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Dennis W. Heuer, a 30-year veteran in the engineering and project management field in both the public and private sectors, came to the Hampton Roads District in October 2004. He oversees construction, maintenance and operations of highways as well as operation of ferries, bridge-tunnels and a toll bridge. He oversees an annual budget of more than $400 million and 1,290 state employees.
Heuer comes to VDOT from Thompson Engineering in Mobile, Ala., where he managed the engineering, design, construction, operations and maintenance of multi-million dollar projects. Earlier he worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the deputy district engineer for the Mobile District, having responsibilities for planning, engineering construction, project management, real estate, budgeting and environmental activities of federal projects in the southeastern U.S. Before that he served in the U.S. Army as an engineer and leader of engineer units.
Education
Heuer earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a Master of Science Degree in civil engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa. He is a registered professional engineer in 13 states, including Virginia.
Organizations
American Society of Civil Engineers, Society for American Military Engineers, and the Propeller Club (a national maritime association)
Personal
Born in Queens, N.Y., and raised on Long Island. He has one daughter who recently graduated from college.
Interests and Hobbies
Riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, scuba diving, competitive shooting with Civil War and modern guns, wine tasting, travel; also a licensed pilot. | 