Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King
MDOT Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King joined The Extra Mile podcast to announce his retirement at the end of the current term, reflect on a 31-year career in public service and look ahead to what’s next.
MDOT Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King joined The Extra Mile podcast to announce his retirement at the end of the current term, reflect on a 31-year career in public service and look ahead to what’s next.
- Show intro, introducing Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King - 00:30
- Commissioner Tom King announces his retirement at the end of the current term - 1:25
- Reflecting on 31-years of public service in the military, state senate, state house and transportation commission - 02:07
- Looking back on favorite memories during his career as an elected official - 03:01
- On signature legislation including the John Paul Frerer Bicycle Safety Act - 03:58
- On what he's looking forward to in his last year at Southern District Transportation Commissioner - 04:58
- Any particular memories you're proud of as a transportation commissioner, implementation of lottery for transportation funding - 05:40
- On hiring MDOT Executive Director Brad White - 06:27
- Favorite place to grab a bite to eat when traveling on Mississippi highways - 07:25
- Thanking Commissioner King for his service as transportation commissioner - 08:20
- Show outro - 09:39
Creators and Guests
Host
Paul Katool
Paul Katool joined the Mississippi Department of Transportation Public Affairs Division in 2016 as the agency’s first Social Media Strategist. In 2019, he was promoted to Digital Media Manager, where he led the creation of MDOT’s nationally award-winning Extra Mile Podcast. In 2022, Paul assumed the role of Deputy Director of Public Affairs, which includes helping to run the day-to-day operations of the division.
Producer
Drew Hall
Drew Hall is a media producer with experience in video production and journalism. He currently works in the Public Affairs Division of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, where he shoots and edits a range of content, including producing the award-winning podcast The Extra Mile. Drew holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Mississippi State University and has received industry recognition, including an AASHTO Best Audio Production Award. Previously, Drew worked as a photojournalist for News Channel 12 and Fox 40 News, developing his skills in visual storytelling and news production. Drew is married to Courtney Ann Hall, of Corinth, MS, and has one son, Jackson.