MetroPlan Orlando Staff

Gary Huttmann, AICP

Executive Director

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MetroPlan Orlando’s Executive Director Gary Huttmann has more than 30 years of experience in Central Florida’s transportation industry and has worked in both the private and public sectors.

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He took over the top position at the agency after seven years as deputy executive director. His experience also includes work at the City of Orlando as well as for private firms.

Gary is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and the American Planning Association. He serves on national committees, including the technical committee of the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations and the Executive Directors Committee of the National Association of Regional Councils.

Locally, he serves on the University of Central Florida Planning Advisory Board that is focused on the master’s program in Urban Planning. He is also on the Wekiva River Basin Commission, established as part of the Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act, to help protect the Wekiva River Basin while the beltway around the Orlando Urban Area is completed.

Gary earned his master’s degree in Community & Regional Planning from the University of Nebraska.

Regional Partnerships

This department handles public information, community outreach, relationships with our regional partners, and communications.

Virginia L. Whittington

Director of Regional Partnerships

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Virginia.Whittington@MetroPlanOrlando.gov

Mary Ann Horne

Public Information Manager

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MaryAnn.Horne@MetroPlanOrlando.gov

Leilani Vaiaoga

Communication Specialist

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Leilani.Vaiaoga@MetroPlanOrlando.gov

Lisa Smith

Senior Board Services Coordinator

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Lisa.Smith@MetroPlanOrlando.gov

Rachel Frederick

Board Services Coordinator

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Rachel.Frederick@MetroPlanOrlando.gov

Finance & Administration

This department handles official records for our board and committees, fiscal management and record-keeping, human resources, and financial reporting.