Brent Bair, longtime managing director of the Road Commission for Oakland County, has announced that he will retire at the end of 2011.
“Brent’s influence in the world of Oakland County and Michigan roads has been enormous,” stated RCOC Board Chairman Eric Wilson. “I don’t think there is any other individual in the state who has personally had such a tremendous impact on Michigan roads for such a long time.”
Bair has worked for the Road Commission for more than 34 years and has been managing director for the last 19. Prior to that, he served as deputy managing director, director of RCOC’s Planning and Development Department, transportation planning coordinator and risk management program coordinator.
During his tenure at RCOC, Bair has also been a leader in a number of related organizations. He is a member of the board and past president of the County Road Association of Michigan (CRAM), was a founding member and is a past president and current board member of the Intelligent Transportation Society of Michigan (ITS Michigan) and is a former board member and past chairman of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America). He is also a member of the board of directors of the Traffic Improvement Association of Oakland County (TIA).
In addition, Bair has been appointed to many committees, boards and councils in the state representing road interests. Bair has frequently been sought after for his extensive knowledge of roads and road funding and has testified on numerous occasions before Michigan legislative committees as well as Congressional committees in Washington DC.
The RCOC Board will conduct a thorough search for Bair’s replacement, which will culminate with interviews of the top candidates.
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