Brandye Hendrickson has served as deputy executive director for planning and administration of the Texas Department of Transportation since 2021.

Prior to her arrival at TxDOT, she was deputy director of AASHTO, where she worked on critical legislative initiatives for the state DOT community. She was integral in the development of the association’s strategic plan and other priorities of the Board of Directors.

From 2017-2019, Hendrickson served as Acting Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). At FHWA, Hendrickson led the development of policy and programs around the administration’s safety, infrastructure, innovation and accountability goals.

Hendrickson served much of her career in various roles within the Indiana Department of Transportation, including leading the agency as Commissioner in a CEO capacity. She successfully championed efforts to streamline and improve the delivery of transportation projects, fostered collaboration and promoted innovation.

Hendrickson has served on multiple transportation boards and is a recognized leader for her contributions to the transportation industry. She is a graduate of Indiana University.