Tom Platero

Division Director

(928) 871-7502

tplatero@navajodot.org

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Tom Platero is appointed as the first Division Director for Navajo Division of Transportation.  Tom was born and raised on the Navajo Nation. His clans are Tachii’ nii (Red Running into the Water) born for To baazhni’ azhi (Two Who Came to Water). Since joining Transportation, he has worked to expand transportation services for the Navajo People.  A primary initiative of his has been to merge today’s technological advancements while respecting Tribal traditions.  It is a daunting task at times, given the Native community’s respect for Mother Earth.  Road development typically involves disturbance of many natural elements.  As he looks to the future of Navajo DOT, Tom is making a commitment to provide accountability and transparency in the provision of services.

Road Department

Ray Barney

Program Manager I

(928) 871-7109

rbarney@navajodot.org

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Mr. Barney joined the Division of Transportation as a Programs & Projects Specialist in 2006. He is originally from Tohatchi, New Mexico and is Ashii’ (salt), born for Tlogi’(hairy ones). His background, experience and managerial knowledge in the Transportation Industry is an asset to the Division as he has worked for various transportation departments within the Navajo Nation Government.  As a Programs & Projects Specialist, he managed and completed some road projects funded by the Navajo Nation, Fuel Excise Tax by collaborating with Chapters, Contractors, Internal sections of the Division and departments within the NN, Government. Based on his work ethics and leadership, he was promoted to a Program Manager for the Division’s Roads Department in 2009. This department is encouraging partnerships and teamwork with all entities in maintaining the public roads on the Navajo Nation.   

Riley Wilson

Program Manager II

(928) 871-7371

rwilson@navajodot.org

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Mr. Riley Wilson has been with the Navajo Division of Transportation for over three years and in his present position for over one year.  He resides in Crystal, NM.  His background is in accounting with an emphasis on trust accounting.  Riley has bachelor’s degrees in Finance and General Management from the University of New Mexico-Main Campus and is pursuing an MBA in Accounting.  He returned to the Navajo reservation to care for his family and feels this job is an ideal opportunity to share his knowledge and experience with the Navajo people.

Ermalinda Gene

Senior Programs & Project Specialist

(928) 810-7615

egene@navajodot.org

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Ermalinda Gene, a graduate of Northern Arizona University, brings 17 years of transportation experience to the Navajo Division of Transportation from the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Ms. Gene began her career in the Road Maintenance Section and worked her way through the materials, construction and partnering sections, eventually becoming a Contract Compliance Manager.

Throughout her career she has always advocated on behalf of Tribes.  She and the ADOT partnering office established the Arizona Tribal Strategic Partnering Team along with various partnerships and task teams that are vital to addressing current transportation issues.  In addition, she has facilitated many stakeholder partnerships important to the development, maintenance and future needs of the Nation’s transportation needs.   Currently certified as a mediator to resolve differing points of view, Ms. Gene has utilized the partnering concept to assist stakeholders in achieving their goals and manage transportation processes.

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