Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Alex Lastra and Russell “Rusty” Roberts to the Florida Transportation Commission.

Lastra, of Miami, is a Managing Member of Desarrollo Florida. He is a Certified General Contractor, two-time Latin Builders Association Developer of the Year and a Past President of the Latin Builders Association. Lastra earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Florida International University.

Roberts, of Longwood is a transportation consultant. He has served as Vice President of Government Affairs for Brightline Trains and as Chief of Staff to United States Representatives John Mica and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Roberts is a member of Floridians for Better Transportation, the Orlando Economic Partnership and the American Public Transportation Association.

These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

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