Meet our Speaker
Randee W.T. Shields, P.E.
Director of Transportation Operations, TxDOT Houston District
Randee W.T. Shields, P.E. is the newly appointed Director of Transportation Operations for TxDOT’s Houston District, where she drives strategic initiatives to enhance mobility, safety, and innovation across one of the state’s most complex transportation networks. She leads programs that integrate advanced technologies, expand Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and deliver critical infrastructure improvements, including alternative intersections, illumination projects, and connected signal upgrades. Randee also oversees TxDOT’s operations at TranStar, positioning the district at the forefront of traffic management and emergency response.
With over two decades of engineering and leadership experience, Randee has held several key roles at TxDOT, allowing her to be a well-rounded diverse engineer. Her career includes serving as District Design Engineer, Area Engineer, Director of Construction, and Director of Transportation Operations in the Abilene District. These roles allowed her to champion safety initiatives aligned with TxDOT’s Road to Zero vision across several avenues. She is widely recognized for her expertise in program development, operational efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.
Randee’s influence extends beyond district operations. She played a pivotal role in supporting HB 1079, collaborates with metropolitan planning organizations, co-founded Connecting TxDOT Women, and serves as an adjunct instructor for TxDOT’s Area Engineer Program—mentoring future leaders in transportation. Before joining TxDOT, she managed a nationwide pavement rehabilitation program, overseeing design and construction across 30 states.
A proud Marine Corps spouse, Randee brings a global perspective shaped by living in multiple states and countries. She and her husband, Jimmy Shields, share six children, and two grandchildren. Two of her daughters are also TxDOT employees, and her two sons are currently serving in the military. Outside of work, Randee enjoys marathons, hiking, travel, and live music.