Governor Eliot Spitzer and Lieutenant Governor David Paterson today announced the appointment of Timothy J. Gilchrist to serve as Deputy Secretary for Economic Development and Infrastructure.

As Deputy Secretary for Economic Development and Infrastructure, Mr. Gilchrist will oversee the major economic development, infrastructure and transportation agencies and authorities in the state.

“Tim’s extensive policy background in transportation infrastructure makes him an excellent choice for this pivotal role,” said Governor Spitzer. “He thoroughly understands the state’s infrastructure network, its specific challenges and the investments that must be made to support future economic development.”

Mr. Gilchrist has served in the New York State Department of Transportation for over 25 years. Most recently, he was Chief of Transportation Strategy, where he provided leadership for coordinated, multimodal state transportation policies, plans, and strategies. In this position, he also supervised financial planning efforts for the Department, including the allocation of resources to regional offices and the management of public transportation operations and finances. From 2005 to 2006, Mr. Gilchrist served as Director of Downstate Transportation Strategy. Prior to that, he was Director of Planning and Strategy, where he served as the Department’s lead executive on border issues and was responsible for working with the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, Port Authority, and MTA on transportation plans for the redevelopment of Lower Manhattan.

While at the Department of Transportation, Mr. Gilchrist also served as Director of the Passenger Transportation Division, Director of the Transit Division, Assistant to the Commissioner and as Director of the Transportation Budgeting Bureau. Mr. Gilchrist earned his B.A. from the State University of New York at Oswego and his M.A. from Harvard University.

As Deputy Secretary for Economic Development and Infrastructure, Mr. Gilchrist's salary will be $155,000. This appointment does not require Senate confirmation.

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