As a member of the Governor's Growth Team, the secretary worked closely with other state agencies to help Kansas seize economic opportunities.
As KTA Director, Secretary King's goals were to grow ridership, improve customer service and facilitate regional electronic tolling interoperability.
In August 2014, Secretary King was elected to a one-year term as president of the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO).
As head of the 10-state consortium, Secretary King focused on the seamless, state-to-state movement of freight in the region.
King left office on July 15, 2016 and was succeeded by Interim Secretary Richard Carlson, a former Kansas State Representative.