Governor Bob Riley appointed  Joe McInnes to serve as Alabama's Transportation Director. He  assumed his  responsibilities in January  2003.

In a statement to his fellow Alabamians, Mr. McInnes said "I want each of you to know the tremendous pride I have as I begin my work with the Alabama Department of Transportation. This department is, and always has been, a vital part of our State government and I hope to continue its reputation of outstanding service to the citizens of Alabama".

Mr. McInnes comes to the Department of Transportation from the private sector. He worked for Blount International for 25 years and retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.

Mr. McInnes has a long history of civic and community involvement, with past service as President of the Montgomery United Way, President of the Tuckabatchee Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Director of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, Director of the Alabama Humanities foundation and Trustee of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, to name just a few of his accomplishments.