WVDOT Deputy Secretary resigns

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Deputy Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation has resigned, according to the WVDOT.

Michael DeMers voluntarily resignation went into effect on August 3, WVDOT says.

DeMers was appointed in January of 2025 by the WVDOT.

With over 17 years of experience, he helped manage transportation programs as a State Department of Transportation leader and as a consultant to State DOT and private sector corporations.

He also served as a member of the state executive management team for Missouri’s Department of Transportation under Director Patrick McKenna.

WVDOT says an interim deputy secretary has not been named.