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Planning for Infrastructure of Tomorrow

The Alliance for Regional Transportation (ART) supports private and public projects that help to build more vibrant and sustainable communities, contribute to our global competitiveness, create high wage jobs and increase prosperity for all families living, working and learning in the Orlando region. 

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    $10B+ Transportation Infrastructure Investments

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    More Modern Toll Roads Than Anywhere In The U.S.

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    3 Major Ports Less Than 2 Hours Away

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    Orlando International Airport Is The Busiest Airport In Florida

    Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, 2019

A blueprint for the region’s transportation future

Time For Change

With a renewed emphasis on strategy, sustainable funding and a commitment to communicate the values and measures of regional connectivity and access, ART will enable business and civic leaders to focus their support for projects critical to advancing prosperity and our quality of life. 

ALLIANCE FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORATION

Executive Committee

Michelle M. Chandler
Chair
Partner
SchenkelShultz

Jeffrey Arms
Office Principal
HDR, Inc.

Luz Aviles
Vice President, Customer Experience & Sales
OUC – The Reliable One

Lisa Barrett
Director, Real Estate
AdventHealth

Sean DeMartino
President, Central and North Florida
Coastal Construction Group

Orlando Evora
Co-managing Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Michael Georgiopoulos
Dean, College of Engineering & Computer Science
University of Central Florida

George Gilhooley
Orlando, SVP & Office Leader
University of Central Florida

Tim Giuliani
President & CEO
Orlando Economic Partnership

Christine Kefauver, AICP
EVP, Corporate Affairs
Brightline Trains

Rachael Kobb
Senior Director, Advocacy & Public Policy
Orlando Economic Partnership

Matthew Lamb
Florida, Geographic Business Development Mgr.
Jacobs – Orlando

Marty McAndrew
SVP, Regional Vice President Central Florida
Wells Fargo

Mark Natter
Vice President, Transportation & Parking
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts

Wayne Rich
Of Counsel
Nelson Mullins LLP

Sharon Smoley
Vice President, Advocacy & Public Policy
Orlando Economic Partnership

Tracey Stockwell
EVP & CFO
Universal Orlando Resort

Matt Taylor
Vice President, Asset Strategy
Orlando Health

David Venincasa
Director, Facilities
Lockheed Martin – Mission Systems & Training

Mandy Weitknecht
Vice President, Business Development, Central Florida
Skanska USA

Don Whyte
Vice President of Planning
Deseret Cattle & Citrus

Josh Wyche
Regional Manager, External Affairs – Central Florida
TECO Peoples Gas Company

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“With our growth comes great responsibility to make critical decisions today that ensure we can finance and provide the right infrastructure for tomorrow…”

– Tim Giuliani

President and CEO, Orlando Economic Partnership

ADVOCACY & PUBLIC POLICY STAFF

Connect With Us

To learn more about the Alliance for Regional Transportation or the Partnership’s advocacy and public policy efforts, please contact Christine Aponte.

Sharon Smoley

Vice President, Advocacy & Public Policy

Rachael Kobb

Senior Director, Advocacy & Public Policy

Christine Aponte

Advocacy & Public Policy

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