MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A new deputy secretary for Wisconsin’s transportation agency.
Cristina Boardman becomes the first female Deputy Secretary of the State Department of Transportation.
DOT Secretary Craig Thompson made the announcement on Wednesday.
Boardman has served as administrator of the Division of Motor Vehicles since 2016.
As chief operating officer she’ll oversee 3,200 employees, dozens of field offices, and a biennial budget of more than $8 billion.
Boardman replaces outgoing Deputy Secretary, Paul hammer. He’s leaving to become deputy secretary at the State Department of Administration.