Media Contacts
The Virginia Department of Transportation (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.
Salem District (Western Virginia)
Heidi Underwood
540-387-5493, 540-598-8405
saleminfo@vdot.virginia.gov
Also: 540-387-5250, 540-580-3124
Bristol District (Southwestern Virginia)
Michelle Earl
276-669-9999, 423-335-6693
bristolinfo@vdot.virginia.gov
Lynchburg District
Paula Jones
(South-central Virginia)
434-856-8176, 434-942-0062
lynchburginfo@vdot.virginia.gov
Staunton District (Shenandoah Valley)
Sandy Myers
540-332-9201, 540-292-2500
stauntoninfo@vdot.virginia.gov
Also: 540-332-9264, 540-414-5670
Virginia Transportation Research Council
Ann Overton
434-293-1912
Central Office, Richmond
Jeffrey Caldwell
Statewide issues, represents VDOT's executive team
804-786-2715, 804-337-7264
Also: 804-225-4491, 804-517-2687
Northern Virginia District
Joan Morris
703-383-2465, 571-238-5030
Also: 703-383-2850, 571-230-2926, 703-383-2055
Hampton Roads District
Lauren Hansen
757-925-1660, 757-925-2584
hamptonroadsinfo@vdot.virginia.gov
Richmond District (Central Virginia)
Dawn Eischen
804-524-6179, 804586-4455
richmondinfo@vdot.virginia.gov
Fredericksburg District
Tina Bundy
540-899-4560, 540-907-8325
fredericksburginfo@vdot.virginia.gov
Culpeper District
Lou Hatter
540-829-7537, 540-717-2890
culpeperinfo@vdot.virginia.gov
