FDOT Assistant Secretary Kim Holland Visits Sebring Airport

Sebring Airport was honored to welcome Kim Holland, Assistant Secretary for Strategic Development at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), during her recent visit to the region for the FDOT Equipment Rodeo at Sebring International Raceway.

Secretary Holland, who brings over 28 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, joined FDOT in 2023. In her role, she oversees strategic investments into Florida’s transportation system, including the Strategic Intermodal System. Her mission includes strengthening the state’s supply chain logistics, maximizing competitive grant opportunities, building strong public-private partnerships, and advancing resilience strategies to protect Florida’s infrastructure from extreme weather.

Airport Executive Director Mike Willingham and Deputy Director Andrew Bennett had the pleasure of hosting Secretary Holland during her visit. Although initially scheduled for a brief 30-minute meeting, the conversation extended to more than 90 minutes, underscoring her deep interest in Sebring Airport’s strategic initiatives.

Key highlights of the discussion included Sebring’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) project, engineering and vocational training programs, and the Board’s commitment to workforce development and job creation in the region.

Plans are now underway to coordinate a return visit from Secretary Holland to explore the Highlands County School Board’s youth training programs in greater depth. Sebring Airport looks forward to continuing this valuable dialogue and to further strengthening partnerships that support innovation, education, and long-term economic growth.