LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Wednesday afternoon, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced that the Arkansas Highway Commission had named a new director.
Jared D. Wiley was selected as the new Director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. He will succeed Lorie H. Tudor whose retirement was announced earlier this week.
Wiley has taken on several roles while working with ARDOT including of Division Head of Program Management and his most recent position which is Chief Engineer for Preconstruction.
“The Department is very fortunate to have a deep pool of highly qualified talent to choose from in selecting the next Director. We know that Jared will do an excellent job leading ARDOT and the entire team. The Commission looks forward to working with him in this new role,” said Chairman Alec Farmer.
In response to his promotion to director, Wiley shared the following words:
“I am humbled and honored by the trust the Commission has shown in me. I commit to building on the legacy of cooperation and collaboration that was established by my mentor, Director Tudor. She has taught me and our staff many things over her 41-year career. ARDOT is blessed with a great staff of dedicated public servants. The entire ARDOT team will continue to work diligently to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of Arkansas’ transportation system."
Tudor's retirement will be effective as of January 10, 2025, and then Wiley will assume his new position with ARDOT.
