“Chris Dorrington is a changemaker,” Gianforte said. “Bringing his previous experience at the agency and exceptional ability to lead, I have total confidence in him as he takes the reins at MDT. I appreciate his willingness to serve in this new capacity after his successful tenure at DEQ.”
Dorrington currently serves as the Director of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and as Chair of the governor’s Housing Task Force.
“I am grateful to Governor Gianforte for this new opportunity,” Dorrington said. “While I have enjoyed my time at DEQ, right now I can make the biggest difference at MDT, where I first started my career. I look forward to continuing to serve Montana in this new role.”
Prior to his service as DEQ Director, Dorrington led DEQ’s Air, Energy, and Mining Division for four-and-a-half years. Prior to that, from 2006 to 2016, he led the MDT Planning Division. Dorrington holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Gonzaga University and a master’s degree in transportation policy, operations, and logistics from George Mason University.
