AASHTO Journal, 4 May 2012
Maryland Department of Transportation’s first female CEO has announced her departure after 25 years of service to the state of Maryland.
Beverly Swaim-Staley will be stepping down July 1 after almost three years as MDOT Secretary. Prior to her appointment by Gov. Martin O’Malley, Swaim-Staley served as Deputy Transportation Secretary from 2007-2009, a position she also filled from 1999-2003. She has also served as Chief Financial Officer for MDOT and Executive Director of the Maryland Aviation Administration on an interim basis.
“It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Maryland throughout my professional career,” Swaim-Staley said in a statement. “I chose to make transportation the focus of my government service because I believe it is one of those key areas of government where you can make a positive impact on the lives of citizens across the state. I thank Governor O’Malley and the citizens of Maryland for this tremendous opportunity. I also thank the thousands of employees throughout MDOT who made our collective progress possible.”
Swaim-Staley serves on AASHTO’s Board of Directors and is Chair of AASHTO’s Standing Committee on Finance and Administration. Also within AASHTO, Swaim-Staley is a member of the Climate Change Steering Committee and the High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Leadership Group. She is also President of the Board of Directors for the Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials.