T.J. Dill, a native Oklahoman, earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Oklahoma State University in 2011. He began his career with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation as a drafting technician while in school and joined the agency full‑time as an Engineer in Training upon graduation.

Dill served as Resident Engineer in Enid in 2013 and in Yukon in 2015. He contributed to several major initiatives, including the I‑40 Crosstown reconstruction, and led the team responsible for the emergency rehabilitation of Oklahoma City’s Belle Isle Bridge. In 2017, he became the Assistant District Engineer for District 4, overseeing maintenance and construction activities across the Oklahoma City metro area.

From 2018 to 2020, Dill served as Regional Director for a civil engineering consulting firm. He then joined the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, holding roles including Director of Construction, Chief Engineer, and ultimately Deputy Director.

Since 2024, Dill has served as Chief Engineer for ODOT, leading statewide engineering and operational functions. He was appointed Interim Executive Director by Gov. Stitt to take effect Nov. 1, 2026, following the retirement of former Executive Director Tim Gatz.

Dill is originally from El Reno and currently resides in Yukon with his wife and three children.