Alex Bond

About Alex Bond

Innovative transportation and infrastructure policy expert with nearly 20 years of leadership experience across federal agencies, think tanks, nonprofits, and consulting. Proven track record in program development, strategic planning, business development, and workforce development. Skilled in fostering partnerships, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and delivering impactful research and policy initiatives. Professional Service -Board Member, University of Florida Transportation Institute (2017 – Present) • Committee Member, TRB Workforce Development & Organizational Excellence (2018 – Present) • Treasurer/President, State Society of Florida, 501(c)7 (2018 – Present)-Member and Research Coordinator, Metropolitan Policy, Planning, and Processes (ADA20) Committee, Transportation Research Board (Until 2019)-Member, Transportation and Land Development (ADD30) Committee, Transportation Research Board (Until 2020)-Panel Member, National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Project 20-59(42) Regional Transportation Disaster Response

Experience

1. Lead Transportation Specialist

   Federal Highway Administration

   Apr 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Serve as Research and Financial Services Team Leader in the Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty.• Supervise a 7 member staff, manage $9M in direct research spending, and coordinate over $600 million in annual grant awards.• Collaborate with stakeholders including AASHTO, Transportation Research Board, and international partners to align research priorities.• Spearhead financial management, procurements, and interagency agreements.• Enhance operational efficiency by streamlining grant-making and procurement processes.

Education

• University of Florida

  M.A.

  2002 — 2004

• University of Florida

  B.A.

  1997 — 2004