Georgia DOT Leadership

State Transportation Board

The Georgia DOT is governed by a 13-member State Transportation Board which exercises general control and supervision of the Department. The Board is entrusted with powers which include: naming the Commissioner; designating which public roads are encompassed within the state highway system; approving long-range transportation plans; overseeing the administration of construction contracts; and authorizing lease agreements. Board Members are elected by a majority of a General Assembly caucus from each of Georgia’s thirteen congressional districts. Each board member serves a five-year term. Visit the State Transportation Board web site.

Commissioner: Gena L. Evans, Ph.D.

Provides principle-centered leadership to effectively operate the Georgia Department of Transportation. Leads employees to provide a high standard of service to the citizens of Georgia so that multimodal transportation needs are met. Strives to fully utilize the talents of all employees and all other resources available to the Department.
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Executive Staff

Chief Operating Officer:  Kevin Clark

Deputy Commissioner: Buddy Gratton, P.E.

Chief Engineer: Gerald Ross

Treasurer: Vacant

General Counsel: Chris Tomlinson

Chief Acquistion Officer: Richard Sawyer

Special Advisor to the Commissioner: JoAnn Chance