Jean Wallace

Jean Wallace has over 29 years of experience in civil engineering and transportation management. Currently serving as Deputy Commissioner and Chief Engineer at the Minnesota Department of Transportation since November 2008, Wallace has held multiple leadership roles, including Interim Deputy Commissioner & Chief Engineer, Assistant Division Director for the Modal Planning & Program Management Division, and Director of the Office of Policy Analysis, Research & Innovation. Prior experience includes various positions at the Federal Highway Administration, where responsibilities ranged from Program Operations Team Leader to Highway Engineer across different states. Jean Wallace holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota, earned between 1988 and 1994.