LYNX — the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority — officially named Osceola County resident Tiffany Homler Hawkins as its full time Chief Executive Officer.
Hawkins, LYNX's past chief administrative officer and government affairs liaison among her many roles with the agency over two decades, had been serving as interim CEO following the sudden death of former CEO James Harrison in August 2022.
"I would like to thank the board for giving me the opportunity to lead this great agency,” Hawkins said. “To the LYNX family, thank you for trusting me and for carrying out Jim’s legacy these past six months. Your commitment to the Central Florida community amazes me every single day. I am grateful for all of you.”
Hawkins has worked with or for the agency for more than 20 years most recently as chief administrative officer overseeing the planning, marketing, grants and government affairs teams. With more than 25 years in Central Florida, she also has held positions in the private sector and Osceola County government. Both her bachelor’s degree in public administration and master’s degree in communications come from the University of Central Florida.
“Tiffany stepped into an unfortunate situation when her friend and mentor passed away last summer. She brought a calming leadership presence during a difficult time in the interim, including dealing with two hurricanes,” said Jerry L. Demings, Orange County Mayor and LYNX board chair. “Now is the right time to make our commitment to her as a board, just as she has done on a daily basis to agency employees and riders.”
