Brad White Recaps First 6 Months
MDOT Executive Director Brad White joins the show to recap his first six months on the job and gives his priorities going forward for the agency.
MDOT Executive Director Brad White joins the show to recap his first six months on the job and gives his priorities going forward for the agency.
The Extra Mile Episode 6: Brad White Recaps First 6 Months
Show intro with Paul and Waverly
The Extra Mile Episode 6: Brad White Recaps First 6 Months
Show intro with Paul and Waverly
- Plugging MDOT's travel resources in advance of the holidays
Guest: MDOT Executive Director Brad White
- Brad recaps his first six months on the job
- Brad's observations of MDOT during his first six months
- Recap of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
- Skill and expertise of MDOT employees, using State Route 26 repair as an example
- Previewing what could come with upcoming legislative session for MDOT
- Long-term goals for MDOT
- Competitive wages for MDOT employees
Show Outro
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.