Be aware of fake MDOT texts demanding toll or traffic ticket payments. MDOT does not operate any toll roads. Contact the Michigan Attorney General for information on how to identify scams and file a complaint.
Previous Directors
Prior to 1964, MDOT was the State Highway Department and its director was known as the State Highway Commissioner.
State Highway Commissioners |
Dates of Service |
Horatio S. Earle |
1905-1909 |
Townsend A. Ely |
1909-1913 |
Frank F. Rogers |
1913-1929 |
Grover C. Dillman |
1929-1933 |
Murray D. VanWagoner |
1933-1940 |
Donald Kennedy |
1940-1942 |
Lloyd B. Reid |
1942-1943 |
Charles M. Ziegler |
1943-1957 |
John C. Mackie |
1957-1964 |
Department Directors |
Dates of Service |
Howard E. Hill |
1965-1967 |
Henrik E. Stafseth |
1967-1972 |
John P. Woodford |
1972-1982 |
James P. Pitz |
1982-1991 |
Patrick M. Nowak |
1991-1996 |
Robert Welke |
1996-1997 |
James R. DeSana |
1997-2001 |
Gregory J. Rosine |
2001-2002 |
Gloria J. Jeff |
2003-2006 |
Kirk T. Steudle |
2006-2018 |
Mark A. Van Port Fleet |
2018-2018 |
Paul C. Ajegba |
2019-2022 |