Shane Wright, Aviation Director

Shane Wright serves as the Aviation Director for the Iowa DOT Modal Transportation Bureau with oversight of aviation programs, initiatives, and staff. The director acts as the primary liaison to various governmental agencies and aviation associations as well as local, state, and federal decision-makers. Wright is a licensed commercial pilot with a background in airport management and operations. He joined the Iowa DOT in 2015 and is a graduate of the University of Dubuque Aviation Program and has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.