Mr. Thibault has more than 25 years of professional engineering experience in the public and private sectors. He was the first executive director for the Florida Rail Enterprise, a unit within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) responsible for implementing the state's passenger rail program. He also served for six years as the assistant secretary for engineering and operations for the FDOT where he served as the agency's chief operating officer for more than 7,100 employees with an annual budget in excess of $6 billion. He also served as the interim executive director and production director of Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, the state's largest toll entity.

Mr. Thibault joined Parsons as Vice President and Market Development Manager for state transportation programs in the United States. In this role, he will be responsible for developing Parsons' relationships in strategic markets as well as other multimodal transportation initiatives.

Mr. Thibault is a registered professional engineer in Florida and Massachusetts. He holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in North Dartmouth, MA. He is based in Tallahassee, FL.

Frank Rudd, CAE, CMP is Executive Director of the Florida Engineering Society (FES) and Executive Vice President of the Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers (a/k/a ACEC of Florida and Professional Engineers in Private Practice). Frank is a native Floridian with over 20 years of association management experience.

Since 2001, Frank Rudd has grown the statewide association of Professional Engineers (PE) to over 4,000 members through seven geographical regions and 20 chapters. A graduate from Florida State University, a certified association executive, and certified meeting professional, Frank has been working for FES and FICE to strengthen the engineering profession by promoting engineering licensure and ethics, enhancing the Professional Engineer image, advocating and protecting PEs' legal rights at the state level, providing continuing education opportunities, and publishing news of the profession.

• President, Florida Transportation Builders Association: 1989 - Present
• Graduate: Virginia Tech with B.S. in Building Construction, 1970
• Member: Phi Eta Sigma freshmen honorary fraternity, ODK
• 1972 - 1987: Worked with Wiley N. Jackson Company - a major roadbuilder in S.E. United States - Vice President - North Florida Operations ; Joint Venture Projects; Administration- Company was sold in 1987.
• 1986 - Presented the ARTBA Award by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.
• Moved from Roanoke, Virginia to Tallahassee in 1989
• 1997 Presented the Golden Eagle Award by the Floridians for Better Transportation
• Married with 3 grown sons, all married. One grandson.

Joining the URS Corporation in May of 2008, Mr. Warren is highly skilled in the management and the development of multi-disciplined transportation projects including highways, bridges and toll facilities. As Business Line Leader of the Surface Transportation Group in the Tampa office, Mr. Warren is responsible for overall operations. This includes management of preliminary engineering activities ranging from planning, project development, roadway design, bridge design and post design services. He also serves as principal-in-charge for URS.

Mr. Warren began his career with the Florida Department of Transportation in 1988. In his tenure with the Department he held several leadership positions at both the District Office and State level including the State Roadway Maintenance Engineer. As the State Roadway Maintenance Engineer, he was responsible for the development and implementation of maintenance policy throughout the state. In 2000, he was appointed Director of Maintenance for Florida’s Turnpike System and was responsible for the road and bridge maintenance on the statewide Turnpike system. In 2002, the Florida Legislature transformed the Turnpike into Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. The Enterprise operates the Turnpike System like a business from within the Florida Department of Transportation. As a result of the transformation to the Enterprise, Mr. Warren was appointed the Turnpike’s first Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer in 2003.

In 2003, Mr. Warren was awarded the Thomas B. Manual Leadership Award, which is the most prestigious award given to a Turnpike manager. He is also active in the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) and the Turnpike and Expressway Authority Membership of Florida (TEAMFL) A long time resident of Florida, he is involved in community activities including Leadership Florida, Florida Engineering Society, Little League and the Boy Scouts of America, in which he is an Eagle Scout. He holds a B.S. degree in Engineering from the University of Central Florida and an M.B.A. from the University of North Florida. He resides in the Orlando area with his wife Charlotte and his two children, Mary Elizabeth and John.

Craig Elmore is Executive Vice President of Hardrives Inc., and has been for several years. He is currently Treasurer of South Florida Fair for 2008 and 2009, National Director of Associated General Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter 2006 through 2009.

Craig has served as President of Engineering Contractors Association for 1996, Florida Transportation Builders Association for 2002 through 2003, and Associated General Contractors of America for 2005. Craig was also a Trustee for South Florida Fair for 5 years.

Craig and his wife Lisa have 3 children, TJ who is married, Amy who is a Senior at University of Florida, and Jesse who is 16 years old and attends Lake Worth Christian High School.

Craig enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and fishing.

Executive Director, Watermeier Bay County Economic Development Alliance, Panama City, FL

Watermeier has over 15 years of experience in the private and public sectors. She served as the economic development director for Lee County, FL for seven years. During that time, she facilitated the creation of nearly 5,000 jobs in 105 target industry expansion and location projects producing a combined annual economic impact of over $350 million. She served as chair of the Airport Special Management Committee as the Southwest Florida International Airport grew in its $470 million expansion. Her service on the committee allowed her to be instrumental in the economic development efforts associated with the industrial and technology parks around the newly expanded airport.

Over the past five years, Watermeier has been an economic development consultant to a host of cities and counties across Florida. She has also held positions in a number of statewide economic development organizations, including vice chair of the Florida Transportation Commission, the Enterprise Florida (EFI) Partners Council, chair of the EFI Marketing Committee and Team Florida Marketing Committee, the Florida Long Range Economic Strategic Plan Task Force and was vice president of programs for the Florida Economic Development Council.

Legal Experience:

• August 1998 - Present: Managing Partner, Williams Wilson & Sexton, P.A. Founder and managing partner of Williams, Wilson & Sexton P.A., Responsible for the day to day operations of firm including a staff of 15, which includes five lawyers and a support staff of 10. The firm practices in the areas of administrative law, legislative lobbying, and civil litigation with an emphasis in transportation law.
• October 1996 - July 1998: Partner, Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A. Practiced in the areas of administrative law, legislative lobbying, and civil litigation with a specialization in transportation law. Negotiated settlement of Roster Claims Bill, $4.6 million, and Kelly Claims Bill, $1.6 million. Negotiated acquisition of road project for City of Ft. Lauderdale, $20 million. Represented various other interests before Florida Department of Transportation and transportation issues before the Florida Legislature. Legal representative for the SunPass project for Electronic Toll Collection.
• June 1990 - September 1996: General Counsel,Florida Department of Transportation. Responsible for providing legal advice to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation regarding major policy decisions. Also responsible for the supervision of a staff of 51 employees which includes 20 attorneys assigned to the areas of construction litigation, eminent domain, tort litigation and administrative law. Duties also involve administering a 4 million dollar annual budget, establishing policies for an additional 75 attorneys located in regional offices throughout the state, legislative lobbying and litigation of major cases.
• January 1987 - June 1990: Deputy General Counsel, Florida Department of Business Regulation. Responsible for supervising a staff of 15 employees, which included 7 attorneys. Duties also included litigating on behalf of the Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes.
• December 1984 - January 1987: Staff Attorney, Florida Department of Business Regulation. Litigated cases on behalf of the Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes, specifically in the areas of Time-Shares, Condominiums and Land Sales. Also assigned to assist in representing the Department in some civil jury trials.
• May 1983 - December 1984: Assistant General Counsel, Governor of Florida. Duties included preparing legal documents for the Governor's signature, and preparing memoranda on legal issues. Also, an editor of a monthly publication, "The Florida Prosecutor," which reported federal and state criminal law cases.
• February 1982 - May 1983: Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office, Second Judicial Circuit. Assigned primarily as a felony trial attorney, prosecuting over 20 jury trials. Also assigned as the juvenile backup attorney, prosecuting over 100 nonjury trials.

Education:

• Florida State University College of Law, June 1981, Juris Doctorate
• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, June 1977, Bachelor of Science in Physics

Awards and Honors:

• Conn Memorial Physics Award; Amoco Production Company Geophysics Scholarship
• "Best Team"--Southern Regional Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition, February, 1981

Community Service:

• SunTrust Business Advisory Council Member, June 1995 - present
• Tallahassee Jaycees, Legal Counsel, 1985-1987; President 1987-1988; Chairman of the Board, 1988-1989; Member 1985 - present
• Florida Jaycees, Selected as Outstanding Local Chapter President, 1988-1989, Future Directions Committee Member 1988-1989, Member 1985 - present
• Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Board Member, 1987-1988, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Member, 1987 - present
• Tallahassee Urban League Board Member, 1988 - present, Executive Committee Member, 1989 - present
• Celebrate America (4th of July festivities for the City of Tallahassee), Board Member - 1987 - 1995; Chairman - 1988
• Barristers, Member 1981 - present; Treasurer - 1983 - 1984
• Law School Liaison, 1984 - 1988

State and National Memberships:

• Member, National Transportation Research Board, Legal Resources Group 4 Council
• Chair, National Transportation Research Board, Emerging Technologies Committee, 1999 - 2001
• Member, Association for Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy
• Member, Florida Trucking Association, Inc.

Maryam Hosseini Ghyabi was born in Mashad, Iran. From an early age, her Grandfather knew she would not be someone to settle down as a housewife. Maryam, herself, also knew that someday she would run her own engineering company. She studied hard and after taking exams that only 3% of students ever passed, she was admitted to the National University where she excelled in her studies. Her future looked very bright. However, Iran became embroiled in revolution and her parents decided to send her to the United States, where her Brother was attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, to complete her college education.

Maryam H. Ghyabi is a graduate of UCF with a BS in Civil Engineering and a Masters Degree in Transportation Engineering. Ms. Ghyabi has taught as an adjunct Professor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and worked as the Chief Transport Planner for Volusia County. She also served as a highway design engineer for the Florida Department of Transportation. Ms. Ghyabi is very active in the industry’s professional associations, holding membership in ITE – National and Florida, APA, FES, ASCE and ASHE.

In 1995, Maryam realized a childhood dream of starting her own company, and by the end of the year, formed Ghyabi & Associates, Inc. As President, she is responsible for all aspects of running the Company managing large engineering projects, marketing clients and directing staff.

Ms. Ghyabi works diligently to promote transportation and economic development for the Central Florida Region and is a firm believer in supporting regional connectivity, cooperation and comprehensive approach to resolving issues and concerns. As a tireless advocate of economic growth she has led many key efforts in transportation issues; spearheaded the revision of the I-4 Master Plan including a future extension of light rail transit through Volusia County to I-95, has served as the Chair and the driving force for the I-4 St. John’s River Bridge Coalition that worked to secure accelerated funding for the bridge replacement, Chaired the Volusia County Expressway Authority Coalition that recommended a study to determine toll road feasibility, was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Transportation Outreach Program (TOP) Advisory Board and elected Chair at the initial meeting, served for three (3) years as Chair of the Volusia County Area Responsible Development (VCARD), Central Florida Transportation Commission Task Force, Volusia County Women’s Network, Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce Board, Orlando Chamber/My Region, TEAMFL, THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES Advisors to the Nation on Science, Engineering and Medicine (National Cooperative Highway Research Program Project Panel 17-21), and is a Member of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Board. Maryam also served on the Volusia County Charter Issues Advisory Committee and has recently been appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the board of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.

Her accomplished career is complemented with her active involvement in community service programs. Ms. Ghyabi has become a mentor to students interested in the Civil Engineering Industry. She also dedicates her time to various charity and leadership organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation- Race for the Cure, TEAM Florida Partnership and Volusia County Communitywide Traffic Safety Team just to name a few.

Maryam has been the recipient of many awards including:

• myregion.org – 2004 Board Member
• Faith, Hope & Charity Society: “Community Service Award” 2004
• Chairperson – Women in Business Symposium for Volusia County Economic Development
• Honorable Mention Award in 2003 Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers’ Engineering Excellence Award (EEA)- for initiatives to accelerate the I-4 St. John’s River Bridge
• Women in Transportation, Central Florida Chapter: “Woman of the Year” – 1999
• Letter of Commendation from Governor Jeb Bush
• Letter of Commendation from Tom Feeney, Speaker, Florida House of Representatives
• WCEU Channel 15 Television Services 2001-2002 Underwriters: “The Women In Your Life” and PBS Series Featured Mentor
• Volusia County Association for Responsible Development Leadership Award – 2000
• Proclamation from the County of Volusia designating May 31, 2001 “Maryam Hosseini Ghyabi Day”
• Volusia County MPO: Dedication & Service to Funding of Reconstruction of I-4 St. Johns River Bridge – 1999
• Volusia County Association for Responsible Development Member of the Year – 1997
• Volusia County MPO: Recognition for Contributions to Technical Coordinating Committee as Chair – 1998

Some of Maryam’s recent accomplishment include chairing a: Women in Business Symposium with Volusia County Economic Development to assist the women owned businesses in Volusia County and Flagler County to take their business to the next level. This was a very successful symposium that helped women in the counties come together to form a network between them. There were over 150 participants attend. The symposium had the Lt. Governor speak, it was broadcasted on the Marc Bernier Show, and there was a motivational speaker and breakout sessions. This will become an annual event and the plan would be to have this grow to be on a state level.

Maryam’s sprit has inspired many to achieve more and reach goals. She is currently using her influence to Chair a DBCC (Daytona Beach Community College) Women’s Center Advisory Board, where influential leaders of the community are getting together to raise funds for Women’s Center at the college. Every dollar that will be raised will be match 100% by the state. These funds will help the center have the items needed to support students who wish to get an education, but may not be as fortunate as most. Support would include, clothing for interviews, books to borrow for classes, helping find employment or daycare and the ultimate goal is housing.

Mr. Kusha is a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Madison with a Batchelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and has completed course work for a Masters of Science Degree in Transportation design.

Sia has 25 years of experience as a transportation engineer and manager and currently serves as a Vice President for his firm, HNTB Corporation, responsible for the firm’s Southeast Division Florida District.

Besides having served as the past chairman of the FICE Transportation Committee, as well as Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for Floridians for Better Transportation, he is the current Treasurer for the Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers. He is a member of FES, ASCE, ITE, APWA and TRB and serves on the board of several charitable, non-profit organizations in Tampa. A recently selected member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) College of Fellows, Sia is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida, Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Minnesota and is currently pursuing his MBA.

Sia and his wife of 22 years, Judi, enjoy their two boys, Kayvan 18, a freshman at Florida Atlantic University, who is studying to become an attorney and Samuel 14, a freshman at Tampa Jesuit High School.

Sia’s family immigrated to the United States from Iran in 1968. Sia is a sailor, who enjoys SCUBA diving and golf and is an avid reader.

Thomas E. Conrecode is a vice president with Collier Enterprises, Ltd. He is responsible for the company's governmental affairs strategies at the local, state and federal levels, including legislative matters. He works closely with the management of all business units to coordinate a company-wide approach to governmental matters. Prior to joining Collier Enterprises, Tom also served as Public Works Administrator for Collier County. He has an extensive background in governmental affairs and has served in various capacities in the real estate development industry.

Mr. Conrecode is a past director of the Naples Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the executive committee of the Southwest Florida Transportation Initiative and a member of the Leadership Florida Class XXII.

Mr. Conrecode is a licensed civil engineer, project management professional and general contractor. In 1983, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Youngstown State University and in 1986 earned a Master of Science degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California.

Mr. Conrecode served as the original transportation consultant for the Southwest Florida Transportation Initiative (SWFTI) when the public-private partnership was founded in 1998. Now as a member of the SWFTI Executive Committee, Mr. Conrecode helps to direct the organization's efforts and strategy for advancing transportation funding into Southwest Florida. During the past four years, SWFTI's efforts have helped to advance more than $1 billion in transportation funding into Southwest Florida. Mr. Conrecode has certainly played a key leadership role in the organization's success.

In 2000, Mr. Conrecode was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Transportation Outreach Program Advisory Council, serving as its chairman during the 2001-2002 cycle. The Advisory Council is a statewide committee charged with reviewing and recommending transportation projects for funding based on a competitive application and public hearing process. The Advisory Council recommended more than $200 million in project funding statewide during the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 cycles. Of the projects ultimately funded by the Legislature during those two years, Lee and Collier counties received more than $35 million for five priority projects.

Mr. Conrecode has also assisted in the development of transportation legislation designed to restore state dollars to the Transportation Trust Fund and to maximize available funding for transportation projects throughout the state.

Mr. Allard is the President and CEO of The Hubbard Group. A native of France, raised and educated in Paris, he graduated in 1973 from l'Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC), the top French business school.

Since he became CEO of Hubbard (which celebrates its 84th anniversary this year), the Group's revenue has more than quadrupled and should exceed $400 million in 2004. This growth is reflected in its ranking within the construction industry: in 2003, Hubbard was ranked as the 20th heavy contractor in the US and, by far, the first in Florida.

Mr. Allard is currently a director of SunTrust of Central Florida and on the Board of Directors of Enterprise Florida as well as several civic and charitable boards. He is a member of the Florida Council of 100, a member of the Corporate Council of the Economic Development Commission of Mid-Florida, a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of Floridians for Better Transportation and on the Board of Trustees of United Arts of Central Florida. Mr. Allard is also a member of the boards of the Florida Council on Economic Education, the UCF Foundation, the Crummer Graduate School of Business, Valencia Community College, and The National Conference for Community and Justice.

Fred, a native Central Floridian, attended the University of Florida where he received his undergraduate degree and law degree. After college he served two years as counsel to a Florida House of Representatives Committee which enacted legislation on growth management, energy and Public Service Commission issues. He returned to Central Florida and has been in private practice continuously. He is an equity shareholder, officer and director with GrayRobinson and serves as Chairman of the firm's Practice Development Committee and head of the firm's Government Law Group. Prior to joining the firm he was a partner with Holland & Knight.

Fred is a Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate attorney. His experience includes dealing with government on behalf of private clients with particular emphasis on land acquisition, permitting, zoning, financing, development and utilities. He has significant background in state and local government law operational matters including procurement. Fred recently served on Governor Jeb Bush's Growth Management Study Commission and now serves as a member of the “Cost Benefit Analysis” Steering Committee.

Fred was the lead lawyer for the construction joint venture team, as well as the architectural team which are designing and building the expansion of the Orange County Convention Center.

Education:

University of Florida, B.A. (Psychology, 1971)

• Student HALL OF FAME
• Florida Blue Key Vice President
• Omicron Delta Kappa

University of Florida, J.D. (1974)

• Director of "Gator Growl"
• Editor in Chief of "The Verdict”
• Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Professional:

• Area of Practice Concentration: Real Estate, Environmental & Land Use Law; State
  and Local Government Law
• Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV
• Listed in Leading Florida Attorneys in area of Real Estate/Land Use and Local
  Government Law
• American Bar Association, Chair of State and Local Government Law Section
• Orlando Mayor's “Smart Growth” Task Force
• The Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Law Section
• Orange County and Volusia County Bar Associations
• Member of North Carolina Bar and Washington, D.C. Bar
• Member, GrayRobinson Technology Team

Civic:

• Florida Chamber Legislative Policy Council, Chairman
• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors and Board of Governors
• Economic Development Commission of Mid-Florida, General Counsel and Board of Directors
• University of Central Florida Foundation, Treasurer and Executive Committee Member
• Central Florida Sports Commission, Board of Directors and Founding Chairman
• Floridians for Better Transportation, Chairman
• Center for Drug Free Living Trustee
• Ronald McDonald House Advisory Board
• Victim Service Center, Director
• University of Florida Law Center Trustee
• Orlando Area Tiger Bay Club, Director
• Celebration Health Foundation, Past Chairman
• Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce, Past Chairman
• Orlando/Orange County Compact, Founding Chairman
  (high school dropout prevention program)
• Orlando/Orange County Civic Facilities Authority Member
• Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitor's Bureau, Board of Directors
• Leadership Florida Graduate, Class VII
• Leadership Florida Board of Regents, Past Chair
• Leadership Central Florida Inaugural Class Member
• Leadership Orlando Graduate and Past Program Chairman
• First Presbyterian Church of Orlando Elder
• Spring Lake Neighborhood Association, Past President
• Daytona Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Past President
• Volusia County United Way, Past General Campaign Chairman
• Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD),
  Founder and Director Emeritus
• Leadership Daytona Beach, Founder

Matthew D. Ubben, a public affairs professional with more than 25 years experience working for associations, corporations and state government, began service as President of Floridians for Better Transportation in January, 2012.

Ubben’s non-profit advocacy in Florida includes serving as Executive Director of the Florida Chapter of Consumer Energy Alliance; serving as Vice President of the Florida Trucking Association; and, serving as chief development officer and director of public policy at Volunteers of America – Florida.

Ubben’s state government service in Florida includes stints as the Director of Legislative & Cabinet Affairs at the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs and the agency's chief spokesman, Executive Director of the Florida Commission on Veterans' Affairs; Public Affairs Director of the Florida Transportation Commission; Director of External Affairs at the Department of Management Services' Division of State Group Insurance; and Deputy Communications Director at the Florida Department of Education.

Prior to his arrival in Tallahassee in 1997, Ubben spent more than a decade in public affairs positions in Washington, DC. He managed political action committees for United Technologies Corporation and MCI Communications, directed a major-donor program at the Republican National Committee and lobbied for the Helicopter Association International.

Ubben, founder of Confianza Consulting, Inc., a government and public affairs consulting firm, received a B.A. in Political Science, with a minor in International Relations, from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Ubben is married to Michelle, a partner at Ron Sachs Communications. They have six children.

• William Bachschmidt
• Tom Barry
• Patrick Beyer
• Robert Burleson
• Frederick Burman
• Jay H.L. Calhoun
• Robert J. Clark, Jr.
• Lowell Clary
• Don Crane
• Courtney Cunningham
• James H. Davis
• Joseph Debs
• Howard “Butch” H. Eley
• Craig Elmore
• Barry Fiandra
• Maryam Ghyabi
• Shelley Gisclar
• Ken Hartmann
• Bob Hartnett
• Bill Hunter
• L. Patrick Kelly
• Sia Kusha
• Frederick W. Leonhardt
• Tina McCain Matte
• William H. McDaniel, Jr.
• Ken Morefield
• David Nelson
• Mary Lou Rajchel
• Randy Ringhaver
• David Rivera
• Mike Rubin
• Frank Rudd
• Sen. Jim Sebesta
• Neil Spirtas
• Robert F. Stuart
• Stan Tate
• John Temple
• Leo Vecellio, Jr.
• Robert Vickers
• Christopher Warren
• Wes Watson
• Thornton Williams
• George Williamson
• Mike Willingham
• Mark Wilson