Joe McInnes
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Duncan Joseph “Joe” McInnes (born 1943, Wetumpka, Alabama
) is the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), appointed by Alabama Governor Bob Riley
.
in 1966, McInnes attended Samford University and graduated from its Cumberland School of Law. He also served in the US Army.
Previous to his appointment to ALDOT, McInnes worked for Blount International, Inc. and retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. During his time with Blount he played a key in transforming the company from specializing in construction to being a multi-industry conglomerate.
He also assisted the Blount Family in founding the Montgomery
-based Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the sixth largest Shakespeare festival in the world, and served as the director for the group.
McInnes’ involvement with the community extends past the Alabama Shakespeare Festival
, including services as Trustee of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
, President of the Tuckabatchee Area Council Boy Scouts of America
, and President of the Montgomery United Way.
And regional and national networking for Junior Achievement campaigns, included working closely with Edgar Weldon also of Wetumpka/ Birmingham; Jimmy Massey of Bastrup, Louisiana and Craig Knowles of Huntsville, Alabama.
Joe has been married to his wife Sandra McInnes, also of Wetumpka for 40 years and they have a grown daughter and son.
Wetumpka, Alabama
Wetumpka is a city in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 5,726.The city is the county seat of Elmore County, one of the fastest growing counties in the state....
) is the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), appointed by Alabama Governor Bob Riley
Bob Riley
Bob Riley may refer to:* Bob Riley, 52nd Governor of Alabama* Bob C. Riley, acting Governor of Arkansas for 11 days in 1975* Bob Riley , sports car designer and founder of Riley Technologies...
.
Biography
After graduating from the University of AlabamaUniversity of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
in 1966, McInnes attended Samford University and graduated from its Cumberland School of Law. He also served in the US Army.
Previous to his appointment to ALDOT, McInnes worked for Blount International, Inc. and retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. During his time with Blount he played a key in transforming the company from specializing in construction to being a multi-industry conglomerate.
He also assisted the Blount Family in founding the Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is the county seat of Montgomery County. It is located on the Alabama River southeast of the center of the state, in the Gulf Coastal Plain. As of the 2010 census, Montgomery had a population of 205,764 making it the second-largest city...
-based Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the sixth largest Shakespeare festival in the world, and served as the director for the group.
McInnes’ involvement with the community extends past the Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is the seventh largest Shakespeare festival in the world. Each year, it attracts more than 300,000 visitors from throughout the United States and more than 60 countries, to its home in Montgomery, Alabama....
, including services as Trustee of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is a museum located in Montgomery, Alabama, USA, featuring several art collections. For seventy years, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts has been a showcase for the visual arts in Central Alabama...
, President of the Tuckabatchee Area Council Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
, and President of the Montgomery United Way.
Early life
Growing up in Wetumpka, Ala Joe was active in Junior Achievement activities including going to national conventions. It was during this time that a gift for gab was finely honed that aided in future success.And regional and national networking for Junior Achievement campaigns, included working closely with Edgar Weldon also of Wetumpka/ Birmingham; Jimmy Massey of Bastrup, Louisiana and Craig Knowles of Huntsville, Alabama.
Joe has been married to his wife Sandra McInnes, also of Wetumpka for 40 years and they have a grown daughter and son.