FACERS Committees
FACERS technical activities are carried out largely by committees. Questions or recommendations about these issues should be directed to the appropriate committee. Committees are appointed by the FACERS President. FACERS members interested in serving on a committee should contact FACERS Executive Liaison, John Goodknight at: johncgoodknight@gmail.com.
BUDGET
The Budget Committee works with the Treasurer to prepare and monitor the annual budget of FACERS.Chair: Ramon Gavarrete, Alachua County
rgavarrete@alachuacounty.us
NEWSLETTER
FACERS Newsletters are issued quarterly in digital format. The newsletter is available on the FACERS Website here.Chair: Amy Blaida, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.,
amy.blaida@ergon.com
SCHOLARSHIP
FACERS, together with industry partners, has established endowed scholarships for students pursuing public works related degrees at four state universities in Florida. To view the FACERS Scholarship page, click here. The committee serves as liaison between each university and FACERS. Committee members also participate in various activities conducted by the universities to recognize recipients of the scholarships.FLORIDA "GREENBOOK"
FACERS has a designated ex officio member on the “Greenbook” Committee.FACERS “Greenbook” Committee Member: Shane Parker, Hendry County
sparker@hendryfla.net
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The FACERS Constitution specifies that the Past President will chair the nominating committee. This committee presents a ballot of nominees for each FACERS office at the General Membership meeting each summer.Chair: Immediate Past President
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
The FACERS Constitution specifies that the Vice President will chair the program committee. This committee is responsible for arranging the technical programs for the two FACERS General Membership meetings each year.Chair: FACERS Vice President
Local Agency Program (LAP) Community of Practice(COP)
The LAP Community of Practice is comprised of representatives of FDOT, FHWA, and local agencies working together to streamline the process for using federal funds for local transportation projects. To visit the LAP page, click here.FACERS representative on this committee include:
Ramon Gavarrete, Alachua County
rgavarrete@alachuacounty.us
rgavarrete@alachuacounty.us
Elton Holland, Marion County
elton.holland@marioncountyfl.org
elton.holland@marioncountyfl.org
Deborah Snyder, Sumter County
Deborah.Snyder@sumtercountyfl.gov
Deborah.Snyder@sumtercountyfl.gov
John Goodknight, FACERS Executive Liaison
johncgoodknight@gmail.com
johncgoodknight@gmail.com
ROADWAY LIGHTING
Since the mid-1990s, FACERS has worked with FDOT to negotiate and update agreements related to the maintenance and reimbursement of costs for traffic signals and roadway lights on the state highway system. Currently FDOT is working on updates to the lighting agreements. The FACERS committee meets bi-monthly (via teleconference) to review the proposals and provide information about costs of the agreements.FACERS committee members for this issue are:
May Cheng, Plam Beach County
MCheng@pbcgov.org
MCheng@pbcgov.org
Frank Yokiel, Orange County
Frank.Yokiel@ocfl.net
Frank.Yokiel@ocfl.net
Keith Bryant, Bay County
kbryant@baycountyfl.gov
kbryant@baycountyfl.gov
Jack King, Pasco County
jking@pascocountyfl.net
jking@pascocountyfl.net
Venkat Vattkuti, Charlotte County
Venkat.Vattikuti@charlottecountyfl.gov
Venkat.Vattikuti@charlottecountyfl.gov
Clinton “Gator” Howerton, Jr., P.E., Highlands County
chowerton@hcbcc.org
chowerton@hcbcc.org
Ramon Gavarrete, Alachua County
rgavarrete@alachuacounty.us
rgavarrete@alachuacounty.us
Aaron Burkett, Manatee County
aaron.burkett@mymanatee.org
aaron.burkett@mymanatee.org
FACERS WEB PAGES
FACERS web site is maintained by Florida Association of Counties. The web committee is responsible for providing content for the web site.FACERS committee members are:
Tracy Straub, Marion County
tracy.straub@marioncountyfl.org
tracy.straub@marioncountyfl.org
Doug Gable, Polk County
douggable@polk-county.net
douggable@polk-county.net
John Goodknight, FACERS Executive Liaison
johncgoodknight@gmail.com
johncgoodknight@gmail.com
AWARDS
Each year FACERS recognizes individuals and agencies for outstanding work in the area of public works.FACERS Committee members are:
George Gadiel, Lake County
george.gadiel@lakecountyfl.gov
george.gadiel@lakecountyfl.gov
Clinton "Gator" Howerton, Jr., P.E., Highlands County
chowerton@hcbcc.org
chowerton@hcbcc.org
David L. Ricks, P.E., Palm Beach County
DRicks@pbcgov.org
DRicks@pbcgov.org
STATE, FEDERAL, & LEGISLATIVE ISSUES<
FACERS coordinates extensively with Florida Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Florida Association of Counties, and other public agencies on a wide variety of issues related to public works. FACERS also supports FAC’s lobbying efforts by review of impact of proposed legislation on local public works programs.Coordination for these efforts is provided by FACERS Executive Liaison with support from various members:
John Goodknight, FACERS Executive Liaison
johncgoodknight@gmail.com