Leadership
PRESIDENT
Alfredo Rodriguez PE
Alredo was born and raised in Puerto Rico and graduated from the University of Puerto Rico. He has over 20 years of experience in Highway design and currently works with Atkins Global as GC servicing Florida’s Turnpike. He enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and loves fishing and volunteer work for people in need around the Winter Garden Area.
SECRETARY
Sameer Ambare, PE, PMP
Sameer obtained his B.E. in Civil Engineering from Pune University, an M.S. in Civil Engineering (Structures) from Kansas State University in 2001, and his M.B.A. at the University of Florida in 2017. Sameer also received his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2017.
Sameer's career started in bridge design before transitioning to project/program management.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Chris Frank, PE
Chris graduated from UCF and works for Volkert. He has over 20 years of experience in the design and construction of minor to major roadway projects. He resides in City of Winter Park with his son and girlfriend. He enjoys travel, ride motorcycles, local breweries and wine tasting events and recently visited Bali, Indonesia to do some incredible scuba diving.
TREASURER
Nate Wilbur, PE
Nate has 17 years of Industry Experience and is a graduate of UF. He works for Michael Baker International as a Senior Roadway Engineer in their Orlando office. He has two young children, and enjoys exercising, golf, and fishing in his spare time. Nate holds a Master of Business
Administration from the University of Florida
PAST PRESIDENT
Clint Pletzer, PE
Clint is a Project Engineer at AVACON, Inc. with over 20 years of experience. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BS in Civil Engineering.
STATE DIRECTOR
Eric McAra, PE
Another UCF grad, Eric works for KSM Engineering and Testing and has 18 years of experience in the Geotechnical field. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. His interests include cooking, hiking, camping, being a home handyman, and attending his kids’ activities.
