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Salem, Ore. -- Matthew Garrett has been appointed director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, effective Dec. 19, 2005. The appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. Interim Director Lorna Youngs will resume her position as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Garrett has served in several positions within ODOT since 1997, including chief of staff for the former director and as the Region 1 manager, which included the Portland area, for more than two years. Garrett, 47, holds a bachelor's degree in political science from George Washington University.

Seattle -- The University of Washington has hired Mike Purdy as contracts manager in the Capital Projects Office.

Purdy has 26 years of experience...