Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program Administrator
Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program
Vancouver, WA, United States
Gregory "Greg" C. Johnson is the Program Administrator for the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program. In his role, Johnson jointly represents both the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Washington State Department of Transportation to lead the bi-state IBR program in replacing the aging Interstate Bridge across the Columbia River with a seismically resilient, multimodal structure that provides improved mobility for people, goods and services.
Johnson has a proven history of effective transportation leadership in both the private and public sectors, including more than 20 years as a senior executive in the transportation industry. Through this work, he has demonstrated the ability to successfully set strategic direction, lead high-performing teams, innovate practices, manage budgets, and strengthen partnerships. Johnson has worked on major infrastructure projects in both Maryland and Michigan, including early involvement on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project to cross the Detroit River between the United States and Canada.
Johnson is a licensed professional engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Masters of Public Administration from Western Michigan University. Most recently, he served as a Senior Vice President at WSP USA, one of the nation's largest engineering firms, as the National Director for Construction Management & Services in Michigan. Prior to working in the private sector, he served as the State Highway Administrator for the Maryland Department of Transportation, and as the Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Johnson assumed his position with the IBR program in July 2020, having moved to the Portland metropolitan area from Michigan. He is leading the IBR program using a transparent, data-driven process that prioritizes equity, inclusion and two-way communication with the community.
Disclosure information not submitted.
Centering Equity Within the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM MT