Draft:William Pines

William N. Pines (born January 31, 1981) is an American government official serving as the Maryland State Highway Administrator. He was previously the executive director of the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) from 2022 to 2023.

Early life and education
Pines grew up in Princess Anne, Maryland, where he graduated from Washington High School before attending the University of Maryland, College Park, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Pines later graduated from University of Maryland, University College in 2008 with a Masters of Science in management.

Career
Prior to graduating from University of Maryland, Pines began his career as an intern with the Maryland Department of Transportation in 2004. From 2004 to 2012, he played a leading role in designing and managing dozens of Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) transportation projects. During his first tenure with SHA, Pines led several emergency management projects, including the emergency replacements of MD 234 over Allen's Fresh Run. and MD 90 over Assawoman Bay

Maryland Transportation Authority
In 2012, the MDTA hired Pines to oversee the bridge condition program. Pines achieved progressive leadership advancements at MDTA, including serving as the Director of Project Development where he was the project director and managed several major MDTA projects, including the $463 million Governor Harry W. Nice/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge Replacement project, the $1.1 billion I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension Program, and the $189 million I-895 Bridge Project.

Later he served in key executive leadership roles, including Chief Engineer and Chief Operating Officer. During his tenure as Chief Engineer, he led the agency through challenging traffic operations toward an early finish of the deck rehabilitation of the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge. While serving as Executive Director, he oversaw the launch of the Bay Crossing Tier 2 Study for the Bay Bridge and the groundbreaking for the I-95 Belvidere Road interchange. Pines also led the agency with its post-COVID response helping customerswith toll debt relief by implementing the MDTA's Customer Assistance Plan.

State Highway Administration
On August 9, 2023, Pines was named SHA Administrator. As Administrator, Pines has focused on promoting statewide safety programs toward the goal of Vision Zero, particularly for work zones. and vulnerable user safety.

Personal life
Pines and his wife have three children and live in Bel Air, Maryland.