Wyoming's John Cox Elected AASHTO President
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Board of Directors has elected Wyoming Department of Transportation Director John Cox as the association’s president.
Cox, who had been AASHTO’s vice-president, succeeds Mike Hancock, who completed his one-year term.
Iowa Department of Transportation Director Paul Trombino III was elected vice-president in action taken Nov. 24 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“I am honored to accept this important leadership role at a time when AASHTO is celebrating its centennial year,” said Cox. “AASHTO has been there from the beginning, providing leadership to build the national transportation system we rely on today. As we enter our second century, AASHTO’s work is far from over. The nation’s aging transportation systems need to be maintained and modernized and that’s going to require greater investment.”
Cox was appointed director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation by former Gov. Dave Freudenthal. He was reappointed as director in 2011 by current Gov. Matt Mead.
In addition to his term as AASHTO vice-president, Cox had been president of the 18-state Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Cox, who served 28 years in law enforcement, was the commanding officer of the Wyoming Highway Patrol from 1998–2005. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration.
Trombino was appointed director of the Iowa Department of Transportation in May 2011. Prior to this position, Trombino worked at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for 17 years, holding several positions, including director of the Bureau of Transit, Local Roads, Rails and Harbors.
