Personnel updates for Aug. 21 to Sept. 3, 2020
New Hires
Tyrel Hamiel, roadside development specialist 2, Design
Carlos Hernandez, highway technician associate, Des Moines garage
Alesia Kuhl, management analyst 3, IT Project & Vendor Management
William McLain, program planner 3, Traffic Operations
Bartholomew Merrigan, equipment operator senior, Grimes garage
Aspen Pflanz, transportation planner 1, Right of Way
Grace Sieggreen, geologist 2, Design
Cody Stoecker, highway technician associate, Williams garage
Promotions
Joshua Chaney, from highway technician, Carlisle garage, to equipment operator senior, Des Moines garage
Tim Duncan, from transport driver to storekeeper 3, Support Services
Anthony Gustafson, from transportation engineer executive to public service executive, District 1 Office
Paul Harry, from assistant survey party chief to survey party chief, Design
Tim Kelley, from parts worker to storekeeper 3, Support Services
Tom Lovan, from design technician specialist to transportation engineer, Location & Environment
Willie Marvets, from highway technician, Waverly garage, to highway technician senior, New Hampton construction
Jason Sallach, from highway maintenance supervisor, Clarinda garage, to public service manager 2, District 4 Office
Gary Vais, from highway technician associate, Adair garage, to mechanic, Missouri Valley garage
Other personnel actions
Adam Fair, highway technician associate, Coralville garage (reemployment to the DOT)
Steve Kelley, facilities maintenance coordinator, Support Services (transfer from another state agency)
Troy O’hern, highway technician associate, from Mason City garage to Hanlontown garage
Jamie Wilson, human resources professional 1, Employee Services (transfer from another state agency)
Retirements
Don Huntrods, highway technician associate, Grimes garage
Robert North, engineering technician senior, District 1 Office
Randy Wheatley, equipment operator senior, Adair garage