Communications Division
The Communications Division works with divisions throughout UDOT to provide media relations; help build relationships with the public, businesses and government partners; advise during crisis situations and convey department information to all employees.
- Communications Division Org Chart (61KB PDF File)
Contact Information
801-965-4000
contactudot@utah.gov
4501 South 2700 West
P.O. Box 141200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1200
Team Members
Elizabeth McMillan
Director of Strategic Communications
801-965-4030
emcmillan@utah.gov
Mat Allred
Internal Communications Manager
801-897-3177
matallred@utah.gov
Eileen Barron
Strategic Communications Manager
801-244-7412
ebarron@utah.gov
John Gleason
Public Information Officer
801-560-7740
jgleason@utah.gov
Jessica Gonzales
Communications Manager
801-718-6503
jessgonzales@utah.gov
Becky Parker
Communications Systems Manager
801-244-7939
rebeccaparker@utah.gov
Grant Potter
Digital Communications Manager
Joe Walker
External Communications Manager
385-223-5233
josephwalker@utah.gov
Media Contact Information
The following UDOT personnel work closely with the media to keep the public informed of transportation issues throughout Utah. Members of the media may contact the appropriate person directly or call the 24-hour Media Hot Line for assistance.
UDOT 24-hour Media Hotline: 801-746-9932
Primary Spokesperson:
John Gleason
801-560-7740
jgleason@utah.gov
Region 1 (Northern Utah including Davis and Weber Counties)
Mitchell Shaw
801-620-1600
mitchellshaw@utah.gov
Region 2 (Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit Counties)
Courtney Samuel
801-866-8088
csamuel@utah.gov
Region 3 (Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Daggett Counties and the Uintah Basin)
Geoff Dupaix
801-227-8012
gdupaix@utah.gov
Region 4 (Southern and Central Utah)
Kevin Kitchen
435-979-4551
kevin@utah.gov
Region Communication Managers and Division Communication Managers
The following UDOT personnel work closely with the central communications division but specialize in regional and division communication.
Region 1 (Northern Utah including Davis and Weber Counties)
Mitchell Shaw
801-620-1600
mitchellshaw@utah.gov
Region 2 (Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit Counties)
Courtney Samuel
801-866-8088
csamuel@utah.gov
Kylar Sharp
801-419-8236
ksharp@utah.gov
Region 3 (Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Daggett Counties and the Uintah Basin)
Geoff Dupaix
801-227-8012
gdupaix@utah.gov
Chriss Anderson
cmanderson@utah.gov
Region 4 (Southern and Central Utah)
Kevin Kitchen
435-979-4551
kevin@utah.gov
Sharice Walker
435-258-9955
sharicewalker@utah.gov
Preconstruction Division
Catherine Higgins
801-803-9413
chiggins@utah.gov
Traffic and Safety Division
Kristen Hoschouer
801-554-5049
khoschouer@utah.gov
Laurie Huntsman
435-896-7667
lhuntsman@utah.gov
Traffic Management Division
Lisa Miller
801-887-3761
lisamiller@utah.gov
News from Communications
I-15 Technology Corridor Receives Award for Active Transportation Connections
The border of Salt Lake and Utah Counties has earned the nickname “Silicon Slopes” to echo its counterpart in northern California’s Bay Area. Home to dozens of tech start-ups, medical, and office complexes, it has attracted major companies like Adobe Software, eBay and even an NSA data center. Due to the explosive population and commercial growth […]
Drivers Advised to Plan for Delays, Detours for I-80 Construction
Project in Summit county to close lanes, freeway ramps UDOT recommends drivers plan ahead for traffic delays along I-80 in Summit county. Ramp closures and lane restrictions will be in place at the U.S. 40 interchange. I-80/U.S. 40 interchange east of Park City – The flyover ramp from U.S. 40 to westbound I-80 is scheduled to close beginning Monday, Sept. […]
Utahns Called On to be Smart and Safe on Utah’s Roads
Utah averaged one death every day between Memorial Day and Labor Day on Utah’s roads Utah averaged one death every day between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year on Utah’s roads, a fatality rate 34 percent higher than the first part of this year, according to preliminary traffic fatality data. In total this summer […]