KDOT Veteran Named State Transportation Engineer

A long-time Kansas Department of Transportation engineer has been named the next state transportation engineer effective in September.

Catherine Patrick, who began her KDOT career in 1989 and has served as the agency’s director of operations since 2007, now begins the transition to replace State Transportation Engineer Jerry Younger, who also serves as deputy secretary, when he retires in September.

“Catherine Patrick brings a wealth of experience acquired over a quarter-century at KDOT. Her broad knowledge of Kansas transportation, along with her dedication to the agency, will serve Kansas well,” said Transportation Secretary Mike King.

Patrick, who earned a civil engineering degree from Kansas State University, has served in a variety of jobs at KDOT, including district engineer, Topeka and Kansas City metro engineer, and assistant bureau chief in construction and maintenance.