David L. Hutchinson
David L. Hutchinson serves as Planning Manager for the Sarasota/Bradenton Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). His multidisciplinary generalist background spans 30+ years and combines planning, public policy and administration. Hutchinson’s duties involve regional transportation planning and relationships to land use, economic development, environmental science, safety and security, infrastructure interdependencies, and sustainability/livability.
Previously, Hutchinson served as Planning Director for the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (SWFRPC). He represented the Council in regional transportation planning matters, and oversaw Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and Comprehensive Plan reviews. Before that, as senior policy analyst in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Office of Policy Planning in Tallahassee, his work involved statewide transportation planning, economic development and growth management issues including troubleshooting assignments throughout Florida. He provided technical assistance and presented training for FDOT Districts and local governments. Prior to that he served as intergovernmental liaison for FDOT's District One Southwest Area Office in Fort Myers.
Before joining FDOT, Hutchinson directed award-winning marketing communications campaigns for Tweed Advertising on behalf of Florida clients in planning, design and engineering; real estate; tourism and economic development; and sustainability/smart growth. Before that, he served as County Administrator and as Administrator/Assistant Road Supervisor for Grand County in Moab, Utah. He also worked as spokesperson, public affairs liaison, and principal community relations advisor for San Diego County Supervisor Brian P. Bilbray (now a U.S. Congressman), and managed national public relations for the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau. Hutchinson is a veteran member of the Telluride Film Festival production team. As owner of Hutchinson Consulting Network, he created the national media campaign that helped retain the America's Cup yacht races in San Diego and worked as a photojournalist and associate editor of San Diego CitySports magazine.