Media Contacts

VDOT believes in solid media relations. The department has a team of public affairs professionals to provide prompt and accurate information to the media and public.

Reporters who have questions for VDOT should contact the public affairs representative in their area.

The public affairs team can also assist in setting up interviews with a transportation official or VDOT staff member.

Central Office, Richmond
Jeffrey Caldwell
Statewide issues, represents VDOT's executive team
(804) 786-2715 office
(804) 337-7264 cell

Northern Virginia District
Joan Morris
(703) 383-2465 office

Hampton Roads District (Tidewater)
Harry Kenyon
(757) 925-1660 office
(757) 925-2584 pager
hamptonroadsinfo@vdot.virginia.gov

Richmond District (Central Virginia)
Dawn Eischen
(804) 524-6179 office
(804) 586-4455 cell
richmondinfo@vdot.virginia.gov

Fredericksburg District
Tina Bundy
(540) 899-4560 office
(540) 372-5807 pager
fredericksburginfo@vdot.virginia.gov

Culpeper District
Lou Hatter
(540) 829-7537 office
(540) 717-2890 cell
culpeperinfo@vdot.virginia.gov

Salem District (Western Virginia)
Heidi Coy
(Western Virginia)
(540) 387-5493 office
(540) 598-8405 cell
saleminfo@vdot.virginia.gov 

Bristol District (Southwestern Virginia)
Michelle Earl
(276) 669-9999 office
(888) 266-0664 pager
bristolinfo@vdot.virginia.gov

Lynchburg District
Paula Jones
(South-central Virginia)
(434) 856-8176 office
lynchburginfo@vdot.virginia.gov

Staunton District (Shenandoah Valley)
Sandy Myers
(540) 332-9201 office
(540) 292-2500 cell
stauntoninfo@vdot.virginia.gov

Virginia Transportation Research Council
Ann Overton
(434) 293-1912 office