(MSC News)--A more than 15-year employee of the Kansas Department of Transportation, is appointed to the role of Secretary for the agency.

Governor Laura Kelly, on Wednesday, announced that she has appointed Calvin Reed to the role. Reed has served as acting secretary since the departure of former Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz in December 2022.

Greg Schieber, the State Transportation Engineer, will serve as acting secretary starting June 25 until Reed is approved by the Kansas Senate Confirmation Oversight Committee. Once approved by the committee, Reed will begin duties as Secretary of Transportation and will be up for confirmation from the Kansas Senate during the 2024 legislative session.