Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Has Appointed Will Reid As The New Commissioner Of The Tennessee Department Of Transportation. Reid Is A Professional Engineer And Currently Serves As TDOT’s Chief Engineer. He Will Officially Step Into The Role July 10, Replacing Butch Eley. State Leaders Praise Reid’s Track Record On Infrastructure And His Role In Developing Tennessee’s 10-Year Road Plan. Governor Lee Called Him A Proven Leader Ready To Guide The Next Phase Of Transportation Growth.