Meet the Secretary and Executive Team
Jared W. Perdue, P.E.
Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation
Jared W. Perdue, P.E.
was named Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) by
Governor Ron DeSantis on April 7, 2022. As Secretary, Perdue oversees the lead
agency in state government with the statutory responsibility to coordinate the
planning and development of a safe, viable, and balanced transportation system
serving all regions of the state, and to assure the compatibility of all
components, including multimodal facilities.
Secretary
Perdue has devoted his entire career to the FDOT since entering public service
through the Professional Engineer Training Program with FDOT District Three.
The completion of this program kickstarted his FDOT career and, likewise, his
passion for serving the people of Florida, as his various leadership roles
within the Department have touched nearly every aspect of the state’s
transportation system and the communities it serves. Through the years, Perdue
has played integral roles in both operations and development where he has held
positions as the District Geotechnical Engineer, District Traffic Operations
Engineer, as well as the District Design Engineer. He also has a tremendous
amount of experience with various modes of transportation including space,
multi-use trails, and served as the CEO of SunRail.
Since his
appointment as Secretary, Perdue’s vision has led the Department’s efforts of
building a safer, stronger, and more resilient multimodal transportation system
with Florida’s communities at the very center. As Florida’s population
continues to grow and understanding the impact transportation has on the
quality of life for Floridians, Secretary Perdue strives to ensure that FDOT’s
infrastructure around the state will efficiently serve residents and visitors,
now and in the future, with an emphasis on embracing communities to achieve
their vision and meet the transportation needs. Under his leadership, the
Department will continue to prioritize safety to reach a target of zero
fatalities and serious injuries, enhance the transportation network, inspire
innovation, and build strong partnerships to ensure Florida remains a leader in
transportation.

Executive Team
Name | Title | Phone |
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Jared W. Perdue, P.E. | Secretary | (850) 414-4100 |
Leda Kelly | Chief of Staff | (850) 414-5234 |
Will Watts, P.E. | Assistant Secretary for Engineering and Operations | (850) 414-5236 |
Lisa Saliba | Assistant Secretary for Finance and Administration | (850) 414-5215 |
Kim Holland, P.E. | Assistant Secretary for Strategic Development | (850) 414-5235 |
Rebekah Davis | General Counsel | (850) 414-5263 |
Trey Tillander, P.E. | Executive Director of Transportation Technology | (850) 414-4772 |
L.K. Nandam, P.E. | District One Secretary | (800) 292-3368 |
Greg Evans | District Two Secretary | (800) 749-2967 |
Phillip Gainer, P.E. | District Three Secretary | (888) 638-0250 |
Steven C. Braun, P.E. | District Four Secretary | (866) 336-8435 |
John Tyler, P.E. | District Five Secretary | (800) 780-7102 |
Stacy Miller, P.E. | District Six Secretary | (800) 435-2368 |
David Gwynn, P.E. | District Seven Secretary | (800) 226-7220 |
Nicola Liquori | Enterprise Director and Chief Executive Officer | (800) 749-7453 |
Huiwei Shen | Chief Planner | (850) 414-5246 |
Dan Hurtado, P.E. | Chief Engineer | (850) 414-5203 |
Melissa Smith | Chief of Modal Development | (850) 414-4797 |