Executive Team Profiles
Laura Rubio-Cornejo, General Manager
Laura Rubio-Cornejo joined the City of Los Angeles in 2023 as General Manager of the Department of Transportation, bringing with her extensive experience in municipal, regional and state government. As the General Manager, Laura leads a multi-disciplinary department responsible for advancing the safe and efficient multi-modal movement of people and goods within the City.
Prior to joining the City of Los Angeles, Laura served as the Director of Transportation for the City of Pasadena and as Deputy Executive Officer of Countywide Planning with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).
Laura received a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College. During her downtime, you can find Laura lost in a good book, shuttling her kiddos from one event to another or enjoying a nice dinner with her husband and friends.
Yesenia Arias, Chief of Staff
As Chief of Staff, Yesenia Arias oversees the Bureau of Equity and Employee Performance spearheading key initiatives such as the development of the Department’s five-year Strategic Plan, implementation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, advancing employee development, and supporting the Executive Team in various capacities. With two decades of experience in both the public and private sectors of transportation, Yesenia brings a wealth of expertise in strategic planning and collaborative engagement. Prior to joining LADOT Director of Community Relations for the Metro Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority where she played a pivotal role in fostering partnerships and facilitating project milestones. She received her bachelor's degree in public administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Daniel E. Mitchell, P.E., Assistant General Manager - Project Delivery & Operations
Dan Mitchell is chief engineer for LADOT, where he has served the public for 20 years.
Brian Hale, Chief - Parking Enforcement & Traffic Control
Chief Brian Hale has a diverse law enforcement background that spans over 35 years. Throughout his law enforcement career, Brian has been lauded for his investigative acumen, interpersonal skills, and his ability to achieve successful outcomes. Since joining LADOT In 2012, Brian has led the organization with integrity and helped strengthen the working relationships with other public safety partners. He possesses a deep respect for the work of Traffic Officers and greatly values the essential services Department of Transportation personnel provide to the residents and visitors of Los Angeles.
Jay Kim, P.E., Assistant General Manager - Mobility Management
Jay Kim has over 26 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering with the City of Los Angeles. Jay has managed the transportation review of large-scale development projects, including Playa Vista, LAX Master Plan, and NBC Universal.
Tomas Carranza, Assistant General Manager and Chief Technology Officer
Tomas has over 30 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering with the City of Los Angeles. He has led the teams that delivered award-winning programs including the Vehicle Miles Traveled guidelines, Pandemic Travel Behavior Study, and the Zero Emission Delivery Zone program as well as the LADOT Mobility Investment Program, an advanced planning effort that has helped the City successfully secure over $500 million in grant funds for projects that advance safety, sustainability, and equity objectives.
Makenzi Rasey, Assistant General Manager of External Affairs
Makenzi has a decade of experience advocating for safe, equitable, sustainable transportation policies in California. Through her engagement and coalition building, LADOT has delivered transformative safety and mobility projects, developed new regulatory programs, successfully advocated for safer speed limit setting policies in Sacramento, and implemented new digital tools to ensure safe and equitable services in Los Angeles.
Kevin Minne, P.E., Assistant General Manager - Office of Administrative Services
Since joining the City in 2004, Kevin has served in positions at the Department of Transportation and Department of Public Works developing and delivering a variety of grant funded street, bridge, and sidewalk repair projects with an emphasis on non-motorized transportation and multi-benefit projects. During this time he also oversaw the deployment of enterprise asset management and GIS systems along with other modernization efforts. Kevin holds a bachelor's degree from UCLA and is a licensed Civil and Traffic Engineer. In his free time, he coaches Little League baseball and spends time listening to good music and playing guitar.
Linda Evans, Chief Management Analyst and Director of Field Services
Linda Evans has over 37 years of service with the City of Los Angeles, She is currently serving as a Chief Management Analyst and Director of Field Services for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation. In her role as a Director of Field Services, she is a part of the Executive Team and oversees a staff of approximately 300 that ensures that Traffic Signal Systems, Street Signs, and Markings are properly maintained and operating effectively throughout the City of Los Angeles. Linda also oversees all issues of the Field Service Bureau including Personnel, Training, Budget, and Contracts. Before accepting the role of Director of Field Services, Linda has served in several divisions at LADOT including Parking Enforcement, Material Services, Transit, Preferential Parking and Parking Management.
Linda’s philosophy is that people should be well taken care of in the workplace. Her managerial skills have been described as unmatched and unparalleled. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Ca, Riverside, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University Dominguez Hills. Linda also holds a California Public Employers Labor Relations Academy Masters Certification (CLRM).