Scott Marler named Iowa DOT director

Iowa Department of Transportation veteran Scott Marler has been named director of the agency, Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced. He began the job Monday.

Interim Director Stuart Anderson will return to his role as director of the Planning, Programming, & Modal Division.

A 22-year veteran of the agency, Marler most recently directed the Operations Division. He serves on several national committees associated with the American Association of State Transportation Officials and the Transportation Research Board. He has experience in traffic operations, highway project development, regulatory compliance, and natural environment.