Originally published in 2001
We believe that our employees are the most important resource that we have available to support us daily in the fulfillment of the “aviation” mission for the State of Texas. They are, as team members, our winning hand. We will continue to showcase employees in WINGTIPS, so that you can get to know them, their responsibilities and their interests.
By John Greer
Aviation Division
The Project Management Section welcomes two new employees to its ranks. Clayton Bridwell and Charles Graham joined our team on May 1 as Design Project Managers in administering the design and construction of airport improvement projects.
Clayton Birdwell
Clayton was born in Columbus, Ohio and raised in Washington D.C. Before coming to the Aviation Division, Clayton worked for the TxDOT Austin District since 1986 as an illumination design specialist and District Traffic Signal Coordinator. Clayton has also attended the Texas Tech School of Engineering and worked in the private sector for HDR. Clayton and his wife Sandy live in Round Rock. For recreation Clayton enjoys reading and League and Tournament Bowling.
Charles Graham
Charles is originally from Wichita Falls and worked in the TxDOT Wichita Falls Residency for three years before joining the U.S. Army where he served as a helicopter pilot for ten years. After leaving active duty he worked in the TxDOT Kerrville District Office and the Dallas District Maintenance Section prior to coming to the Aviation Division. Charles has a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle University, a commercial rotary wing pilot’s license, and continues to fly helicopters in the Army Reserve.