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 (33KB 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 Weight
Director of Strategic Communications
801-965-4030
eweight@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)
Zach Whitney
801-620-1600
zwhitney@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)
Zach Whitney
801-620-1600
zwhitney@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
Region 4 (Southern and Central Utah)
Kevin Kitchen
435-979-4551
kevin@utah.gov
Sharice Walker
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
Traffic Management Division
Lisa Miller
801-887-3761
lisamiller@utah.gov
News from Communications
Drivers Urged to Expect Delays Due to Freeway Closures
Restrictions scheduled across the state Drivers are warned to plan ahead for heavy traffic delays due to pavement repairs and bridge construction on routes across the state. Drivers should be aware of the following projects when planning travel: I-80 in Tooele County – Several overnight closures are scheduled on I-80 in Tooele County beginning Monday, June […]
Major milestone reached with new Mountain View Corridor connection with S.R. 201
New section of Mountain View Corridor opens with connection to S.R. 201 The newest extension of the Mountain View Corridor in Salt Lake County from 4100 South to S.R. 201 opened to traffic, June 17, at midnight. Mountain View Corridor now connects to a major east/west freeway for the first time and will stretch 21 […]
Major construction underway on I-80 & I-215 project in Salt Lake
UDOT cautions Salt Lake drivers to expect new I-80 & I-215 traffic patterns Major construction on the I-80 and I-215 Renewed project in Salt Lake is getting underway. Drivers should plan ahead, as their commute will look a little bit different on I-80 between 1300 East and 2300 East and on I-215 between 3300 South […]