About Us

History

The Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC) is a regional economic development initiative of the University of Central Florida (UCF), the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida (UF) whose mission is to grow high tech industry and innovation in the region through research, workforce and marketing partnerships.

A partnership involving more than 25 local and regional economic development organizations (EDOs) and 14 community colleges, the Council is co-chaired by the presidents of UCF, USF and UF. The Council includes the presidents of two of the community colleges, the president of Florida Institute of Technology and representatives of high tech industry. The unique partnership has resulted in a strategic approach to high tech economic development that involves matching funds research, workforce development and a marketing program leveraging governmental, EDO and corporate budgets on a regional rather than local basis.


Council Members

Co-Chairs

Dr. John C. Hitt
Dr. John C. Hitt
President
University of Central Florida

Dr. Judy L. Genshaft
Dr. Judy L. Genshaft
President
University of South
Florida

Dr. James Bernard Machen
Dr. J. Bernard Machen
President
University of Florida

Council Members

Sue WasherApplied Genetic Technologies Corp.
Sue Washer
CEO

John S. LenyoCAE USA Military Simulation & Training
John S. Lenyo
President & General Manager

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David RobinsonDSM Technology Consultants
David Robinson
President

Daryl HoltElectronic Arts Tiburon
Daryl Holt
Vice President

George GordonEnporion
George Gordon
CEO & Chairman

Dr. Anthony CataneseFlorida Institute of Technology
Dr. Anthony Catanese
President

H. Lee Moffitt, P.A.H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
H. Lee Moffitt, P.A.
Former Speaker, Florida House of Representatives

R. Kent BuchananHarris Corporation
R. Kent Buchanan

Vice President Corporate Technology & Development

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Habib SkaffIntezyne Technologies
Habib Skaff
CEO & Scientist

Timothy L. MainJabil Circuit Inc.
Timothy L. Main
President & CEO

Kerry Herndon Kerry’s Nursery Inc.
Kerry Herndon
CEO

Dr. Charles R. MojockLake-Sumter Community College
Dr. Charles R. Mojock
President

Richard (Rick) HallLockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
Richard (Rick) Hall
Vice President of Business Strategy and Development

Geary A. HavranNDH Medical Inc.
Geary A. Havran
President

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Scott FarisPlanar Energy Devices
Scott Faris
CEO

Dr. Eileen HoldenPolk State College
Dr. Eileen Holden
President

Vincent (Vinny) DolanProgress Energy Florida Inc.
Vincent (Vinny) Dolan
President and CEO

Phil HoltRow Sham Bow
Philip Holt
President & CEO

Beverly J. SeayScience Applications
International

Beverly J. Seay
Group Senior Vice President

Captain William ReuterNaval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
Captain William Reuter
(Advisory Member)
USN Commanding Officer

Randolph E. BerridgeFlorida High Tech Corridor Council Inc.
Randolph E. Berridge
President

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Council Members Emeritus

Owen WentworthAT&T Management Council
Owen Wentworth
Chair (Retired)

Joan H. SchirmGeotechnical & Environmental Consultants Inc.
Joan H. Schirm
President (Retired)

Richard A. NunisNew Business Solutions Inc.
Richard A. Nunis
President

George MezoOracle Corporation
George Mezo
Senior Director (Retired)

General Stephen SeayU.S. Army (Retired)
General Stephen Seay

Dr. Peter T. PanousisUniversity of Central Florida
Dr. Peter T. Panousis
Dean
College of Sciences

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