Iowa Department of Transportation

Staff
Name	Position	Responsiblities	Phone
Dan Franklin	Director	Federal Legislative Liaison; National transportation policy and issue analysis	515-239-1131
Dale Vander Schaaf	Policy Analyst	Identifies and analyzes transportation issues; researches department positions and strategies on highway, environmental, research and modal issues	515-239-1383
Susan Wallace	Policy Analyst	Identifies and analyzes transportation issues; researches department positions and strategies on highway, environmental, research and modal issues	515-239-1838
Elizabeth Baird	State Legislative Liaison	Coordinates the Department’s State legislative program; analyzes Iowa transportation policy and issues	515-239-1641
Vacant	Legislative Assistant	Provides assistance and support for the State Legislative Liaison; researches transportation issues; identifies and tracks legislation	515-239-1138
Julie Fitzgerald	Agency Rules Coordinator	Coordinates development of administrative rules and internal policies and procedures	515-239-1362
Tracy George	Policy Analyst	Coordinates development of administrative rules and internal policies and procedures	515-239-1358
Mike Raab	Compliance Officer	Administers contested case appeals for the Department	515-239-1432
Cathy Mather	Secretary	Provides administrative support for the Office	515-233-7964
Dianne Eppert	Receptionist	Serves as the Department receptionist and switchboard operator	515-239-1101