(JUNEAU, Alaska) – Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Commissioner John MacKinnon has appointed Mary Siroky acting deputy commissioner.

“Mary’s experience and knowledge of the department, and of state government, is essential as we work through the budget process,” said Commissioner MacKinnon. “Her leadership will be a considerable asset.”

Siroky’s extensive legislative, budget, and management experience is rooted in her 30 years of state service. Before retiring in 2016, Siroky served as DOT&PF administrative services director where she was responsible for planning, development and execution of department operating and capital budgets; federal reporting; and management of the department’s administrative functions.

In addition to working at DOT&PF, Siroky also worked with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and as a self-employed consultant.

Siroky graduated from California State University. She is active in Juneau Rotary and Girl Scouts of Alaska.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 237 airports, 9 ferries serving 35 communities along 3,500 marine miles, over 5,600 miles of highway and 839 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”

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