TOPEKA, KS — The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announces a strategic leadership appointment, naming Ron Hall — a veteran with 45 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, and district leadership — as its new Director of Field Operations.
Hall most recently served as District Six Engineer in southwest Kansas, a position he held since 2016. He will continue to be based in Garden City, Kansas, while leading a critical division that orchestrates KDOT’s six districts and champions vital functions including highway maintenance, construction, snow and ice removal, roadside management, and emergency response support.
Hall, who recently celebrated 45 years with KDOT, began his career in KDOT’s Engineering-in-Training rotational program in 1980. His career includes serving as an Equipment Engineer in the Construction and Maintenance Bureau, followed by 28 years as the Maintenance Engineer in District Six. As District Six Engineer, Hall navigated budget shortfalls, maintained project continuity, and helped the region for renewed investment under the IKE Transportation Program.
As Director of Field Operations, Hall will support staff across the state as they navigate shifting workforce and economic conditions.
"It's a great place to work,” he said. “KDOT is a family, and that unwavering support for each other is something truly special that you don't find in most organizations."
