About the DelDOT Leadership Team, DelDOT Directors
Lanie Clymer was appointed Deputy Secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in February 2025, after serving as the Department’s Director of Finance since 2017. As Deputy Secretary, Ms. Clymer works alongside the Secretary in leading one of the largest agencies in Delaware state government. She helps provide executive leadership and oversight across DelDOT’s diverse operations, including the state’s transportation infrastructure, Toll Operations, the Division of Motor Vehicles, and the Delaware Transit Corporation, while helping advance the Department’s strategic priorities and delivery of its more than $4 billion six-year capital program.
In her role, Ms. Clymer provides executive oversight of Contract Administration and Audit, along with the Department’s state and federal legislative affairs, government relations, and constituent services. She works closely with the Governor’s Office, Delaware General Assembly, Delaware’s Congressional Delegation, federal transportation agencies, local governments, and other stakeholders on transportation policy, legislation, funding, and issues affecting Delaware’s transportation system and the communities it serves.
Ms. Clymer also continues to provide leadership on DelDOT’s financial strategy and major financial initiatives, drawing on her extensive background in transportation finance. Her expertise includes the Transportation Trust Fund, operating and capital budgets, federal transportation funding, transportation revenue bond issuances, public procurement, and long-term financial planning.
Prior to becoming Deputy Secretary, Ms. Clymer served for eight years as DelDOT’s Director of Finance, where she oversaw the Department’s operating and capital budgets and served as a key financial liaison with the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration. She joined DelDOT in 2007 and has more than 25 years of financial management and leadership experience in the public and private sectors.
Ms. Clymer holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wilmington University.
Amy Anthony was appointed as Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Toll Operations in July of 2023. She has a bachelor’s degree in organizational management with a minor in Human Resources, as well as a degree in the Associate of Arts, General Studies. Amy began her career at DMV in 2002 and quickly discovered her passion for serving the community. Over her 20 + year DMV career, she held many positions, but none more humbling than Director.
Anne Brown has dedicated 15 years to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), where she has held multiple leadership roles. She served as Director of Maintenance & Operations for nearly six years, overseeing statewide transportation maintenance and operational improvements. Currently, Anne is the Director of Finance,where she leverages her expertise in operations, fiscal management, and organizational leadership to support DelDOT’s mission of delivering safe, reliable, and efficient transportation solutions.
A graduate of Wilmington University with an MBA, Anne brings a unique skill set that combines financial acumen, operational experience, and a strong commitment to public service. She and her family live in Magnolia, Delaware, where she is actively engaged in the community.
Jeff Van Horn was appointed Director of Economic Development Coordination in November 2025, bringing over 19 years of dedicated State service to the role. A graduate of the University of Delaware with a degree in Civil Engineering, Jeff is a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Delaware.
Jeff’s career with the Department began early as a collegiate intern. Upon graduating, he formally started in road design before transitioning to traffic system design. He eventually earned his first management position overseeing commercial and residential permitting reviews, a function now housed within the Division he now leads. Following this, Jeff managed teams across various disciplines, including road design and traffic operations.
During his tenure in operations, Jeff developed a passion for fast-paced, safety-driven decision-making and incident management. He led teams of highly motivated personnel operating 24/7 to address statewide emergency needs. This diverse operational background paved the way for his current appointment as Director.
In his new role, Jeff leverages his design and operational experience to facilitate a transparent, forward-thinking Division. He is committed to fostering an efficient approval process built on the foundation of the Safe System approach. Dedicated to public safety, he remains accessible to his constituents and customers. Personally, Jeff is a strong advocate for pediatric cancer research, actively fundraising for both charities and local hospitals.
Stephanie Johnson is Director of Planning at the Delaware Department of Transportation, with over 30 years of experience in transportation planning, transportation resilience, and public finance. She has led statewide initiatives in infrastructure resilience, multimodal planning, and electric vehicle charging deployment. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration.
Susanne Laws was appointed DelDOT’s Director of Toll Facilities and Operations in June 2026. Her career with the Department began in 2018 with the Development Coordination section, where she applied her extensive project management experience to development project approvals and economic development initiatives, and led a multimillion-dollar grant program. A native Marylander, Susanne has lived in Delaware since 2017 and holds professional engineering licenses in Maryland and Delaware, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering cum laude from the University of Delaware.
George T. Lees III, Deputy Attorney general with the Delaware Department of Justice, has served as counsel to DelDOT since 2020. He advises the secretary and the division directors on legal issues that impact the department’s operations. Prior to his current role, George was in private practice for over 21 years handling litigated matters and advising clients on contracting matters, insurance disputes and legal matters of all kinds. George and his family live on Maryland’s famed eastern shore.
Mark Luszcz was appointed DelDOT’s Chief Engineer in February 2025. He is responsible for delivering DelDOT’s annual capital program of nearly $600M and leading DelDOT’s Division of Transportation Solutions, including over 450 staff members. Other responsibilities include development and implementation of the Delaware Strategic Highway Safety Plan; asset management; property management; development of policies, manuals, guidelines and standards; digital delivery initiatives; financial management; workforce development; traffic studies; railroad coordination; sign fabrication; maintenance of traffic control devices; oversized/overweight vehicle permitting; special events; and management of the 24/7/365 Transportation Management Center.
Charles “C.R.” McLeod has served as Director of Community Relations for DelDOT since 2017. He leads external and internal communications for the department.
The Community Relations team works to inform residents about projects planned or taking place, resolve DelDOT-related issues, and promote safety for all modes of transportation. C.R. is a graduate of the University of Delaware and has worked in communications for 20 years. A lifelong Delawarean, C.R. and his family live in Wilmington.
Lilia Montoya began her service as Chief Executive Officer of the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) on July 4, 2026.
Lillia has more than two decades of executive leadership experience in public transportation, operations management, organizational development, and strategic planning. Throughout her career, she has led major transit initiatives at North County Transit District, Long Beach Transit, Los Angeles Metro, and the Los Angeles Unified School District, overseeing multimodal transit systems, capital investments, employee engagement initiatives, and large-scale operational transformations.
Todd Reavis has served as Director of Technology and Innovation for DelDOT since 2018. He leads all Information Technology teams and initiatives for the agency. The Division of Technology and Innovation supports all divisions of DelDOT including Transportation Solutions, The Division of Motor Vehicles, Delaware Transit Corporation, and Maintenance and Operations, to name a few. Todd is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has worked in information technology in a wide variety of disciplines for 25 years. Todd has lived in Delaware since 2007, with his family in Dover.
Pam Steinebach has served as DelDOT’s Director of Maintenance & Operations since April 2025. Over her 22-year career with the Department, she has held a variety of positions in Project Development, Planning, and Performance Management. A lifelong Delawarean, Pam earned her B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware.
Carey Winkler has been with DelDOT’s Human Resources office since 2010 and has served as the Director of Human Resources since 2021. The HR team is the main point of contact for any employee-related issue. We strive to recruit and maintain a diverse and highly qualified workforce and are dedicated to the employees we serve. Carey is a lifelong Delawarean and a graduate of Wilmington University. She is committed to public service and has had the pleasure of serving the State of Delaware since 2000.
