After an extensive nationwide search, the Idaho Transportation Board selected Brian W. Ness to serve as the next director of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) beginning Jan. 11, 2010. Ness comes to the state after a 30-year career with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
As administrator, Ness was responsible for helping MDOT meet its strategic planning objectives and quality improvement efforts. He holds a bachelor of science degree and a master's degree in public administration.