News Release

Mn/DOT announces high level appointment

McFarlin named Assistant to the Commissioner for transportation policy and public affairs

ST.PAUL, Minn. -- Lt. Governor Carol Molnau, who also serves as Mn/DOT Commissioner, today announced the appointment of Bob McFarlin as Assistant to the Commissioner for Transportation Policy and Public Affairs. McFarlin, who will report to the Commissioner, will lead Mn/DOT policy efforts for the Pawlenty-Molnau administration. In addition to his leadership on policy initiatives, he will direct the offices of Government Relations and Communications.

"Bob's wealth of experience in government, public affairs and transportation will be a valuable asset in furthering the Pawlenty-Molnau administration's goal of improving Minnesota's transportation infrastructure and ensuring accountability at Mn/DOT," said Lieutenant Governor/Mn/DOT Commissioner Molnau.

McFarlin is a 22-year veteran in public affairs and government relations on the local, state and national level. He holds a master's degree from the University of Minnesota in Speech Communication, a degree in Business Administration, and life-long accreditation as a public relations professional. From 1992 to 1999, McFarlin served as Mn/DOT's Director of Public Affairs and as Chief of Staff, providing counsel on issues management, government relations and policy analysis and development. Previous to accepting this appointment, McFarlin served as founder and president of MCF Consulting Group. During that time, he worked on local and national transportation-related issues.

McFarlin will join Mn/DOT on Monday, March 3, 2003.

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