ATLANTA, GA — Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, PE, has appointed Andrew Heath, PE, Deputy Commissioner of the Department. In his new role, Heath provides leadership to over half of GDOT's 4,000 employees responsible for the 10th largest transportation network in the U.S., as well as an operational budget exceeding $4 billion.
"Throughout his 17-year career at the department, Andrew has consistently excelled and demonstrates passion and dedication for improving transportation in the state," McMurry said. "His vast knowledge, expertise, and effective leadership will be an asset as we continue the work of building and maintaining an innovative, efficient, and safe transportation network for the people and businesses of Georgia."
Heath began his career with Georgia DOT in 2008 as a Transportation Planner within the Office of Planning, where he was instrumental in establishing the Transportation Investment Act program. In 2015, he was named State Traffic Engineer and was responsible for managing the Transportation Management Center, Freeway Operations and Incident Management, Arterial Management, and safety programs on a statewide basis. Heath was promoted again in 2021 to Deputy Chief Engineer over the Divisions of Engineering, Intermodal, and Operations.
"It is a privilege to serve the people of Georgia by working to improve transportation in our state," Heath said. "As Deputy Commissioner, I am deeply committed to the safety of the state's citizens."
Heath holds a bachelor's and master's degree in civil engineering from Auburn University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Georgia. In 2018, he was a finalist for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials's Vanguard Award. And in 2022, he was named the Georgia Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers' Transportation Professional of the Year.
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Heath replaces Bradford Saxon, PE, as Deputy Commissioner, who recently retired from the department.
