Gregory F. Smith, P.E.
Utilities & Rails Branch Manager

The Utilities Branch provides support for the District Utilities Agents throughout the state. The Utilities Branch staff reviews relocation plans, proposals, and agreements submitted by District personnel, establish contracts, pay final bills, coordinate work with other Cabinet Divisions, and outside agencies.

Roy E. Johnson, P.E.
Rails Section Supervisor

The Rails Section maintains an inventory of rail crossings of public roads throughout the state. The staff is responsible for prioritizing safety upgrades to public rail/highway crossings, programming funding for the work done to maintain and upgrade the crossings.