Leadership

Our executive leadership team is comprised of dedicated and experienced professionals focused on serving the people of Ada County.

Meet the Leadership Team

Headshot of Ryan Head
Ryan Head is the director of the Ada County Highway District and oversees the day-to-day operation and management of the ACHD 
workforce. Director Head has spent 16 years as a professional planner and holds an advanced certificate in Transportation Planning, a certificate held by only about 100 people nationally, and is a proud member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. 

Stacey Spencer, Secretary of the Board

Stacey Spencer
Secretary of the Board
Executive Officer

Shari Knauss, Deputy Director of Human Resources

Shari Knauss
Chief of Staff

Justin Lucas, Deputy Director of Planning and Projects

Justin Lucas
Chief of Operations and Infrastructure

Steve Price, General Counsel

Steve Price
General Counsel

Shandy Lam
Chief of Communications

Jennifer Berenger, Ada County Highway District

Jennifer Berenger
Deputy Director
Business Operations

Sherwin Pestka, Treasurer
Sherwin Pestka
Deputy Director
Finance
Treasurer


Dyan Bevins
Deputy Director
Projects

Tom Otte
Deputy Director
Operations