Governor Appoints Three New Members to Jacksonville Transportation Authority Board

DeSantis fills vacancies, bringing board to full strength

Published on Jan. 31, 2026

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Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed three new members to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) board - Alan Hopkins, Madelen Salter, and Jonathan 'Daniel' Vallencourt. Additionally, Max Glober has been reappointed to the board. The governor gets to pick four of the seven board members, while the other three are appointed by the Jacksonville mayor and confirmed by the city council.

Why it matters

The JTA board oversees the operations and strategic direction of Jacksonville's public transportation system, making these appointments significant for the future of mobility in the region. The new members bring expertise in consulting, business development, and construction that could shape JTA's priorities and initiatives.

The details

The three new JTA board members appointed by Governor DeSantis are: Alan Hopkins, a consultant and chief economic strategist; Madelen Salter, the market president of Office Images and chair of the JAXUSA Partnership Business Development Committee; and Jonathan 'Daniel' Vallencourt, the vice president of Vallencourt Construction Company and owner of Clay Theatre Events. Additionally, Max Glober, the vice president of marketing at First Coast Energy, has been reappointed to the board.

  • The new appointments were announced on January 31, 2026.

The players

Ron DeSantis

The Governor of Florida who made the appointments to the JTA board.

Alan Hopkins

A consultant at Hopkins Consulting Florida and the chief economic strategist for Manchester Financial, newly appointed to the JTA board.

Madelen Salter

The market president for Office Images and chairwoman of the JAXUSA Partnership Business Development Committee, newly appointed to the JTA board.

Jonathan 'Daniel' Vallencourt

The vice president of Vallencourt Construction Company and the owner of Clay Theatre Events, newly appointed to the JTA board.

Max Glober

The vice president of marketing at First Coast Energy, LLP, who has been reappointed to the JTA board.

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What’s next

The new JTA board members will need to be confirmed by the Florida Senate.

The takeaway

Governor DeSantis' appointments bring new business and economic development expertise to the JTA board, which will help shape the future of public transportation in the Jacksonville region.