as a member of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Advanced Air Mobility Advisory Committee.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Brett serves on the Board of Directors of the Hillsborough College Foundation and as an Honorary Commander of the 6th Operations Support Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base.

Brett is a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives, a Certified Public Manager, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Administration from Middle Tennessee State University.

Brandon Corsentino serves as Vice President of Autonomous Mobility at Beep, Inc., where he leads business development efforts focused on integrating autonomous vehicle technology into public and private transportation networks.

During his tenure at Beep, Brandon has partnered with municipalities, real estate developers, university campuses, and airports across the country to develop and implement strategies for deploying autonomous mobility solutions. His work spans the planning and coordination required to prepare transportation systems, engage communities, and establish the infrastructure necessary for successful integration. He has supported several pioneering autonomous mobility initiatives, including Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s U2C program, Altamonte Springs’ CraneRides, and Lake Nona’s Move Nona program. He also supported Cobb County, Georgia, in securing the first Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant awarded for an autonomous mobility initiative.

Brandon brings more than 12 years of experience advancing innovative technology solutions within government and community services. He has held executive business development roles with Natrx, a technology company focused on coastal and marine infrastructure, and the American Diabetes Association.

He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida.

Greg Krueger is leading the charge for the deployment of Connected and Automated vehicles and other Emerging Mobility Technologies at the local, state and federal levels as HNTB’s emerging mobility programs director. Greg has spent the past 30 years working on projects that aim to integrate technology with transportation and the surrounding infrastructure to improve the safety and mobility in the movement of goods and people. Prior to joining HNTB, Greg served as MDOT’s Program Manager for the statewide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) program, overseeing all development, deployment, operations and maintenance of ITS throughout the State of Michigan.

Mr. Krueger received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University and his Masters of Science degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on Traffic Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Mr. Krueger is currently the vice-chair of the ITE Smart Communities Committee, the former chair of the TRB ITS Committee, and has a PE in Michigan and Texas.

Laurie Noyes is a seasoned professional with over twenty years’ experience in Shopping Center and Airport Management. Ms. Noyes is currently the Vice President of Airport Concessions and Commercial Parking at Tampa International Airport (TPA) where her primary focus is Airport Concessions, Rental Cars, Commercial Parking, identifying new sources of non-aviation revenues, and bringing additional focus to the quality of the customer experience.

Prior to joining TPA, Ms. Noyes served as the Senior General Manager for Westfield Corp. Inc. Earlier in her career, Ms. Noyes held various positions with Westfield in the Greater Washington D.C. area working her way up from a Customer Service Representative. During her tenure Ms. Noyes gained experience in managing revenue, customer experience, marketing, capital planning and budgeting, day to day operations and team leadership. Ms. Noyes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Delaware.

Harald J. Braun is Executive Chairman and CEO of Guident CORP, a SW company for autonomous vehicles (AV) with a novel, patented system to enhance AV safety by providing industry-leading, remote monitoring and assistance services. Harald is a successful, serial entrepreneur in the telecommunication industry where he led several global companies.

He was the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), transforming the company from a specialized microwave backhaul equipment provider to a world-class provider of IP network wireless solutions. He also served as a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Before joining Aviat Networks, Mr. Braun served as President and CEO of Siemens Networks LLC and as a senior executive in Nokia Siemens Networks North America, where he established the company in the next-generation telecommunications marketplace in North America. Prior to serving as President and CEO of Siemens Networks LLC, Mr. Braun oversaw the Network Communication market in Thailand and was a member of the Executive Board of Siemens Thailand Limited.

Mr. Braun is a prominent standards influencer and spokesman in the telecommunications industry and has been recognized as one of America’s “Top 100 Voices of the IP Communications Industry” by Internet Telephony magazine. He was also awarded the prestigious title of International Telecom CEO of the Year by IT & Telecom in Africa. He recently co-authored the book “Telecom Extreme Transformation,” which was rated one of the best new technology books of 2022.

Mr. Braun served on the Board of Directors of BigBand Networks (NASDAQ: BBND), Dialogic, Host.net, Tarana Wireless, and Fastback Networks. He was also on the Advisory Board of Broadsoft (NASDAQ: BBND). Currently, he is a member of the Board of Directors at CLAdirect, ICN Communications Thailand, and Columbus Photovoltaics. He is also an Advisor to Forté Ventures in Silicon Valley.

Mr. Braun earned an engineering degree in Telecommunications from Aachen University, Germany and is a named inventor on several patents in the Autonomous Vehicle industry.

With over two decades of public service, Michele Mueller has been a pioneering leader in Michigan’s transition toward smarter, safer, and more sustainable transportation. As a manager for the State of Michigan’s Connected, Automated, and Electrification (CAVE) initiatives, she has played a pivotal role in planning, developing, and deploying advanced mobility technologies that position Michigan as a national and global hub for innovation.

Throughout her 30+ year career, Michele has led strategic partnerships between state agencies, private sector innovators, research institutions, and federal stakeholders. She has managed multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects focused on connected vehicle corridors, automated vehicle testing, and statewide EV infrastructure deployment — all aimed at enhancing safety, reducing emissions, and improving mobility access for Michigan residents.

In addition to leading transformational initiatives at home, Michele Mueller is a speaker on the global stage. She has represented the State of Michigan at international conferences and summits, sharing insights on emerging mobility trends, cross-border collaboration, and the challenges and successes of public sector innovation. Her international engagements have included keynotes and panel discussions in Europe, Asia, and North America, helping to position Michigan as a thought leader in transportation electrification, automation, and connectivity.

A respected voice in transportation modernization, Michele has contributed to policy frameworks, pilot programs, project deployments, and public outreach strategies that have guided Michigan’s transformation into a mobility-first economy. She is recognized for a pragmatic yet visionary approach, balancing cutting-edge technology with practical, community-centered outcomes.

Michele Mueller holds a degree in Civil Engineering and has received multiple accolades for leadership in innovation and public service. As Michigan looks toward the future of transportation, she continues to advocate for smart mobility solutions that connect people, move goods, reduce barriers, and drive economic growth statewide.

Trey serves as the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT's) Executive Director of Transportation Technology. In this role, Trey provides statewide technology leadership for the FDOT, including information technology, operational technology and emerging technology initiatives. Trey is responsible for FDOT’s Offices of Information Technology and Operational Technology, including groups providing statewide leadership in data analytics, geographic information systems, and geospatial data and mapping. He also provides strategic leadership in the areas of cybersecurity, automated vehicles, communications infrastructure, and data governance.

Trey’s transportation career spans over 32 years in the public and private sectors. Trey received his Civil Engineering degree from Georgia Tech and is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida and Georgia. He currently serves as the Co-Chair of the ITS America AAM Working Group. He is a member of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Committee on Data Management and Analytics, several ITS America committees and working groups, as well as having served on many Transportation Research Board and National Cooperative Highway Research Program initiatives.

Glendora serves as Chief Information Officer for the Florida Department of Transportation. With more than 13 years at FDOT, she has led efforts to expand the department's data infrastructure, advance its cloud strategy, and modernize its cybersecurity posture, all in support of FDOT's digital transformation. As CIO, she oversees IT operations and strategic planning across four bureaus, with responsibility for identity and access management, enterprise service delivery, program management, and data architecture. She holds a degree in Management Information Systems from Florida State University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Public Manager (CPM), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).

JoAnna Hand is the Emerging Technology Manager at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), where she leads initiatives related to artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and emerging transportation technologies. Prior to this role, she served as the State Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Software Manager for FDOT.

She has more than 12 years of experience with the Department, with extensive experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O). Her work focuses on applying technology to advance transportation goals and initiatives, improve system performance, reliability, and operational decision-making.

Throughout her tenure, JoAnna has played a pivotal role in building solutions from the ground up, contributing significantly to the enhancement of transportation systems. Driven by a fervent passion for finding ways to efficiently accomplish common goals. Her extensive experience, dedication, leadership, and innovative approach enabled her to find ways to solve large complex problems.

Her background combines software development, operational systems, and advanced/emerging technology solutions, with an emphasis on scalability and practical implementation in public-sector transportation.

Stephanie Tanner is the Information Security Manager (ISM) at the Florida Department of Transportation, where she has served for 31 years in progressively responsible roles. Her career has progressed through Technical Support, Technical Writing, IT Training and Education, and Enterprise IT Project Management.

Throughout her career, Stephanie has led projects across financial, administrative, and operational areas, bringing deep project management expertise to each initiative. In her current role as ISM, she is focused on maturing cybersecurity governance and operations, collaborating with the Department's traffic and transportation-related teams to strengthen operational technology security, implementing enterprise-level projects that enhance protection, and developing workforce capability in risk-based decision-making.

Stephanie holds a Master of Business Administration from Florida State University and a Master of Civil Engineering with a concentration in Transportation Leadership from the University of Florida Transportation Institute. This unique combination of IT expertise and transportation domain knowledge positions her to advance the Department's security posture in mission-critical systems.

Geoff Hynes brings more than 22 years of data collection experience to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), including four years in the private sector. He began his FDOT career in 2008 as a Roadway Characteristics Inventory (RCI) Coordinator in District 3 and was promoted to District 3 Statistics Manager in 2018. In February 2026, he joined Central Office as Transportation Data and Analytics Manager. Mr. Hynes served six years as chair of the Statewide Technical Task Force, where he helped shape standards across the state. Passionate about finding smarter ways to serve Florida’s travelers, he has championed District 3 pilot projects that modernize operations and improve efficiency, many of which now benefit districts statewide. He takes great pride in supporting emergency response efforts and advancing FDOT’s mission.

Brett manages the Central Surveying and Mapping Office (CSMO) in Tallahassee and the Department’s Statewide Surveying and Mapping Program. CSMO operates and maintains the Department’s statewide continuous operating GNSS reference network, the Florida Permanent Reference Network (FPRN). Brett has over 40 years of experience in surveying and mapping and became a Florida Licensed Surveyor and Mapper in 1997. Brett came to the Department in 2009 from the private sector, specializing in geodetic and remote sensing technologies.

Jennifer Mullins serves as the State CADD Manager for the Florida Department of Transportation, where she leads the CADD Office in Tallahassee. Her team oversees FDOT’s Bentley and Autodesk resources, ensures alignment with the Department’s standards, and develops structured data workflows to support efficient file/data extraction. Jennifer brings more than 25 years of private-sector experience and joined the Department earlier this year.

Rebecca Barber started at Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Central Office (CO) in 2008 working in the Roadway Design Office then in 2013 moved into the GIS Office. This path gave her a unique understanding of both the CADD and GIS worlds. She now helps to build, maintain and support data governance and solutions across platforms and business areas. This approach allows the rich data that FDOT produces to be harnessed so that decisions are data driven, timely and support FDOT’s mission. She also is part of the CO GIS team who support with tools, technology and maps during emergency response activations.

Joel Worrell is the FDOT’s Transportation Data Inventory Manager who oversees the Department’s Roadway Characteristics Inventory which is the primary asset data collection program. In his role, he ensures the program functions provide the required transportation data and information to support FDOT’s planning, maintenance, and operations of Florida’s State Highway System. Prior to FDOT, Joel has a formal education in Environmental Science Policy, geographic information systems (GIS), and Geospatial Intelligence and has over 15 years’ experience working in county, state, and federal asset and mapping data collection systems.

Rudy Powell is currently the Chief Engineer of Operations for the Florida Department of Transportation. Rudy has more than 34 years of engineering experience with 31 years in the transportation industry in both the private and public sectors, including over 20 years with the Department where he has held the positions of Director, Traffic Engineering and Operations, Interim Director, State Materials Office; Director, Office of Maintenance; State Construction Engineer; State Specifications Engineer; and Structures Area Engineer.

Rudy earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida and South Carolina.

Rudy enjoys reading, going for long walks, learning new things, and just being outdoors.

Christine Shafik serves as FDOT’s State Connected Mobility and Technologies Engineer, providing statewide leadership for Florida’s connected and automated vehicle (V2X) program. She also leads multiple crucial programs within FDOT including TSM&O Software, Arterial Management, Wrong-Way Driving, and Managed Lanes. Throughout her 18-year career dedicated to serving the state of Florida, Christine became a seasoned engineer who has held diverse roles in construction, program management, planning, design, software, and Traffic operations. Christine’s commitment to professional development enabled her to possess many certifications and licenses including Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional, Certified Project Manager, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Florida contract management and negotiation certifications.

Ryan Buck, P.E., is FDOT’s State Construction Specialty Engineer and a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Florida State University and a master’s degree in Construction Management from the University of Florida. Before joining FDOT in 2020, Ryan worked as a project manager in commercial building construction and site development. He subsequently served as a Project Management Engineer in FDOT’s Office of Design before advancing to his current position.

Ryan provides statewide technical leadership and guidance on specialty construction matters, including Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection, general roadway construction, contract disputes, temporary traffic control, intelligent transportation systems, lighting, electrical systems, signing and signalization, guardrail, pavement markings, and accessibility requirements. His work promotes consistent construction practices, effective project administration, and the safe delivery of transportation projects throughout Florida.

Mr. Javier Rodriguez, P.E., has been in the transportation field for over 26 years. He joined the Florida Department of Transportation in 2005 and was appointed District Six Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) Program Engineer in 2015. In this capacity, Mr. Rodriguez is responsible for managing the TSM&O Program for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. He manages the program’s day-to-day operations which include traffic management, incident management, traveler information and arterial management services in southeast Florida. While employed at FDOT, he has been instrumental in the deployment of some of the most innovative projects in the state, including Florida’s first multi-modal managed lanes project, 95 Express. Mr. Rodriguez is currently leading District Six’s expansion into connected and automated vehicles (CAV) strategies. Mr. Rodriguez received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from Florida International University (FIU) in 2001 and 2003, respectively.

Shaan Chaudhari is co-founder and CEO of Fractals, which is building ways for everyday investors to own a share of real-world assets like autonomous vehicle fleets and earn from what they produce. He has helped build several startups and raised several million dollars from venture and liquid funds. Before Fractals, he was Head of Growth at XNET, a distributed telecom network. Shaan earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Florida.

Cameron Gruss is co-Founder and COO of Fractals, where he focuses on financing and scaling distributed infrastructure networks through strategic partnerships and innovative capital solutions. With a background spanning asset management, private equity fundraising, and early-stage technology startups, Cameron brings experience at the intersection of capital markets, emerging technologies, and real-world infrastructure.

Judson Sapp was raised along the St. Johns River, earning his Eagle Scout rank in Clay County before graduating from Florida State University with a degree in Philosophy. He is the CEO of W.J. Sapp Railroad Contractor, a leading rail construction firm in the Southeast, where his professional experience has shaped his passion for infrastructure development, economic growth, and strengthening Florida’s transportation networks.

With a career rooted in the railroad and construction industries, Judson understands the critical role that reliable infrastructure plays in supporting businesses, connecting communities, and preparing Florida for continued growth. He is a strong advocate for modernizing the state’s infrastructure and advancing innovative solutions that position Florida for long-term economic success.

In 2024, Judson was elected to the Florida House of Representatives for District 20, representing Putnam County and portions of Clay, Marion, and St. Johns Counties. Bringing his business experience and commitment to public service to Tallahassee, he has focused on promoting free markets, protecting constitutional rights, reducing unnecessary government burdens, and embracing innovation to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.

During his first two legislative sessions, Judson successfully passed eight bills through the Florida House of Representatives, including five during his inaugural session. He also helped secure significant state appropriations for communities throughout District 20, supporting infrastructure improvements, local development, and essential community services. His legislative accomplishments reflect his commitment to delivering meaningful results for the communities he represents.

Judson served on multiple legislative committees, bringing his professional background and practical perspective to discussions involving education budgeting, government operations, industry, and economic development.

Judson lives in Middleburg with his wife, Kelly, and their two sons. Despite his accomplishments in business and public service, he proudly considers his family his greatest achievement.

Juan F. Santos is Senior Vice President of Innovation at Tavistock Group, where he is responsible for the innovation and experience strategy behind Lake Nona, a 17-square-mile living lab in Orlando, Florida, recognized internationally as one of the world's leading smart and responsive communities. He also focuses on the group's businesses in Latin America. Under his leadership, Lake Nona deployed the largest autonomous public transit network in the United States, built a city-scale data and AI analytics platform, and forged partnerships with organizations including MIT, Mayo Clinic, NASA, Verizon, Toshiba and Sidewalk Labs. He also helped build the district's startup ecosystem through accelerators such as Plug and Play and leAD Lake Nona, the sports and health tech venture platform.

For more than three decades, Juan has worked where technology, storytelling and business transformation meet. He co-founded ink (later Azurian), widely recognized as Latin America's first pure-play digital agency, and later served as Chief Creative Officer and Co-President of Studiocom, growing it into a $40M+ digital agency that became VML, part of WPP, where he went on to serve as Chief Experience Officer. Along the way he helped create landmark experiences such as Coca-Cola's MyCokeRewards loyalty program, Mattel's BarbieGirls.com virtual world (18 million+ users), Coke Studios, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

Juan also leads MS2-Lab, Lake Nona's startup ecosystem, where health, sports, smart cities and space intersect with technology. A native of Colombia, he holds a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York and speaks English and Spanish natively.