Bridge to Bridge

Keynote Speaker: Clay County Manager Howard Wanamaker

More than 30 years of proven leadership experience, financial stewardship, professional development, and commitment to excellence and integrity. Currently, Clay County Manager for over 220,000 residents in one of the fastest growing Counties in Florida. Former Chief Strategy Officer at Hanania Automotive, the largest automotive group in Northeast Florida; responsible for over 800 team members and 21 dealerships in four states with significant future growth and expansion. Former Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, third largest U.S. Naval Installation in the world; equivalent to the mayor of a full-service city with a population of over 20,000, aggressive redevelopment, robust infrastructure, fragile river and wetlands environment, and yearly economic impact of $2.1 billion. Highly accomplished leader with sustained outstanding performance across a diverse portfolio of challenging assignments. Collaborates daily with leadership, local communities, federal, state, and local governmental agencies to achieve organizational objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.