Jim Boxold Takes Over Florida Transportation Department

Gov. Rick Scott named Jim Boxold as secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation on Friday. Boxold, currently the chief of staff of the department, will take over on Jan. 3.

During Jims time as chief of staff of the Florida Department of Transportation, weve accomplished a lot to meet the transportation needs of Florida families, visitors and businesses, Scott said. This year we made an historic investment of over $10 billion for transportation and DOTs five-year plan will invest nearly $41 billion into our states transportation system, thanks to the leadership of Secretary Prasad and Jim. We have also focused on making Floridas ports a world leader in trade, a goal that we will continue to pursue. Jim will bring passion, energy and experience to our mission of making Florida the premier destination for jobs. I am grateful for Secretary Prasads service and I am confident Jim is the best person to carry on his commitment to excellence in improving our states infrastructure in the years ahead.

It is an absolute honor to be appointed as secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation today, Boxold said. Under Governor Scotts leadership, transportation has been made a top priority to help drive our states economic growth and improve the lives of families. We will continue to focus on the governors mission to make Florida the best state to live and get a great job.

Boxold is a familiar figure in Tallahassee. For six years, he worked under then-U.S. Rep. Porter Goss, R-Fla., before joining then-Gov. Jeb Bushs team as deputy director of Cabinet affairs. Boxold served a decade as director of Cabinet affairs for the Florida agriculture commissioner before moving over to his current chief of staff post in July 2013.