J. Michael Patterson is a former Director of the

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. Patterson was appointed ODOT Director by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission in March 2013, succeeding retiring Director

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Career

Mike Patterson earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Master's degree in Finance from the

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. Patterson first worked for the

(then known as the State Highway Department) in 1970 as a summer intern. His father worked in ODOT's planning division from 1961 to 1987. Patterson joined the Department full time as Deputy Comptroller in 1980 before being promoted to Department Comptroller in 1984. In 1999 he was named Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, serving in that capacity until 2010. In 2010 he was promoted to Deputy Director/Chief Financial Officer of ODOT, the Department's third highest ranking official.

Personal life

Patterson and his wife Joy live in

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. They have two daughters and five granddaughters.

References

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