Profile on Sandy Wilson

I have been with the Department of Transportation for about 3 months now. I chose to work with the Department of Transportation because I thought, correctly as it turns out, that it would be a very rewarding career. As Program Manager I am responsible for the alcohol program, which includes addressing underage drinking issues, teen court, and working with law enforcement to do Saturation Patrols and checkpoints. I also work with law enforcement on equipment needs such as radar units and video camera surveillance systems and training. My goal in this position is to help create a solid statewide program to deter underage drinking. I really like the people I work with and I enjoy coming to work everyday and going home every night feeling as though I can make a difference.

Prior to working with the DOT I worked for twelve years with the State Tax Department, auditing tax returns and enforcing nonresident compliance. Educationally, I have an Associate Degree from Bismarck State College, am presently taking a Project Management course, and would next like to pursue my Bachelor's Degree.

My husband, Clyde, and I have been married for 21 years and have three children: Justin (20), Chase (18), and Jenise (14). I have also been recently blessed with a grandchild. It is largely because of my children that I initially became a traffic safety advocate. I also have a dog, Rambo, and a cat, Mel. We all love to hunt, fish, boat, and spend time together, especially family dinners.

In my free time I like to read, walk, go boating, and watch football, basketball, and a little baseball. I just really like summer and all of the fun things there are to do. On the other hand, I really dislike cold weather and shoveling snow.