Individuals have reported receiving text messages claiming to be from MDOT and demanding toll payments. This is a scam. MDOT does not operate any toll roads; messages should be ignored and deleted immediately. Learn more from MDOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich and Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Media relations
Media relations
The Office of Communications works with the media to inform the public of MDOT's mission, policies and practices in a positive, consistent and credible manner. The office is responsible for media relations, social media, and website development.
Media resources
Media representatives
For general or statewide media questions, contact Jocelyn Garza, Director of Communications.
For regional news media questions, contact the appropriate region media representative.
Jocelyn Garza
Director of Communications
517-241-2400
GarzaJ10@Michigan.gov
Caitlyn French
Bay Region
989-573-1274
FrenchC4@Michigan.gov
John Richard
Grand Region
616-262-1565
RichardJ2@Michigan.gov
Diane Cross
Metro Region
248-752-0336
CrossD2@Michigan.gov
James Lake
North Region
906-250-0993
LakeJ1@Michigan.gov
Nick Schirripa
Southwest Region
269-208-7829
SchirripaN@Michigan.gov
Dan Weingarten
Superior Region
906-250-4809
WeingartenD@Michigan.gov
Aaron Jenkins
University Region
517-243-9075
JenkinsA10@Michigan.gov