Engineering Georgia magazine has announced its annual listing of the “100 Most Influential Women in Georgia Engineering” which included the women of the State Transportation Board (STB) and the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) for the sixth consecutive year. Nominated and selected by their peers, Georgia DOT is well represented on the list with four STB members and five Georgia DOT team members.
“These women have had a profound impact on transportation in their respective careers and through their work and leadership are responsible for having inspired many of the next generation of young women who are in or may be considering a career in this field,” said Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, P.E. “I am honored to work alongside these exceptional women and each of them are deserving of this recognition.”
The women recognized who are affiliated with Georgia DOT include:
Ann R. Purcell, who represents Congressional District 1 on the STB, was elected in 2013. Purcell previously served 18 years in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Stacey Key, who represents Congressional District 5, joined the STB in 2013. Key is currently the president and CEO of the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) and serves on various boards, including the Emory University Center for Ethics, College Football Hall of Fame, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Midtown Alliance.
Emily Dunn, who represents Congressional District 9, was elected to the STB in 2011. Dunn is also owner and CEO of Tom’s Amusement Company, Inc. and currently serves on the board of the Amusement and Music Operators Association.
Dana Lemon, who represents Congressional District 13, was the first woman elected to serve on the STB in 2003 and is the longest serving board member. She is the president of W.D. Lemon and Sons Funeral Home. She has been recognized by both the Georgia House of Representatives and the Senate for her public service…
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