April 27, 2026

By Lane Kimble

A new leader in WisDOT’s Northwest Region carries decades of experience on many notable projects in the area.

Paul Conlin was named Northwest Region Deputy Director on Monday.

Conlin had been the region’s Project Development Section chief for the past eight years. He began working for WisDOT prior to graduating from UW-Platteville in 1993.

Conlin worked in the construction and traffic units in the early 90s and joined the WisDOT leadership team in 2000.

He has worked on many projects including the North Crossing, the US 53 Freeway, the River Falls Bypass, the Carmichael Interchange, and the St. Croix Crossing.

Conlin spent the last three years leading WisDOT’s portion of the Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project.

Conlin lives in Eau Claire with his wife, son, and daughter. He also has coached track and field at UW-Eau Claire for 31 years.

WTBA congratulates Conlin on his new role.