Kane County DOT Promotes Candi Thomas to Chief of Design

Kane County Connects Staff - KDOT Media Release 5/1/2026 9:00AM

The Kane County Division of Transportation has promoted Candi Thomas to chief of design. Thomas, who joined the department in 2015, previously served as a project manager and senior project manager. With more than 25 years of experience in transportation infrastructure engineering, she has made a significant impact across the county.

Under her leadership, KDOT’s pavement preservation program has improved average countywide pavement condition ratings from a grade C to an A. She has also managed several major projects, including the Dauberman Road Extension (constructed in 2024), the Randall Road & IL Route 72 intersection improvements currently under construction, and the Randall Road & Big Timber intersection improvements scheduled for letting later this year.

In addition, Candi has led key engineering studies such as the Tyrell Road Corridor (Raymond to Mason) and the French to Harmony Corridor Extension, along with numerous other projects and task orders.

Congratulations to Candi on this well-deserved promotion as she continues to help lead KDOT’s projects into the future.

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