Cory Binns

Chief Deputy Director

Chief Deputy Director Cory Binns brings more than three decades of experience in transportation engineering, construction, and operations, with extensive leadership experience across Caltrans and partner agencies. He is widely respected for his ability to lead complex organizations, deliver major infrastructure programs, and foster strong collaboration across disciplines and jurisdictions.

Most recently, Binns served as Retired Annuitant Director of Construction and Engineering at the San Diego Association of Governments, where he provided executive leadership for regional capital delivery and engineering programs. Prior to that, he worked as a Pre-Construction Manager of Alternative Delivery at Flatiron Construction, supporting innovative project delivery approaches.

Binns dedicated more than 20 years of service to Caltrans from 1999 to 2023, holding several senior leadership roles, including Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations, District 11 Director, and Corridor Manager. In these roles, he was responsible for statewide operational performance, district-level program delivery, and corridor-based planning and implementation. Earlier in his career, he held engineering and quality control positions in both the public and private sectors, including roles at West Coast General Corporation, Pountney and Associates, and Riverside County Flood Control.

In addition to his civilian service, Binns served in the U.S. Navy Reserve Civil Engineer Corps from 1998 to 2006.

Chief Deputy Director Binns holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Irvine.