Will Reid was appointed commissioner of transportation by Governor Bill Lee on July 10, 2025. He oversees a statewide transportation system that includes highways, rail, airports, waterways and transit. Having been with the department for more than a decade and focused on innovative, forward-thinking business practices, Will has led initiatives to improve project delivery by establishing a culture centered on timely decision-making through reliable, efficient and transparent processes, with a primary goal to “deliver as promised.” Under his leadership, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) developed its first fiscally constrained 10-year project plan in 2024, providing a roadmap for $15 billion in state and federal funds over the next decade for surface transportation development. Will has previously served in various leadership capacities at TDOT, including his most recent position as chief engineer the last three years.