Experience

Montana Department of Transportation

• Transportation Commissioner

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Representing District Three for Montana. Serve as Chair of the Comission



TD&H Engineering

• Transportation Department Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Lead the transportation group and manage transportation projects in MT, ID, WA, & ND. Mentor junior team members. Assist other engineering disciplines in the company as needed and assist staff with problem solving and practical solutions. Assist with company management activities as needed. Write proposals, fee estimates, and negotiate contracts for design and construction administration projects.



WGM Group, Inc

• Senior Transportation Engineer

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2017

  Led the Transportation Team. Responsible for project management, planning, design, and construction of transportation projects. Expertise includes public involvement, road design, bridge design, roundabout design, geometric design, grading and drainage design, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, bicycle and pedestrian design, construction plans and specifications, utility coordination, and right-of-way acquisition. Teamed with Diamond Construction and Bjerke Architects on… Led the Transportation Team. Responsible for project management, planning, design, and construction of transportation projects. Expertise includes public involvement, road design, bridge design, roundabout design, geometric design, grading and drainage design, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, bicycle and pedestrian design, construction plans and specifications, utility coordination, and right-of-way acquisition. Teamed with Diamond Construction and Bjerke Architects on design/build projects. Show more Show less



Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority

• Chief Engineer

  • Jan 2010 - Mar 2012

  Responsible for all Engineering activities for KABATA. Managed consultant contracts; workedwith FHWA, Municipality of Anchorage, Port Authorities, Boroughs, and various resourceagencies. Significant tasks included: fostering a working relationships with agenciesand interested groups; working through consultation of the ESA and MMPA by providingengineering input and direction; finding solutions to access, construction, traffic, design,right-of-way, environmental, and budget… Responsible for all Engineering activities for KABATA. Managed consultant contracts; workedwith FHWA, Municipality of Anchorage, Port Authorities, Boroughs, and various resourceagencies. Significant tasks included: fostering a working relationships with agenciesand interested groups; working through consultation of the ESA and MMPA by providingengineering input and direction; finding solutions to access, construction, traffic, design,right-of-way, environmental, and budget issues to deliver the project. Show more Show less



Montana Department of Transportation

• Chief Engineer

  • Nov 2004 - Dec 2009

  Responsible for policy and direction of statewide construction and preconstruction activities for the Department of Transportation (1038 total staff, includes headquarters). Lead 408 employees of the Engineering Division located in headquarters and serve as engineering council to the Transportation Commission. Worked with Federal Highways and other state and Federal agencies. Significant tasks include trouble shooting, consensus building, budgets, and decision making. Serve on the National… Responsible for policy and direction of statewide construction and preconstruction activities for the Department of Transportation (1038 total staff, includes headquarters). Lead 408 employees of the Engineering Division located in headquarters and serve as engineering council to the Transportation Commission. Worked with Federal Highways and other state and Federal agencies. Significant tasks include trouble shooting, consensus building, budgets, and decision making. Serve on the National Standing Committee on Highways. Show more Show less