TDOT Organizational Charts
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is comprised of headquarters, regional, district, and county offices. For contact information for each of these areas, please select an organizational chart from the menu on the left of this page or refer to the Local Information section of the TDOT website. For general inquiries, click here.
Organizational Chart
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is a statewide, multimodal agency responsible for planning, delivering,
operating, managing, and maintaining a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system that supports economic vitality and quality of life for Tennesseans. TDOT’s purpose is to steward the infrastructure and programs that enable people, goods, and services to move freely and safely throughout the state.
TDOT is led by the Commissioner, who provides overall strategic direction and ensures the Department’s work aligns with statewide priorities. The Commissioner’s Office includes Legal, which provides guidance and support across all operational areas.
To deliver its mission, TDOT is organized into seven bureaus, each responsible for a major component of the Department’s programs, services, and operations. This structure establishes clear accountability, strengthens coordination across functions and modes, and supports effective management of both daily operations and long-term transportation investments. The seven bureaus are: Administration Bureau, Communications and Legislative Affairs, Field Operations and Maintenance, Finance, Major Projects, Planning, and Program Development and Delivery.
Key Staff
Will Reid
Commissioner of Transportation
Will Reid was appointed Commissioner of Transportation by Governor Bill Lee on July 10, 2025. He oversees a statewide transportation system including highways, rail, airports, waterways, and transit.
Commissioner Reid has led initiatives to improve project delivery with a primary goal to "deliver as promised."
Delaine Linville
Deputy Commissioner Administration
Delaine.Linville@tn.gov
Cary Martin
Communications and Legislative Affairs Bureau Chief
Cary.Martin@tn.gov
Joe Deering
Field Operations and Maintenance Bureau Chief
Joe.Deering@tn.gov
Natalie Krysztof
Deputy Commissioner / Chief Financial Officer
Natalie.Krysztof@tn.gov
Leslie South
General Counsel
Leslie.South@tn.gov
Bryan Ledford
Major Projects Bureau Chief
Bryan.Ledford@tn.gov
Preston Elliott
Deputy Commissioner Planning
Preston.Elliott@tn.gov
Lori Lange
Deputy Commissioner Program Development and Delivery
Lori.Lange@tn.gov
Our Four Regions
TDOT divides Tennessee’s 95 counties into four administrative regions, with regional offices in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Jackson. This structure helps the department manage transportation planning, maintenance, and operations more efficiently across East, Middle, and West Tennessee.
