Deron Lovaas

Chief, Environment & Sustainable Transportation @Maryland Department of Transportation

US

Provide advice and analysis to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Assistant Secretaries at MDOT regarding environment and sustainability issues and policy• Lead a team of 20 people in the Secretary’s Office (TSO) in a new program focused on climate pollution mitigation and resilience, active transportation, vehicle electrification, and environmental compliance and innovation• Collaborate with colleagues at TSO and across MDOT modal administrations to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives including the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program (NEVI), the Carbon Reduction Program, the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) program, and the Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program• Collaborate with colleagues at other state agencies on policy implementation and program issues related to the Moore-Miller State Plan as well as environment and sustainability issues• Develop, analyze, and provide advice regarding MDOT’s position on legislation, regulations, and local policy• Assist with identifying and securing federal funding for environmental and sustainability projects available pursuant to statutes including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs and Inflation Reduction Acts• Work with metropolitan planning organizations, local government staff, and non-governmental organizations as warranted to advance the Moore-Miller State Plan and MDOT’s mission and plans and programs• Serve as chair of the Zero-Emissions Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council (ZEEVIC) and member of the Maryland Climate Change Commission Steering Committee

University of Virginia

Bachelor's degree