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Malcolm Yancey Award

Malcolm Yancey Award. Florida Utilities Coordinating Committee. History. Liaison with FDOT established as essential function in 1932. In 1961 Central State Liaison Committee was established. FUCC worked with Liaison Committee. Liaison is a way of life. Malcolm Yancey Award.

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Malcolm Yancey Award

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  1. Malcolm Yancey Award Florida Utilities Coordinating Committee

  2. History • Liaison with FDOT established as essential function in 1932. • In 1961 Central State Liaison Committee was established. • FUCC worked with Liaison Committee. • Liaison is a way of life.

  3. Malcolm Yancey Award Outstanding Liaison Activities and Commitment to Excellence in Coordination

  4. Malcolm Yancey Award • Most Prestigious Award Presented by Florida Utilities Coordinating Committee • Unanimous Vote from the Awards Committee • Active member for 5 years

  5. Who Was Malcolm Yancey? • “Mr. Liaison” – Malcolm N. Yancey • WWI Veteran • University of Florida, BS Civil Engineering 1920 & 1929 • State Road Department 1919 – 1949 • City Manager – Tallahassee 12 yr • #17 American ROW Association • Honorary Life member of Liaison Committee • 1966 National Seminar named “Mr. Liaison”

  6. Past Recipients 1986Ted CarlsonFP&L 1988Ken BrownTECO 1992Bill GarrettJEA 1994John FarkasBellSouth 1996Dennis La BelleM & T Consultants 1998Thomas DuggarSprint 2000Arlene BrownTECO 2002Rocky DeprimoFDOT

  7. 2004 Candidate

  8. The Early Years He grow up with his sister and posed for the Gerber Baby Picture

  9. Graduated from Miami Edison Senior High

  10. Odd Jobswhile he went toCollege

  11. Odd Jobs Tail Gunner On the Holsom Bakery Truck

  12. Odd Jobs Supervisor Juan Valdez’s Coffee Bean Plantation

  13. Odd Jobs Tried Modeling Women’s Purses & Wigs

  14. Odd Jobs Bathing Suit Commercials Hair Transplant Commercials

  15. Odd Jobs Official Food Taster at

  16. In the ‘70s He auditioned for John Travolta’s role

  17. Graduated from University of Miami with a Electrical Engineering Degree

  18. The Adult Gerber Baby

  19. 2004Malcolm YanceyAward winneris …

  20. Accomplishments • Was involved in establishing formal liaison procedures at FPL in 1980. • Helped conduct numerous FPL/FDOT Coordination Workshop. • Helped establish the Cost Avoidance Program. • Is a firm believer in resolving problems before they become a major issue. • Looks at innovative way to resolve problems. • Usually works behind the scene, instead of in the Spotlight. • Never forgot the value of “Face to Face” communication to resolve conflict or advance issues. • Never had a conflict he couldn’t resolve. • Was the last of the original FPL Relocation Coordinators. • He learn one lesson: “Never Tip Toll Attendees”

  21. FUCC Involvement • Started attending the FUCC in the early 1980’s. • Was instrumental in the establishment of the FUCC Interest Groups meeting, FUCC Hospitality Room and the Annual Awards Banquet. • Chaired the following subcommittees: • Power Interest Group for a 2 year term. • Conference Planning Committee. • Attended and promoted the creation of statewide utility coordination in other states. • Attended all District/local coordination committee meetings in FPL’s Service territory.

  22. FUCC Involvement • Served on the following FUCC subcommittee • UAG/UAM Revisions • Utility Relocation Schedule • Utility Partnering • Utility Permitting • Utility Manual • Utility Subordination • Awards Committee • Aided in the development of the following various workshops & presentations for the FUCC: • Utility Relocation Schedule Workshop • Utility Permitting Process Workshop • Undergrounding of Utilities Workshop • Utility Reimbursement Workshop • Highway/Utility Coordination

  23. FUCC Involvement • Is one of the original members of the “FUCC Village People” • Song “La Bamba” Live at various banquet dinners. • Key Master for the Treasure Chest • Found the “One Armed Man” in Georgia • Was the only Cuban to enter a Red Neck Bar in the hills of Georgia and lived to tell about it.

  24. National Committees International Right-of-way Association • Worked with the IRWA Liaison Committee. • Worked on revisions to the 23 CFR “Utility Accommodations & Reimbursement” • Served on various National subcommittees involving issues with Federal Agencies, COE, BLM, FAA. • Worked on establishing Joint Permitting Processes with COE. • Educated the Federal agencies nationally on Utility Transmission Construction Criteria.

  25. National Committees • Transportation Research Board • Serves on the TRB Utilities Committee. • Helped develop research statements for the Clear Zone policies and Breakaway Poles. • Made various presentations at the Annual TRB meetings on utilities. • National Highway Utilities Conference • Serves on the National Planning Committee since its establishment. • Been involved in various presentations /workshops on Highway/Utility Issues.

  26. Eduardo Garcia 2004

  27. Thank You • Elsa Alvarez • Dulce Garcia • Nora Garcia • Lybia

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