Politics: Neil L. Wagoner, 1980, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: May 7, 1980 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Former Winn Resident Appointed to State Office

Neil L. Wagoner, a former resident of Winnfield, was recently appointed by
Governor Dave Treen to head the Office of Highways in the Louisiana Department
of Transportation and Development, with responsibility for all highway
related matters.

Mr. Wagoner is a 1954 graduate of Winnfield High School and a 1961 graduate of
Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.  A
21 year career employee, Mr. Wagoner has attained extensive experience in
highway planning, design, construction, and administration.   He first became
interested in a highway career through summer employment while a student in
college in 1956, 1957, and 1958.  Upon graduation in 1961, Mr. Wagoner moved
to Baton Rouge to pursue his highway career and accepted a position in the
road design section with responsibility for the design of major highways.

In subsequent years he advanced through various engineering ranks to Assistant
Contracts Engineer in 1968, to Assistant Road Design Engineer in 1974, to
Highway Needs, Priorities, and Programs in 1975, to Assistant to the Assistant
Secretary of Office of Highways in 1978, with responsibility for serving
as the technical advisor to the Joint Legislative Committee on Transportation,
Highways, and Public Works.  Mr. Wagoner held that position at the time of his
recent gubernatorial appointment.

The new Assistant Secretary controls a system of highways and bridges totaling
over 16,000 miles with a work force of over 7,000 people.

Mr. Wagoner is the son of Mrs. R. L. Wagoner and the late Mr. R. L. Wagoner. 
He is married to the former Martha Barton, daughter of Reverend and Mrs. E. B.
Barton of Winnfield and they have three children, Cheri, Barry, and Joey. 
They reside in Baton Rouge.