Joel E. Roberts '90, shareholder in the Orlando office of GrayRobinson, P.A., was recently appointed to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for AMEC Federal Programs. AMEC Federal Programs is a subsidiary of AMEC, a global engineering and consulting firm, established under the National Industry Security Program and provides engineering, project management and consulting for federal contracts.
"This is an incredible achievement for Joel and plays to his strengths as a counselor for defense and construction firms," said Gray Robinson President Byrd F. "Biff" Marshall, Jr. "We are confident that Joel will serve the board well and couldn’t be more proud of him."
A member of The Florida Bar, an "AV rated" attorney and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, Roberts concentrates his practice at GrayRobinson on commercial litigation, construction litigation, eminent domain, and public law. During his 10 years practicing law, he has represented several large defense contractors, design and construction firms, and government and banking institutions.
Roberts is a third generation Florida native, and is an active member of the Orlando community. He coaches YMCA youth soccer, football and basketball, is a trustee for the Winter Park Public Library, a member of the Winter Park Parks & Recreation Commission, and the president and co-founder of the Dommerich Elementary Foundation. Roberts is also a graduate of Leadership Winter Park, Leadership Orlando and Leadership Florida.