Chris Dorrington now serves as the Director of the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), appointed by Governor Gianforte in June 2024. To fulfill MDT’s mission, Director Dorrington is focused on organizational excellence, clear and consistent communication, and accountability. He is actively advancing the efficiencies and effectiveness of MDT programs while honoring our most valuable assets – our people. In July 2022, Governor Gianforte also appointed Director Dorrington as the Chair of the Housing Task Force, with an objective of quickly researching and then proposing improvements that both the Montana Legislature, the Executive branch, and locals could implement to address Montana’s housing crisis. Prior to his current role as MDT Director, he led the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as Director for 3.5 years, and the Air, Energy, and Mining Division at DEQ for 4.5 years prior. He started his state career at MDT, working for 10.5 years in the Planning Division. In total, Director Dorrington has nearly 19 years of leadership experience with the state and six years in private industry. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in mechanical engineering from Gonzaga University and a master’s degree in transportation policy, operations, and logistics from George Mason University.