November 13, 2025
GrayRobinson is pleased to share that it hosted a Community Leader Forum (CLF) on “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: The Future of Transportation in Tampa” today at the Tampa Club. The CLF brought together regional leaders to discuss current infrastructure initiatives and what’s ahead for the area’s growing transportation network.
GrayRobinson Shareholder and Government Affairs Advisor Chris Dawson moderated the panel, which featured Tampa International Airport CEO Michael Stephens, Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority Executive Director Greg Slater, and Florida Department of Transportation District 7 Secretary Justin Hall. Panelists shared insights on collaborative projects, funding priorities, and strategies to meet the region’s transportation demands amid rapid growth.
A sixth-generation Floridian, Chris is committed to the future of the state and helps clients engineer solutions to today’s most disruptive challenges - from ecosystem restoration and disaster recovery to public infrastructure resilience and sea-level rise. His subject matter expertise and integrated approach help clients develop valuable roadmaps for new ways of operating by taking the long view.