MDX announced the results of the 2017-2018 election of executive officers for its Board of Directors. Shelly Smith-Fano was elected as Chair of the MDX Board of Directors by acclamation.
“I want to thank the MDX board for their support and for placing your faith and trust in me. I am humbled by this honor and I will strive to represent you with the utmost transparency and boldness,” said Smith-Fano. “I am grateful to all government officials who over the past nine years have opened my eyes to new perspectives on transportation and mobility.”
Smith-Fano has served as an MDX Board member for the past nine years as a Governor’s appointee. She has served as vice-chair in 2011 and 2012 and also for the last two consecutive years. Smith-Fano is a native of Miami, and Director of Miami Dade College, School of Hospitality Management. Carlos Lopez Cantera, Florida’s Lieutenant Governor, and, Smith-Fano’s son attended the board meeting.
“I would like to express my gratitude to MDX staff and Executive Director, Javier Rodriguez for your support yesterday, today and tomorrow,” Smith-Fano said. “To Miami-Dade College, my work family, who over the years have encouraged and supported my volunteer participation on this board. Lastly, but most importantly, I want to thank the drivers and passengers that travel our MDX roadways for their continued support, and for funding our improvements and operations, and ultimately our mission of moving transportation forward for our county, our residents and our visitors. We must listen carefully so we can move forward to meet the great mobility challenges of tomorrow.
The MDX Board also elected Commissioner Edmonson as vice-chairwoman by acclamation.
“I am looking forward to working with the board, and doing everything I can to accomplish our goals,” Edmonson said.
Leonard Boord was also elected by acclamation to treasurer.
“After making my first presentation as interim treasurer, I feel honored by the confidence bestowed upon me by my colleagues,” Boord said.
