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Media Contacts
In an emergency
Dave Thompson
Please contact Public Information Section Manager Dave Thompson if a public information representative listed below is unavailable, or in an after-hours emergency.
 
Phone: (503) 731-8263 (Portland Office)
             (503) 986-4180 (Salem Office)
Cell: (503) 860-8021
 

 
Driver and Motor Vehicles
David House
For issues related to Driver and Motor Vehicle Services programs, contact David House
 
Phone: (503) 945-5270
Cell: (503) 551-8641 (For emergencies or reporters on deadline)
 

 
Highway Division
Dave Thompson
For issues related to highways, bridges, construction and maintenance, contact Dave Thompson 
 
Phone: (503) 731-8263 (Portland Office)
             (503) 986-4180 (Salem Office)
Cell: (503) 860-8021 (For emergencies or reporters on deadline.)

 
OTIA III Bridge Delivery
Jyll Smith
For issues related to the OTIA III Bridge Delivery Program, contact Jyll Smith 
 
Phone: (503) 986-3985

 
Motor Carrier Transportation
David House
For issues related to Motor Carrier Transportation Division (trucking) programs, contact a regional public information officer or  Dave Thompson
 
Phone: (503) 986-4180 or (503) 731-8263 
Cell: (503) 860-8021 (For emergencies or reporters on deadline)

 
State Radio Project
Lissa Willis
For issues related to the State Radio Project, contact Lissa Willis.
 
Phone: (503) 934-6953

 
Transportation Development
Shelley Snow
For questions about transportation development, transportation planning, or statewide issues, contact Shelley Snow
 
Phone: (503) 986-3438
Cell: (503) 881-5362

 
Transportation Safety
Shelley Snow
For issues related to Transportation Safety programs, contact Shelley Snow
 
Phone: (503) 986-3438
Cell: (503) 881-5362
 

 
Portland/Metro
Don Hamilton
For information on construction projects and incidents in Multnomah, Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River and Washington counties, contact Don Hamilton.
 
Phone: (503) 731-8265
 
Cell: (503) 704-7452 (for emergencies or reporters on deadlines)

 
Willamette Valley and Coast
Lou Torres
For information on construction projects and incidents in Clatsop, Tillamook, Marion and Yamhill counties, contact Lou Torres.
 
Office: (503) 986-2880
Cell: (503) 559-7118 (For emergencies or reporters on deadline.)
 

Rick Little
For information on construction projects and incidents in Polk, Lincoln, Benton, Linn and Lane counties, contact Rick Little.
 
Office: (541) 726-2442
Cell: (541) 505-2069 (For emergencies or reporters on deadline.)
 
 

 
Southwestern Oregon
Jared Castle
For information on southwestern Oregon construction projects and incidents, contact Jared Castle.
 
Phone: (541) 957-3656
Cell: (541) 817-3456 (For emergencies or reporters on deadline)
 
For construction project information in Jackson and Josephine Counties, contact Gary Leaming.
 
Phone: (541) 774-6388
Cell: (541) 621-3074 (For emergencies or reporters on deadline)

 
Central Oregon
Peter Murphy
For information on central Oregon construction projects and incidents, contact Peter Murphy


 
Phone: (541) 388-6224
Cell: (541) 325-2258 (For emergencies or reporters on deadline)

 
Eastern Oregon
Tom Strandberg
For information on eastern Oregon construction projects and incidents, contact Tom Strandberg.

 
Phone: (541) 963-1330
Cell: (541) 663-6261 (For emergencies or reporters on deadline)

 
Director's Office and OTC
Patrick Cooney, Communications Division Administrator
For information on the ODOT Office of the Director and the Oregon Transportation Commission, please contact Patrick Cooney.
 
Phone: (503) 986-3455

 
Website
Sally Ridenour
 
For questions about ODOT websites and Web 2.0 technology (including social media) contact Sally Ridenour.
 
Phone: (503) 986-3359
Cell: (503) 576-9577