The Texas Transportation Commission recently named Marc Williams executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
“Marc Williams has proven himself a well-respected leader in transportation in both Texas and at the national level,” J. Bruce Bugg Jr., Texas Transportation Commission chairman, said. “Marc brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities we face going forward and is an excellent person to lead the 12,000 women and men of TxDOT. TxDOT is in good hands.”
Williams, who assumed his new role Tuesday, began working for TxDOT in 2012 as director of planning. Three years later, he was appointed interim deputy director. Since 2016, he has served as deputy executive.
Williams is a registered professional engineer and is a graduate of Texas A&M University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering.
Before joining TxDOT, Williams worked for various public and private sector organizations nationwide involved in the planning, developing, and implementing transportation infrastructure projects.
“I am looking forward to working side by side with the women and men of TxDOT, the Texas Transportation Commission, and our transportation stakeholders as TxDOT continues its important mission of Connecting You with Texas,” Williams said.
Williams is the department’s 22nd executive director.