Deputy Secretary for Land and Recreation

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Bryan Bradner

Deputy Secretary for Land and Recreation

As the Deputy Secretary for Land and Recreation, Bryan Bradner oversees 175 state parks and trails, more than 12 million acres of public lands, and 4 million acres of coastal uplands and submerged lands. The program also acquires and protects lands for preservation and recreation.

Bryan most recently served as the Assistant Director of Business Operations for the Division of Recreation and Parks. In this role, he led the planning, selection and implementation of revenue-generating concessions contracts, bringing in more than $8 million annually to support the Florida State Parks. He was also responsible for managing overnight accommodations and the point-of-sale technology system, which processes nearly 4 million transactions and generates $82 million in revenue each year.

Additionally, Bryan oversaw the management of more than 280 construction projects valued at approximately $428 million, ensuring continued improvements to park facilities and visitor experiences. As part of the park leadership team, he helped manage our 175 award-winning state parks across more than 814,000 acres, supporting over 1,000 employees and serving 30 million visitors annually.

Land and Recreation Programs:

• Division of Recreation and Parks includes the Florida Park Service and the Office of Greenways and Trails.
• Division of State Lands acquires lands for public protection and provides oversight for management of activities on more than 12 million acres of public lands.