Board of Directors
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority's governing body is comprised of seven Board of Directors. Four directors are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate, one each representing Duval, Nassau, Clay, and St. Johns counties, and three directors are appointed by the Mayor of Jacksonville and confirmed by the City Council. Directors serve four-year terms. The Board of Directors elect their own officers. JTA Board of Directors do not receive compensation but are reimbursed for travel and other expenses actually incurred in their duties as provided by law.
Aundra Wallace
Chair
Aundra Wallace is president of the JAXUSA Partnership, the private, nonprofit regional economic development arm of JAX Chamber overseeing efforts of the seven counties of Northeast Florida. He directs a staff of 14 in the areas of business development, international investment, workforce development, research and marketing. JAXUSA’s mission is to be a catalyst for economic growth and maximize the region’s unique resources to aggressively recruit jobs and capital investment. Mayor Lenny Curry appointed him in February 2022.
Prior to joining JAXUSA Partnership in October 2018, Mr. Wallace served as CEO of the City of Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA). In this role, he spearheaded a diversified portfolio of infrastructure improvement projects, led economic development initiatives, invested in real estate development projects, managed the Downtown Development Design Review Board and oversaw the City’s Public Parking Division.
He holds a Master of Public Administration from Clark Atlanta University and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Georgia Southern University. He is a Certified Housing Development Finance Professional and a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional.
Patricia Gillum Sams
Vice Chair
Patricia Gillum Sams was formerly manager of the Emerging Workforce Strategic department at JEA. She managed projects and programs that promoted employee engagement and branded the JEA as an employer of choice in the community.
Additionally, she is President & CEO of The Legacy Group L-A-M, LLC. Sams also serves as Founder/CEO of The Legacy League, Inc., a leadership development program designed to mentor and empower young professional women of color to positively impact their communities.
Sams has served on numerous boards and has held countless leadership roles in organizations such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jack & Jill of America, Inc., and the Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Inc. She was also in the Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2021 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications with an emphasis on Broadcast from Florida State University.
Max Glober
Secretary
Glober is the Vice President of Marketing at First Coast Energy, LLP. Active in his community, he previously served as a member of the Jacksonville Historical Preservation Commission. Glober earned his bachelor’s degree in government from the College of William and Mary and his master’s degree in business administration and juris doctor from the University of South Carolina.
Elaine Brown
Treasurer
Elaine is a graduate of Massey Business College, Majoring in Business Administration she is married to Richard Brown, former City Council member and Former Mayor of Neptune Beach. They have six grown children and currently live with 2 cats.
Alan Hopkins
Board Member
Hopkins is a Consultant at Hopkins Consulting Florida and the Chief Economic Strategist for Manchester Financial. Active in his community, he has served as a member of the Sherwood Country Club Board of Directors, the Era Aviation Board of Directors, and the Wellness Community Valley Venture Board of Directors. Hopkins earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Brigham Young University and his master’s degree in business administration from Pepperdine University. Hopkins was appointed to the JTA Board of Directors by Governor Ron DeSantis on January 30, 2026.
Madelen Salter
Board Member
Madelen Salter is a highly respected business and community leader. Salter’s leadership experience spans strategic development and execution, change management, communications strategy, client experience and stakeholder engagement, talent development and leading innovation.
Salter is the Senior Vice President of External Affairs for W. W. Gay and serves on the JAX Chamber Board of Directors, the JAXUSA Partnership Policy Council and as the 2025-26 JAXUSA Partnership Business Development Committee Chair. She serves on the Leadership Jacksonville Board of Directors, the Build Up Downtown Board of Directors, the San Marco Preservation Society Board of Directors, and the ULI Center for Leadership. Salter serves on Solomon Coyle Advisory Council and on the American Heart Association Heart Ball Executive Leadership Team. She is a former American Heart Association Leader for Life, an alumna of Elevate Women Northeast Florida, and was named Professional Business Woman of the Year by the JAX Chamber’s Jacksonville Women’s Business Center. Salter has a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University.
Jonathan “Daniel” Vallencourt
Board Member
Vallencourt is the Vice President of Vallencourt Construction Company and the Owner of Clay Theatre Events, LLC. Active in his community, he is a member of the Clay County Development Authority. Vallencourt attended the University of Alabama. Vallencourt was appointed to the JTA Board of Directors by Governor Ron DeSantis on January 30, 2026.