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
Josh Dangel
Communications Manager
385-258-9590
jdangel@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
801-965-3805
rebeccaparker@utah.gov
Grant Potter
Digital Communications Manager
385-261-3404
grantpotter@utah.gov
Joe Walker
External Communications Manager
801-965-4088
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 & 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
Traffic Management Division
Lisa Miller
801-887-3761
lisamiller@utah.gov
Preconstruction Division
Catherine Higgins
801-803-9413
chiggins@utah.gov
Traffic & Safety Division
Kristen Hoschouer
801-554-5049
khoschouer@utah.gov