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Joseph Bertoni has more than 30 years of experience in transportation engineering, planning and administration with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).

Joe began his career with the NJDOT in 1988 in the Division of Bridge Design and has worked as a Project Manager in the Department's Capital Program Management unit where he was responsible for managing the design and construction of major bridge and highway projects. Prior to becoming Deputy Commissioner, Joe served as the NJDOT's Chief of Staff.

Joe received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Widener University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Andrew Tunnard joined NJDOT in July 2011 where he served as the Executive Director, Operations before his promotion to Assistant Commissioner, Operations in April 2014.

Andrew is a retired Navy Commander where he served for more than 22 years in both active duty and reserve duty assignments. During his military career he was involved in Operation Desert Storm; Operation Restore Hope (Somalia); Operation Enduring Freedom and the Haitian earthquake relief efforts. Andrew also has more than 13 years of private sector managerial experience where his responsibilities included running operations domestically and internationally.

As Assistant Commissioner of Transportation Operations Systems and Support Andrew is responsible for more than 1,600 personnel and more than 25,000 pieces of equipment to maintain NJDOT's transportation infrastructure.

Andrew received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the Virginia Military Institute and his Masters in Business Administration from Marywood University.

Michael Russo was appointed to the position of Assistant Commissioner in August 2017. Mike is responsible for managing approximately 260 employees in the Divisions of Statewide Planning; Multimodal Services; Local Aid and Economic Development, Major Access Permits and Outdoor Advertising; and Environmental Resources.

Mike has 40 years with NJDOT beginning his career as a Civil Engineer Trainee in a Regional Design Office working primarily as a Project Manager on roadway reconstruction and grade separation projects along the Route 1 corridor. More recently Mike served as Director of Local Aid and Economic Development responsible for the Department’s $530 million Local Aid program. Earlier in his career Mike served in a variety of management roles in roadway and geometric design, Local Aid, and project planning and development.

Mike received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Miami.

Parth Oza was appointed to the position of Assistant Commissioner, Capital Program Management (CPM) in January 2023. Prior to his current appointment he was the Acting Assistant Commissioner, CPM since July 2022. As a key member of the New Jersey Department of Transportation's senior leadership team, he is charged with delivering an annual Capital Program valued at $600 Million plus in state and federal projects as well as overseeing a work force of over 1,300 employees in six Divisions within CPM. He is responsible for leading an active Construction Program valued at $5 Billion with 250 plus active Highway and Bridge construction projects. He also serves as one of two Deputy State Transportation Engineers of the Department. He previously served in various roles in the Division of Transportation Operations Systems and Support.

In 2012 Parth received a Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering degree from Rutgers University and a Master of Business and Science (MBS), Engineering Management degree from Rutgers University, Professional Science Master's Program in 2021.

He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New Jersey.

Justin Braz currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant Commissioner for Transportation Policy at the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT). Prior to his role at DOT, Justin was Governor Murphy’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs. He has also served as Senior Advisor to Murphy for Governor and the New Jersey Democratic State Committee 2021, Labor Director for Victory 2017 and was Chief of Staff to Assembly Budget Chairman Gary S. Schaer from 2013 until August 2017. He also was the New Jersey Political Coordinator for 1199 SEIU and Chief of Staff to Assemblywoman Annette Quijano. Additionally, Braz is a national board member and a founding member of the New Jersey Chapter of the New Leaders Council, a leadership and professional development organization. He was the former Chairman of the State House Commission as the Governor’s representative. Locally, he serves on the Bordentown City Planning and Zoning Board and as the Governor’s Representative on the Rowan College at Burlington County Board of Trustees. Braz is a graduate of Penn State University.