Bradley C. Wieferich, P.E., was appointed director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on May 30, 2023, by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.  He has served the department for nearly 30 years in several capacities throughout the state, working his way up through vital management roles in the Transportation Service Centers in Mt. Pleasant and Marshall, later as engineer of design, director of the Bureau of Development and then as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Engineer.  

Throughout his time at the department, he has been a champion of innovation, advocating for innovative contracting methods, building for resiliency, and putting an emphasis on Context Sensitive Solutions and safety in design.

Brad is a leader at MDOT, as well as nationally, by serving on AASHTO’s Board of Directors.  He also represents the department on Michigan’s Council on Future Mobility and Electrification, the ITS Michigan Board of Directors, and the Mackinac Bridge Authority.  
Brad is a graduate of Michigan State University (’92) and holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.