Kristine Elwood

Kristine Elwood has extensive experience in transportation and engineering, currently serving as the Assistant Commissioner for the State Aid and Statewide Radio Communications Division at the Minnesota Department of Transportation since April 2018. In this role, Kristine provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the development and implementation of the Minnesota Secondary Highway System and statewide emergency response radio network. Prior to this, Kristine managed the State Aid Office, supporting 87 counties and 148 State Aid cities in Minnesota. Kristine's earlier roles include Transit and Multi-Modal Programs Manager at Dakota County Transportation Department and various engineering positions within the City of Minneapolis. Kristine holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota.