Governor Bill Lee (R) has appointed Will Reid (above at right) as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Transportation, effective July 10. Reid succeeds Butch Eley (above at left), who will step down from his role as commissioner but remain as deputy governor until later this year.
[Above photo via the Tennessee Governor’s Office]
Reid has served as the agency’s chief engineer and deputy commissioner since August 2022. A native of Bartlett, Tennessee, Reid began his career with the Tennessee DOT in 2014 as director of construction and has since held several key leadership positions.
Reid was a major contributor to the development of Tennessee DOT’s first-ever fiscally constrained 10-year project plan, unveiled in 2024. He also played a significant role in the ongoing reorganization of the agency; an effort aimed at accelerating project delivery and maximizing taxpayer investment.
Prior to joining the agency, Reid spent over 15 years as a transportation engineering consultant. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Memphis and is a licensed engineer in the state of Tennessee.
“Will Reid is a proven leader whose unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation has elevated the work of TDOT and the future of transportation in Tennessee,” said Gov. Lee in a statement. “His deep understanding of our state’s infrastructure needs, coupled with a track record of driving efficiency and transparency, makes him the right person to lead TDOT into its next chapter of service to Tennesseans.”
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