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Carson City –
Carson City – Governor Jim Gibbons today named three new members
to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Board of
Directors. They are entrepreneur Paul Morabito of Reno,
businessman Frank Martin of Las Vegas and Humboldt County
Commissioner Tom Fransway of Winnemucca.
“Nevada faces tremendous transportation challenges in the years
to come as we build highways to keep pace with our state’s
growth. These people will provide innovative ideas to meet
those challenges. Paul Morabito has experience ranging from
being CEO of the largest petroleum company in Nevada to being
chairman of one of the largest environmental preservation
agencies in America. His unique perspective will help us
protect the environment that we are entrusted to safeguard while
building roadways with the efficiency of a business. Frank
Martin also brings the entrepreneurial perspective of efficiency
and customer service to state government, and he’s built a
successful construction business on the principle of ‘telling it
like it is.’ Tom Fransway is a consensus builder who has
experience bridging the gap between government and private
enterprise, an important skill as we explore public-private
partnerships on transportation projects. These men all care a
great deal about their communities and about Nevada. I know
they will join me and the other Board members in giving NDOT
clear direction,”
said Governor Gibbons.
Paul Morabito was Chairman and CEO of Berry-Hinckley Industries,
then Nevada’s largest transportation fuel supplier. He has
served on the California High Speed Rail Authority governing
board. He also served as senior policy advisor to the Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and as chairman of the
California State Coastal Conservancy. He is an honorary chief
deputy of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and plays a major
role in the Washoe County Sheriff’s Foundation.
"During this past legislative session, Governor Gibbons made it
clear that transportation was a high priority and he went a long
way towards crafting solutions. I hope to contribute even more
new ideas and to help tackle many of the complicated issues
facing all areas of the state,”
said Morabito.
Frank Martin is president and CEO of Martin-Harris Construction
of Las Vegas, general contractors specializing in industrial,
commercial, public works and school construction. His company
has completed transportation projects in the Las Vegas Valley,
and Martin has served on local task forces studying water and
transportation issues. He is active in the Las Vegas community,
serving on the boards of Associated General Contractors and
Opportunity Village as well as the UNLV Foundation Corporate
Academic Council and the U.S. Bank Advisory Board.
“I have been very fortunate to live in Nevada since 1961,”
said Martin. “I believe in giving something back to this
great state. I may not know how to be politically correct, but
I know a little about construction, and I know how to treat
customers. Nevada taxpayers are the Transportation Board’s
customers. They pay good money for roads. I intend to see to
it that they get the good roads they deserve in return.”
A lifelong Nevadan, Tom Fransway is currently serving his fourth
term as a Humboldt County commissioner. After a 30-year career
with Nevada Bell, Fransway owns and operates West Wind, LLC.,
which leases and manages commercial properties in Winnemucca.
He chairs the Regional Transportation Commission of Humboldt
County and has worked with the Nevada Department of
Transportation on several road projects involving both the state
and the county. He has served on the Nevada Legislature’s
Interim Committee on Public Lands and is active in community
events.
“Whether you live in Las Vegas or Winnemucca, safe, efficient
transportation is a major factor in determining your quality of
life. It’s also the lifeblood of the state’s economy. I am
honored to bring my common-sense approach to problem solving to
bear on some of our state’s biggest challenges,”
said Fransway.
The NDOT Board is comprised of the governor, lieutenant
governor, attorney general, controller and three members
appointed by the governor. Terms of current appointed members
expire on June 30th. The new members’ appointments
take effect July 1st.
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