SCDOT Leadership
Leading your SCDOT to a brighter future
The Secretary of Transportation is appointed by the Commission, with the advice and consent of the Senate. See S.C. Code Section 57-1-410. The Secretary is charged with the affirmative duty to carry out the policies of the Commission and to administer the day to day affairs of SCDOT. Other affirmative duties of the Secretary are set forth in S.C. Code Section 57-1-430 through 57-1-500. The Secretary's statutory duties and responsibilities are summarized under tab number 8 of the Commission Manual.
Justin P. Powell
Secretary of Transportation955 Park Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Office: (803) 737-0874
Rob Perry
Deputy Secretary for Engineering955 Park Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Office: (803) 737-1958
Vacant
Deputy Secretary for PlanningKarl McCottry
Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration955 Park Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Office: (803) 737-1321
Jennifer Necker
Deputy Secretary for Intermodal and Freight Programs955 Park Street
Columbia SC 29201
Office: (803) 737-1240
Allen Hutto
Chief of Staff955 Park Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Office: (803) 737-1251
Barbara Wessinger
Chief Counsel955 Park Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Office: (803) 737-1348