Meet the Leadership Team

Board of Directors

Mr. Watkins serves as the Director of the State of Florida Division of Bond Finance since 1994. Mr. Watkins advises on legislative and financial issues involving various new financing programs such as the securitization of the tobacco settlement payments, leveraging the State revolving loan fund for wastewater facilities, financing the underground storage tank clean-up, Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and privatizing the Special Disabilities Trust Fund. Prior to joining the Division, Mr.

Photo of Dale Barstow next to a painted wooden cut out of a turtle holding shovel and sand bucket.

Dale Barstow Board Member

Dale Barstow, after working for Municode, has retired after 50 years of service. Dale was VP of Sales for Municode for a major part of the 50 years. Dale began his career with Municode in 1971 and has extensive experience working with Municipal and County Governments. He is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Jay Smith Board Member

Jay Smith is Vice President of Ajax Building Company and represents the 3rd generation of the Smith family that has run Ajax. Growing up, he was immersed in the business side of the industry with both his father and grandfather managing the family company. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and is proud to carry on the Ajax legacy while applying values instilled in him from an early age.

Photo of Woody Estep's family at Miami Dolphins football game.

Woody Estep Vice President - Marketing

Woody Estep, Vice President of Marketing. Woody has over 23 years of extensive sales and marketing experience in products and solutions that promote transparency, efficiency and that enable you to more effectively serve your community. He has been with Municode since 2014. Woody studied marketing and business development at Florida State University in Tallahassee, completing his B.S. degree. Woody lives in Tallahassee with his three children and one very large cat. westep@municode.com