TRDA Seeks Applicants for Board of Directors

The Brevard County Legislative Delegation is seeking resumes from Brevard County residents whom are interested in serving the Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA).  The TRDA will have three positions on its Commission opening on July 11, 2011.

The TRDA is governed by a non-paid, five-member Commission appointed by the Governor of Florida.  The authority was created in 1987 by the Florida Legislature “for the purpose of promoting … Brevard County as a center for high technology and scientific research development.”

The Brevard Legislative Delegation will review the resumes and nominate three candidates for each Commission vacancy.  These nominees will then be presented to the Governor for consideration and appointment.

Residents of Brevard County interested in serving on the TRDA Commission should direct their letter of interest and resume to Bethany Iliff, Legislative Assistant to the Brevard Legislative Delegation Chairman Ritch Workman, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 33 Suntree Place, Suite D, Melbourne, Florida 32940.  You may also fax your letter and resume to 321-757-7021.  The deadline for applying is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011.

Anyone having questions about the TRDA should contact Mr. Chester J. Straub, Jr., TRDA Executive Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 321-872-1050 ext. 101.