2026 SWIFTT Challenge
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Ryan Buck, P.E.
State Construction Specialty Engineer
Florida Department of Transportation
Ryan Buck is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida. He graduated from Florida State University with an Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and received a Master’s degree in Construction Management from the University of Florida. He has work experience as a Project Manager in commercial building construction and site development. Ryan joined FDOT in 2020 and has served as a Project Management Engineer for the Office of Design and is currently the State Construction Specialty Engineer.
Amy Miller, P.E.
President
Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida
Amy Miller serves as the president of the Asphalt Contractors Assoc. of Florida. Her background includes experience in materials, engineering, and construction. She’s a lifelong resident of Florida and a University of Florida graduate.
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Dr. Vince Hafeli, President
Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC
Vince has over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, currently serving as President of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida. Beginning in 1985 as a field engineering technician, he has held various roles with Geotechnical Engineering firms and the Florida Department of Transportation as a project and quality control manager. Before assuming his current leadership position, he served as the Vice President of Plants and Materials at Ajax. A passionate advocate for workplace safety and mental health, Vince earned his doctorate, focusing his research on suicide prevention in the construction industry. His commitment to fostering a culture of well-being in the workforce makes him a leading voice in industry safety initiatives.
Curtis Long
Chief Operating Officer
P&S Paving, Inc.
Curtis Long has 30 years of experience in the heavy highway/civil construction market and serves as Chief Operating Officer at P&S Paving, Inc. In this position, he is accountable for all day-to-day operations and the efficiency of the business. He is a licensed contractor in seven states and sits on the Boards of FTBA and ACAF. He is also the Chair of the FTBA Specifications Committee and serves on the ACAF Safety Committee.
Tim Lattner, P.E.
Director of Construction
Florida Department of Transportation
Tim Lattner serves as the Director, Office of Construction for the Florida Department of Transportation. His primary responsibility is to lead, guide and support the Florida construction community to deliver transportation projects on time and within budget of the FDOT’s Work Program. Previously, Tim served as the Director for the Office of Design as well as the Director for the Office of Maintenance. His career began in the Construction Engineering and Inspection area working in various roles from Inspector to Project Engineer on roadway and bridge projects. He has worked for both private industry and State Government during his 28 year career. He graduated from University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida.
Conrad Campbell P.E.
District 7 Construction Engineer
Florida Department of Transportation
Conrad Campbell started his career with the FDOT in District 1 as a Professional Engineer Trainee in 1999 after graduating from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Throughout his 27-year career, he served in District 1’s Construction Office and the District 1 and 7 Materials Office. In 2008, Conrad transferred to District Seven as the Assistant District Construction Engineer and eventually to the role of Interstate\CCEI Resident Engineer responsible for oversight of major construction projects, such as the Lee Roy Selmon/I-4 Connector, US19 reconstruction over SR 60, reconstruction of I-275 through downtown Tampa, and over 34 miles of I-75 reconstruction from Fowler Avenue to the Sumter County Line. In his current role as the District 7 Construction Engineer, he is responsible for overseeing $2 billion in construction on the state highway system in the Tampa Bay Area.
Esther Montoya, P.E.
District Five Construction Program Manager
Florida Department of Transportation
Esther is the FDOT District 5 Construction Program Manager, responsible for special/major projects, as well as the district’s quality assurance program. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida and holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Central Florida. Esther has over 11 years of experience with FDOT, beginning her career as a Professional Engineer Trainee and spending the majority of her career in construction.