In this week's episode Jennifer Toth, Director of the Maricopa County Department of Transportation and County Engineer, shares her professional journey and why she chose to tackle shifting the culture of MCDOT.  MCDOT is responsible for design, construction, operations, and maintenance of 9,000 square miles of unincorporated Maricopa County transportation infrastructure.  With stakeholders ranging from tribal communities, farmers, and rural neighborhoods to densely populated urban communities, MCDOT is committed to its core purpose of providing connections that improve people’s lives with a team of service-minded, team builders who get it done with a smile.

Jennifer talks about the challenges stepping into her role as Director and County Engineer, how MCDOT's been able to navigate COVID19, and succession planning. Her collaborative, forward-thinking, approach has not only resulted in her success but is also contributing to the success of her entire team.