(Helena) – Montana has a new leader taking the helm at its Department of Transportation. Governor Greg Gianforte announced that current Deputy Director Larry Flynn will serve as the agency’s new director. Flynn replaces outgoing director Chris Dorrington to oversee one of Montana’s largest state agencies, managing more than two thousand employees and a one billion dollar annual budget.
Flynn is a graduate of Montana State University and brings more than three decades of public service experience to the position. He spent sixteen years as the department’s chief financial officer before stepping into the deputy director role last year. In a statement, Flynn said he is honored to lead the team and will focus on upgrading state roads and bridges, improving safety, and delivering high-quality customer service.
