Mon–Fri: 8am – 4:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Commissioners
The five-person board is appointed by the Genesee County Board of Commissioners to provide the organizational direction and policy guidance for the Road Commission. Commissioners serve six-year terms. The Board meets at 10 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted on the calendar) at the Road Commission’s administrative office.
Reggie Smith
Chairperson
Term expires:
December 31, 2028
(810) 767-4920 ext. 303
After serving 43 years, Reggie Smith retired from General Motors in 2020. He was elected the first African American President of UAW Local 659, leading more than 3,000 members and over 10,000 retirees. Smith’s long history of public services includes being a member of the Coalition of Black Trades Unionists, a member of the NAACP, the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Crossover Outreach Ministries, a board member of the Genesee County Planning Commission, Precinct Delegate for the Democratic Party, and Chairman of the Urban League of Flint Board of Directors. He received the Daniel J. Hoffman Outstanding Achievement Award, the UAW Walter Phillip Reuther Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award, and the 2017 Genesee District Library Award of Excellence.
Denise Smith Allen, Ph.D.
Vice Chairperson
Term expires:
December 31, 2027
(810) 767-4920 ext. 295
Dr. Denise Smith Allen says, "Life learning is my mantra. With that, God has given me the opportunity to retire from a job that gave me great satisfaction, co-author six books, operate two businesses, and have a wonderful, supportive husband and family."
Her educational background includes attending Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania where she received her BA in Criminal Justice Administration and a Master of Public Administration with a specialization in Criminal Justice from the University of Michigan - Flint. She completed her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice through Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dr. Denise is the past co-chair of the Leadership and Professional Development Committee of Walden University's Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success. Her professional career includes working for the Michigan Department of Corrections as a Parole/Probation Agent for 32 years, retiring in 2019.
Her business, Allen Consulting and Research, works with justice-involved men, women, and adolescents. She has worked with individuals, provided workshops, given conference presentations, and conducted focus groups at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center.
Three D Dynasty, LLC. is a family business she spearheads. Through AirBNB, her family owns the "Legacy House 4 Bedroom Bed & Breakfast" in Ghana, West Africa where friends and family from around the globe have the opportunity to stay in an authentic, peaceful space for vacation or educational purposes.
She is the immediate past President of Motherly Intercession which provides a continuum of services to children of incarcerated parents. Dr. Allen is an online Adjunct Professor for National Louis University in Chicago where she teaches a variety of criminal justice courses.
Dr. Allen served on numerous boards and commissions before moving to Flint Township including the Flint City Wide Advisory Council, the Flint Human Relations Commission, the Flint Housing Commission, and the Flint Planning Commission.
Upcoming Meetings
Cathy Lane
Commissioner
Term expires:
December 31, 2026
(810) 767-4920 ext. 233
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Term expires:
December 31, 2026
(810) 767-4920 ext. 233
Commissioner Cathy Lane was born and raised in the City of Detroit. She graduated from the University of Detroit College of Commerce and Finance with a Bachelor of Arts in business. She moved to Grand Blanc Township in 1970 where she has raised five children and has been actively involved in multiple community organizations. She served the City of Bloomfield Hills as Executive Assistant, Deputy Clerk to the City Manager and City Clerk. In 2017, the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce honored her with their Citizen of the Year award.
Joe Massey
Commissioner
Term expires:
December 31, 2030
(810) 347-6607
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Term expires:
December 31, 2030
(810) 347-6607
Joe Massey is a long-time resident of Genesee County having resided in Grand Blanc Township. Massey enlisted in the United States Army where he operated heavy-duty vehicles in Vietnam. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University and MBA from Walsh College. Massey was an engineer for NASA and the aerospace industry. He retired from General Motors where he worked in engineering, Computer-Aided Design, and asset management. He was elected to serve as a Grand Blanc Township Trustee for four years.
Chris Gehringer
Commissioner
Term expires:
December 31, 2028
(810) 767-4920 ext. 248
After 34 years working in the construction industry, Chris Gehringer retired as superintendent and estimator. Gehringer also taught builder’s licensing and law at Baker College. He also has a long history of public service, serving as Clayton Township Trustee, Treasurer, and Supervisor for ten years. In addition, Gehringer was President of Genesee County MTA, Vice Chair of the 911 Board, Chairman of the Genesee County Land Bank Citizens Advisory Committee, Secretary of Genesee County Brownfield Authority, Clayton Township’s representative at the Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance, and a member of the Swartz Creek Area Fire Board. Gehringer has been married for 31 years and has six children, 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. In his free time, Gehringer enjoys scuba diving.