​Neil Thomson

Deputy Executive Director
Chief Engineer

Neil Thomson was appointed Chief Engineer and Deputy Executive Director of the Authority in 2024. Previously, he served as Director of Engineering and Roadway Maintenance beginning in February 2012. Prior to that, Neil served as Construction Manager since 2003 when he oversaw the E-470/I-70 Interchange project, Segment I widening and the new interchanges at Chambers Road and Jamaica Street.

In recent years, Neil has overseen adding the new Quebec Street interchange in Thornton as well as widening 15 miles of E-470 between Parker Road and I-70 to maintain a good level of service for our customers.

Prior to working at the Authority, Neil was Utility Engineer at RTD in Denver and a Project Engineer for the Highway Department in Edinburgh, Scotland. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the Heriot-Watt University, Scotland and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Colorado.