Rick Scott Chooses Ananth Prasad to Head Up FDOT

Gov. Rick Scott may be an outsider to Tallahassee, who argues that his experience in the private sector will help spur job growth in the Sunshine State, but he chose a veteran state employee to head up the state Department of Transportation (FDOT) on Monday.

Scott selected Ananth Prasad to be FDOT secretary. While Prasad worked in the private sector for two years as vice president of a construction company, he also put in almost two decades with FDOT, most recently as assistant secretary for engineering and operations.

Bob Burleson, president of Florida Transportation Builders Association, praised Scott's appointment of Prasad. Here's what Burleson had to say:

On behalf of Floridas transportation building community, we congratulate Ananth Prasad for his well-deserved appointment to serve as the newest chief of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Florida Transportation Builders Association also applauds Gov. Rick Scott for selecting such a high-regarded veteran of Floridas transportation authority to be promoted to this principal position.

"Florida is facing challenging times and FDOT plays a significant role in the kind of private-sector job creation that this state desperately needs. Ananth is aware of Floridas long-term and immediate transportation struggles as well as its advantages and we are certain he will continue to be a positive force within one of the states most important agencies.
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