The organizational structure of the SJTA reflects the expanded services and departments of the Authority as follows: 

The Board of Commissioners – The Authority's responsibilities are carried out by a board of seven commissioners appointed by the Governor and two cabinet officers serving ex-officio: the Commissioner of Transportation (a voting member), and the Commissioner of New Jersey Economic Development Authority (non-voting).  The Executive Director reports to the Board of Commissioners. 

The Executive Department is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Atlantic City Expressway, the Atlantic City International Airport, and Transportation Services. Other duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing all departmental activity, strategic planning, maintaining rules and regulations, and establishing policy initiatives and goals to advance the Authority's mission.  This is done in accordance with the SJTA's Core Values, current legislation, Executive Orders, and within the framework of its enabling legislation. 

The SJTA is also the administrative host to the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO). The SJTPO is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serving Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties in southern New Jersey.  The SJTPO serves as a technical resource, provides access to funding, and works to provide a regional approach to address transportation planning and engineering issues. 

The Executive Department is overseen by the Executive Director, Stephen F. Dougherty.  Reporting directly to Mr. Dougherty are David Zappariello, Chief of Staff, James Sullivan, Chief Field Operations Officer, Paul Heck, Chief Administrative Officer, and Karen Davis, Chief Financial Officer. 

The nine other departments of the SJTA include:

The Airport Department oversees all Atlantic City International Airport operations including airfield standards and procedures, FAA regulations, terminal safety and security, airline tenant and business opportunities, and maintenance and service to the 955,947 passengers who used the airport in 2022.  Timothy Kroll, Airport Director, oversees the department. 

The Business Administration Department oversees business management, human resources, manages the Out-of-Home Advertising Program for billboards located on the Atlantic City Expressway, and economic development. Colleen Hackett, Director of Business Administration, oversees the department.  

The Engineering Department is responsible for the design and construction of capital projects and environmental mitigation on the Atlantic City Expressway and the Atlantic City International Airport. Stephen M. Mazur, Director of Engineering and Chief Engineer oversees the department. 

The Operations Department is responsible for operating the Atlantic City Expressway.  This includes (but is not limited to) maintenance and upkeep of the roadway, traveler information systems, fleet, management of State Police operations for the Expressway, and the Emergency Service Patrol (ESP). Nelson W. Wiest, Director of Operations, oversees this department. 

The Finance Department is responsible for the budget, capital program and all accounting, purchasing, and treasury functions of the Authority as well as payroll and debt management.  It is also responsible for directing all financial transactions undertaken by the Authority such as debt issuance, refinancing, and long and short-term investments.  Karen Davis, Director of Finance and Treasurer, oversees the department. 

The Enterprise Information Department develops, operates, and maintains the software, hardware, and information systems of the SJTA.  This includes all finance and administrative information systems, the Wide Area Network (WAN) that connects the facilities, and all software and hardware programs and processes.  Joeseph Mahoney, Enterprise Information Services Manager, oversees the department. 

The Tolls Technology Department is tasked with the management and maintenance of the Authority’s electronic toll collection system, E-ZPass operations, and the implementation of All-Electronic Tolling. The department also resolves patron E-ZPass concerns including transponders, missed tolls, and violations. Joel T. Falk, Director of Transportation Technology, oversees the department. 

The Marketing & Communications Department informs the public of Authority news and handles all media relations.  The department is responsible for the development of general SJTA events, general marketing and roadway advertising campaigns. The department also handles the release of public information, relays OPRA requests to the appropriate officer, and fosters public relations through events, publications, promotions, outreach programs and community relations. David Zappariello, Chief of Staff, oversees the department. 



The Transportation Services Department operates routes that focus on increasing accessibility to employment opportunities in areas underserved by public transportation.  This department also provides shuttle services via shared services agreements with several universities, counties and corporations. Highlighting its community service function, the department facilitates a robust home-delivered meals program in Camden County. The operations are funded by grants and employer contributions and serve Atlantic, Camden, and Gloucester Counties.  Dominic D’Amico, Director of Transportation Services, oversees the department.