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TTI Council Member, Michael W. Behrens

TTI Council Member: Michael W. Behrens

Michael W. Behrens served as the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Under Texas Transportation Commission direction, he managed, directed, and implemented TxDOT policies, programs, and operating strategies. He also represented TxDOT before the Texas Legislature and other entities.

In 1971, Behrens earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University and he began his career with TxDOT as an engineering assistant in the Yoakum District. Other positions he held in the Yoakum District include La Grange area engineer, district planning engineer, and assistant district engineer.

In 1992, after serving as acting district engineer for the Yoakum District, Behrens was appointed district engineer for the 11-county district. He became the department's assistant executive director for engineering operations in Austin in April 1998.

Behrens is a member of the Transportation Research Board Executive Committee and the board of directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). He is president of the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO). Also, he serves on the Civil Engineering Council for Texas A&M University and on the Texas Transportation Institute Advisory Council.

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