CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has named Jimmy Wriston as the next secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
Wriston succeeds Byrd White, who retired in September after more than two years in the role. Wriston has served as the department’s deputy secretary and as the West Virginia Division of Highways’ acting commissioner since 2019.
Wriston will additionally serve as the Division of Highways’ commissioner.
“Jimmy has been a driving force behind our efforts to transform the DOT into an agency that prioritizes road maintenance and always goes above and beyond to get the job done,” Justice said Monday.
“Since he was named Deputy Secretary, our Department of Transportation has completed more maintenance work than at any time on record. He embodies the can-do attitude of our rejuvenated DOT, and I have all the confidence in the world that he will do an excellent job in this incredibly important role as our Transportation Secretary.”
Wriston has 25 years of experience with the state Department of Transportation. His appointment went into effect on Monday.