The North Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor was created to recognize those who have had a major role and made a lasting impact on the development of the transportation system at the state, county, or local level. It also honors those who participate in highway safety programs or help promote the vital function roadways provide to the citizens of North Dakota.
2000-2009 Honorees
Jon Mill, Burleigh County Engineer, 2008
Since 1981, Jon has served this county, state, and region in a most exceptional manner. His conservative fiscal spending, budgeting, and project cost containment has allowed Burleigh County to keep pace with the rapid economic development and transportation needs. Jon is considered one of the region's top transportation leaders and has been active in virtually every committee that involves transportation planning or related issues in our community. Jon has also served as the President of the North Dakota Association of County Engineers and received the County Engineer of the Year award in 1989.
Roger Lee; Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson; 2006
From 1969, until his retirement from Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson, Inc., in 1994, Lee offered his expertise to numerous counties in North Dakota. He was committed to designing and constructing a transportation system that would benefit the entire state of North Dakota. As an individual who lived each business day making the ethics of his profession paramount, his advice was sought by both clients and non-clients. He believed in building good relationships with local officials, state and federal officials, and contractors. Lee was president of the North Dakota Association of County Engineers in 1976 and recipient of that group's “County Engineer of the Year" award in 1987.
Curt Peterson, Association of General Contractors Executive Vice President, 2006
As executive vice president of the Association of General Contractors of North Dakota, Curt represented the contracting industry's legislative and regulatory interests until his retirement in 2005. He was active in association management groups and was a long-time member of the American Society of Association Executives, the North Dakota Association of Executive Directors, and the Midwest Society of Association Executives. In 2001, Curt was chosen by his national peers as president of the AGC of America Executive Leadership Council Board of Directors.
Charles Gullicks, NDDOT Planning and Programming Engineer, 2004
NDDOT Planning and Programming Engineer Charles Gullicks, retired NDDOT Planning and Programming Engineer, was in charge of utilizing all of the federal aid and state funding available for North Dakota roadway and bridge projects. Gullicks led the department in meeting ne federal regulations concerning wetland mitigation, environmental impact statements, and cultural resources. Thanks to his efforts, the department continues to successfully meet these guidelines.
Ray Zink, NDDOT Chief Engineer, 2004
Ray Zink is best remembered for implementing three major reforms within the department: creating the "master equipment operator" position, consolidating maintenance sections without reducing services or employees, and developing the "ow-load" program. Ray worked effectively with three governors, four NDDOT directors, members of both political parties, and co-workers.
Albert Bauman, Mercer County Commissioner, 2002
Albert Bauman served on the Mercer County Commission for 30 years and was instrumental in obtaining federal highway grant money to improve roads along the Lake Sakakawea shoreline. Mr. Bauman worked tirelessly to secure the funding needed to create what is now part of the Lewis and Clark State Highway System. Many of Bauman's colleagues have said the stretch of ND 1806 that
extends from Pick City to Halliday would not have become a reality without his dedication and service.