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Independent Boards and Agencies
Legislative Authority: § 349.03, Florida Statutes (2025)
Total Members: 7
Board Description: The Jacksonville Transportation Authority's governing body is comprised of seven Board of Directors. Four directors are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate, one each representing Duval, Nassau, Clay, and St. Johns counties, and three directors are appointed by the Mayor of Jacksonville and confirmed by the City Council. Directors serve four-year terms. The Board of Directors elect their own officers. JTA Board of Directors do not receive compensation but are reimbursed for travel and other expenses actually incurred in their duties as provided by law.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is an independent agency of the State of Florida. JTA operates Jacksonville’s public bus service, downtown automated Skyway and paratransit service, and also plans, designs and builds roads and bridges. JTA’s mission is to improve Northeast Florida’s economy, environment and quality of life by providing safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable multimodal transportation services and facilities.
Meeting Information: (Meeting times and locations are subject to change.) Please refer to the JTA website for the most current Board meeting information: JTA website (jtafla.com).
Board of Directors
| Name |
Role / Seat |
Appointment Type |
| Wallace, Aundra |
Chair |
Mayor Appointee |
| Gillum Sams, Patricia |
Vice Chair |
Mayor Appointee |
| Glober, Max |
Secretary |
Governor Appointee |
| Brown, Elaine |
Treasurer |
Mayor Appointee |
| Hopkins, Alan |
Board Member |
Governor Appointee |
| Salter, Madelen |
Board Member |
Governor Appointee |
| Vallencourt, Jonathan "Daniel" |
Board Member |
Governor Appointee |
| Johnson, Rahman K., Ph.D. |
Council Liaison |
City Council Representative |
Contact Staff
| Name |
Position |
Phone |
Email |
| Ford Sr., Nathaniel P. |
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
(904) 630-3181 |
nford@jtafla.com |