Montana Appointed New Transportation Agency Director
The appointment of Larry Flynn signals a focus on internal financial management for Montana’s $1 billion road agency.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in People
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Governor Greg Gianforte has appointed Larry Flynn as the new director of the Montana Department of Transportation. Flynn moves into the leadership role after serving as the agency's deputy director since 2023.
Why it matters
The change in leadership places a veteran financial executive at the helm of a state agency responsible for significant infrastructure procurement and maintenance across Montana.
The Montana Department of Transportation manages an annual budget of $1 billion and employs more than 2,000 people. Flynn brings 16 years of experience as a chief financial officer to the department.
The players
Greg Gianforte
The Governor of Montana who holds authority over state agency appointments and executive branch administration.
Larry Flynn
The new director of the Montana Department of Transportation with a background in financial operations and previous agency leadership.
Chris Dorrington
The outgoing director of the Montana Department of Transportation who previously led the agency.
The details
Larry Flynn assumes the director role following his tenure as deputy director, where he oversaw agency operations, finances, and policy development. His background in financial stewardship is expected to shape how the department executes its large-scale infrastructure projects. He replaces outgoing director Chris Dorrington.
Timeline
Larry Flynn served as deputy director of the agency starting in 2023.
Governor Gianforte announced the appointment on October 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition follows the established Montana state administrative procedure for executive agency appointments. It marks a shift from the tenure of Chris Dorrington to a director with a long-standing background in public sector financial management.
Operators in the construction and logistics sectors should monitor whether the department's financial oversight changes under Flynn's direction. Given his 16-year background as a chief financial officer, expect a focus on rigorous budgetary compliance and internal policy development.
The takeaway
Flynn’s deep experience in financial operations suggests a continuation of stable budgetary management for the department. Operators should track the agency’s upcoming procurement bulletins for any shifts in project eligibility or payment terms under the new leadership.
Further reading
For more on shifts in state-level leadership, see our People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Montana.
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