Commissioner Schroer Appoints New Chief of Administration
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | 08:35am
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer names Joseph Galbato, III, as the new Chief of Administration for TDOT. Galbato will also assume the role of Deputy Commissioner for the Department. In his new post, Galbato will direct the Administrative Bureau which oversees the Central Services Division, Finance Division, Human Resources Division, Information Technology Division, Strategic Planning Office and the Governor's Highway Safety Office.
Before joining TDOT, Galbato served as the Chief Financial Officer for Alive Hospice based in Nashville. Previous to that post, Galbato served as Chief Financial Officer of HCCA International, Inc, a Franklin-based recruiting firm. Galbato’s experience also includes numerous financial management positions with credit card processors including NaBANCO, NBC Merchant, and National Processing Company. Galbato served as Senior Vice President of Finance/Divisional CFO for Envoy/WebMD with responsibility for the financial operation of a $350 million division.
“TDOT is very fortunate to have Joe Galbato as our new Chief of Administration and Deputy Commissioner,” said Commissioner Schroer. “Joe’s financial expertise and management experience is exactly what we need in this crucial role which oversees the daily operations and financial responsibilities of the department.”
“I appreciate Commissioner Schroer’s confidence in my ability to lead the Administration Bureau,” said Galbato. “I am eager to get started and to help lead the department’s continued efforts of strong financial and operational accountability.”
Galbato will begin his duties as Chief of Administration October 17. A high resolution image of Mr. Galbato is attached to this e-mail.
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For more information:
Lyndsay Botts
TDOT Communications Director
Office 615.741.2331
Mobile 615.319.9488