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Featured Employees

Imagine, being part of an organization recognized for its leading role in innovative statewide transportation systems in one of the fastest growing areas of the country. WSDOT values its employees and challenges them to continuously improve the way we do business and to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.

 

Molly Blake

Watching Molly work you can see she is extremely busy, and she admits that her position is always fast-paced. “It’s very rewarding,” Molly said. “I get to help someone every day, and it is nice working with such a great group of people.” Read More...
Jennifer Wagner

Jennifer’s view on her customers and the service she provides is to, “effectively communicate with fellow employees, provide excellent customer service, and help people use their state benefits appropriately as they take care of WSDOT’s business.” Read More...
Jim Sinclair

Perched high atop the ferry, Jim has a bird’s-eye view of Puget Sound as he steers the vessel on his regular route between Seattle and Bremerton. “I think I have the best office in the world. I can see the sun rise in the morning and set in the evening,” he said. “I can see everything, it’s perfect. Read More...
Cyrena Osmanberg

Even she has been surprised by the amount of preparation and work that goes into road construction: “There’s a lot more that goes into roads than even I knew before I took this job.” Now she’s testing the testers and making sure WSDOT’s money is well-spent. Read More...
Catherine Anderson

“I care a lot for the people I work with,” Catherine says. “WSF is such a great family. I want our people to be safe at work so they can go home to their real families at the end of the day. “It’s a very busy position. It’s exciting and very rewarding; I get a lot back from doing my job.” Read More...
Jennifer Saugen

What is her advice for other engineers considering WSDOT? “There are many opportunities to work in different aspects of civil engineering and you can go as far as you want to as long as you are motivated”. Read More...
Brian White

“As project director the most rewarding part is seeing progress on the job,” said Brian. “There is never a dull moment as we deal with constant change.” Read More...
Ahmer Nizam

“I can’t imagine that there has ever been a more exciting time to work at WSDOT” says Ahmer Nizam of the HQ Design Office. “With our current project delivery schedule, there is certainly no shortage of opportunities to learn and be challenged.” Read More...
Jeani High

“I have seen so many little kids grow up who are now driving onto the boats themselves,” Jeani says. I love it when they remember me and tell me: ‘I remember you from when I was a little kid. I can really tell you like working here.’ That means a lot to me.” Read More...
Dawn Lindsey

How many times have you cruised down the highway scanning the upcoming exit signs for those golden arches? Ever wondered how those fast-food teasers make their way onto freeway signs? Well if you see this sort of outdoor advertising anywhere in the seven-county region we call Olympic – chances are the business owner worked with Transportation Planning Tech II, Dawn Lindsey. Read More...
Dan Huynh

When asked what Dan enjoys most about his career, he explains, “I enjoy being able to work with and test all the new technologies available.” He enjoys helping employees be successful in their career at WSDOT. Read More...
Warren Stanley

"Being part of a driven team accomplishing goals bigger than what any single part of the team could accomplish is extremely gratifying," says Warren Stanley. Read More...
Pam McInnes

As the Northwest Region's commute trip reduction coordinator, Pam McInnes figures her social science degree couldn’t be more fitting. Read More...
Harold Hix

Prior to coming to work for Washington State Ferries (WSF) in 1989, Harold Hix was a Marine Engineer in the U.S. Army. In 1988, after more than 21 years of service, Harold retired as a Warrant Officer from the Army. Read More...
Tom Pinger

After 20 years working as a mechanic for Waste Management Incorporated in Wenatchee, Tom Pinger decided it was time for a change. Read More...
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