Mr. Ron Howse is president and founder of Real Deal Development Group, a real estate investment, civil engineering, and land planning business where he has been in practice for more than 25 years. He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Mr. Howse is a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor and Mapper. He was elected to the St. Cloud City Council at the age of 28, one of the youngest ever elected to that post, and is a former assistant public works director for the City of Altamonte Springs.
Mr. Howse was appointed to the Florida Transportation Commission in 2009 and has continuously served multiple terms serving as both Chairman and Vice Chairman. In addition to serving on the Florida Transportation Commission, Mr. Howse currently serves as the Treasurer of the St. Johns River Water Management District and has served on the governing board since 2015. Mr. Howse also is the Chairman of the East Florida State College Board of Trustees and has served on the board since 2015.
Mr. Howse previously served on the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and on the boards of directors for the Kissimmee/Osceola County and St. Cloud Chambers of Commerce. He serves his community through his active support and engagement with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida, Pop Warner Football, the Rotary Club, and the Masonic Lodge.
