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Communications Office / Meet the Secretary
Kevin J. Thibault was named Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) by Governor Ron DeSantis on January 18, 2019. As Secretary, Thibault 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 Thibault has spent half of his professional career in the private sector providing transportation engineering services for a number of states, including Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, Indiana, and California, as well as several Canadian transportation entities. For over 16 years, Thibault has served in various roles within FDOT from project management to executive leadership and has consistently focused on the importance of partnerships to deliver the transportation needs of the state.
Secretary Thibault has prioritized the implementation of several initiatives centered on improving safety, enhancing mobility, and inspiring innovation within the agency. He has also ensured that FDOT remains an active partner with national and industry associations. To that end, Secretary Thibault serves on the Board of Directors of the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO), where he also serves as Chair of the Council on Water Transportation, as well as serving on the Board of Directors of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), the nation’s leading advocate in the deployment of transportation technology.
Secretary Thibault is passionate about mentorship and building a diverse workforce for the future of Florida’s transportation system. His involvement with the academia community includes serving on the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council, the UF Transportation Institute’s External Advisory Board, the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research, and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s Dean’s Advisory Council for the University’s College of Engineering.
Secretary Thibault received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
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Name
Title
Phone
Kevin J. Thibault
Secretary
(850) 414-4100
Torey Alston
Chief of Staff
(850) 414-4247
Sean Gellis
General Counsel
(850) 414-5265
April Blackburn
Chief Technology Officer
(850) 414-4771
Courtney Drummond
Assistant Secretary for Engineering and Operations
(850) 414-5240
Stacy Miller
Assistant Secretary for Finance and Administration
(850) 414-5220
Brad Thoburn
Assistant Secretary for Strategic Development
(850) 414-5235
L.K. Nandam
District One Secretary
(800) 292-3368
Greg Evans
District Two Secretary
(800) 749-2967
Phillip Gainer
District Three Secretary
(888) 638-0250
Gerry O'Reilly
District Four Secretary
(866) 336-8435
Jared Perdue
District Five Secretary
(800) 780-7102
District Six Secretary
(800) 435-2368
David Gwynn
District Seven Secretary
(800) 226-7220
Nicola Liquori
Enterprise Director and Chief Executive Officer
(800) 749-7453
Huiwei Shen
Chief Planner
(850) 414-5246
Will Watts
Chief Engineer
(850) 414-5236
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