Joe McGuinness, Former Franklin Mayor, Chosen to Lead Indiana DOT
Joe McGuinness has been tapped to take over as commissioner of Indiana’s Department of Transportation, leaving his post as mayor of Franklin, Indiana.
McGuiness’ appointment was announced by Eric Holcomb, who took over Jan. 9 as Indiana’s new governor. Holcomb succeeds Mike Pence, who will be sworn in Jan. 20 as vice president when Donald Trump takes office as president.
McGuinness told AIM Media Indiana he wants to focus on the state’s infrastructure needs as a way to spur economic growth.
“How can we ask companies to invest $15 million or $16 million if we can’t invest in our own infrastructure?” McGuinness said.
McGuinness will succeed Brandye Hendrickson, who has a new role under Holcomb as state personnel department director.
I'm ecstatic about the challenge ahead w/ leading @INDOT. We will make Indiana proud. Endless thanks to @HolcombForIN for the opportunity! — Joe McGuinness (@mayorjoemcg) January 6, 2017
"Joe is no stranger to public service, and I believe his leadership and local government experience will be a great asset to every Hoosier," Holcomb said, as reported by InsideIndianaBusiness.com. "I look forward to the active role he will play in preserving what we have, finishing what we started and investing in the future of Indiana's roads and bridges, solidifying Indiana's place as the Crossroads of America."
McGuinness, who was mayor of Franklin for five years, has a bachelor's degree in sociology from Franklin College and a master's degree in accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University.
