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O’Hair , O'Brien and DeFoe capture CalSTA awards

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For CT News, February 2025
Award-winner Tom O'Hair (wearing glasses) is flanked, from left, by CalSTA Undersecretary Mark Tollefson, Caltrans Director Tony Tavares and CalSTA Secretary Toks Omishakin.
Headquarters photo
Dan DeFoe
Daniel DeFoe with Tollefson, Tavares and Omishakin
Jim O'Brien
Jim O'Brien with Tollefson, Tavares and Omishakin

From the Division of Maintenance

Tom O'Hair has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious CalSTA Secretary’s Keystone Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Build.ca.gov website and the CASTA Accomplishments Report.

Jim O’Brien and Daniel DeFoe of Headquarters Public Affairs also received Keystone Awards. Lee Haber, District 7’s chief safety officer; Jason Tipton, District 3’s maintenance area superintendent; and Bryan Wizenread, District 9’s deputy district director of maintenance, received the Secretary’s Leadership Award.

The Build.ca.gov website, is now a vital resource for tracking the state’s infrastructure projects, providing real-time updates and critical information to Californians. Additionally, the CASTA Accomplishments Report, a comprehensive document that showcases the progress and impact of CalSTA’s initiatives and progress of its departments and organizations.

This award recognizes Tom for his exemplary work and for his dedication to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of California's transportation system. His contributions reflect the core values of CalSTA and Caltrans and serve as an inspiration to his colleagues and peers.