Member Spotlight
Michael J. Blaylock
What does he do?
Mr. Blaylock is the Chief Executive Officer of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). His goals are to provide the Northeast Florida effective, coordinated, and integrated multimodal transportation. As COMTO's Immediate Past President, Mr. Blaylock committed himself to the professional growth of each chapter member ultimately ensuring the overall success for the chapter.
Encore:
JTA is an independent state agency serving Duval County. JTA designs and construct bridges and highways, and provides varied mass transit services, such as, bus services, Skyway monorail services, Trolley services, Connexion services for the disabled and elderly, and ChoiceRide services and job access program.
Hometown:
Jacksonville, FL
Education:
Bachelors Degree, University of North Florida
Graduate Studies, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee and University of North Florida
What’s rewarding about your job?
The growth and excellence of the Agency and employees, as well as the overall contributions to the economic vitality of a city on the move.
What’s challenging?
The most challenging of this profession is managing the dynamics of change.
Family:
Mr. Blaylock and his wife Patricia, have three sons and one daughter.
COMTO Membership Years:
Four years
Congratulations to Michael J. Blaylock for winning the 2004 National Executive of the Year Award at the 2004 COMTO National Meeting and Training Conference.
