- Joe McInnes
Duncan Joseph “Joe” McInnes, (born 1943,
Wetumpka, Alabama ) is the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), appointed by Alabama GovernorBob Riley .Biography
After graduating from the
University of Alabama 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 theMontgomery Museum of Fine Arts , President of the Tuckabatchee Area CouncilBoy Scouts of America , 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 Wetumpkafor 40 years and they have a grown daughter and son.
References
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Wetumpka, Alabama
*Winton M. Blount
*William Shakespeare External links
* [http://www.dot.state.al.us/Docs/Bureaus/Public+Affairs/ALDOT+Director+-+Joe+McInnes.htm - Ala Dept of Transportation]
* [http://www.asf.net/aboutus/board/ Former Director, Board Member Alabama Shakespeare Festival]
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