Meet The Team

The DHSMV Communications Office coordinates media and public relations for the department by responding to media inquiries including public records and interview requests. In an effort to be responsive and available to members of the media, below you’ll find contact information for each member of the press team.  If you are not a member of the media, please call the department’s Customer Service Center at 850-617-2000 for further assistance.

The Communications Office also coordinates DHSMV safety campaigns and public outreach on issues of highway safety and security. Please visit our Safety Campaign page for more information on important driving, vehicle, child and consumer safety.

2017 Office of Communications Annual Report

For general media inquiries, please email hsmv-info@flhsmv.gov.  For after hours and weekend inquiries, please include the Communications Director and Deputy Director on your email to ensure your request is received.

Communications Director Beth Frady Phone: 850-617-3102 email: BethFrady@flhsmv.gov

Communications Deputy Director Alexis Bakofsky Phone: 850-617-3102 email: AlexisBakofsky@flhsmv.gov

Chief of Public Affairs Captain Thomas Pikul Phone: 850-617-2301 email: ThomasPikul@flhsmv.gov FHP Public Affairs Officers info

Assistant Chief of Public Affairs Lieutenant Derrick Rahming Phone: 850-617-3146 email: DerrickRahming@flhsmv.gov FHP Public Affairs Officers info

Safety & Education Campaign Manager Natalia Kimrey email: NataliaKimrey@flhsmv.gov

WebTeam Manager Aaron Chern email: WebTeam@flhsmv.gov

Social Media and Content Coordinator Leslie Pearsall

Consumer Education Coordinator Stephanie Whitfield

Office Manager Trish Donaldson

OPS Communication Specialist Marcus Lusky