Our people

Sam is the Chief Executive of the U.S. East and Latin America (LATAM) Region at AECOM. In this role, he is responsible for delivering on the company’s strategy, overseeing day-to-day operations and driving long-term growth across all regional business units, including Environment, Transportation, Water, Program and Project Management, and Buildings + Places.
Sam brings more than 30 years of experience in infrastructure and operations, including 11 years at AECOM. He most recently served as Transportation Regional Business Line Leader for the New York Metro area, overseeing highways, transit, aviation, and ports initiatives. Before joining AECOM, Sam spent 20 years with the South Jersey Transportation Authority, overseeing capital programs, regional mobility initiatives and economic development projects.
Sam currently serves on numerous boards and committees, including the Regional Plan Association; NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy; and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s Transportation Committee, which he chairs. He is also involved in the American Council of Engineering Companies; Utility & Transportation Contractors Association; International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association; Walter Rand Institute; Southern New Jersey Development Council; and the Regional Plan Association’s New Jersey Committee, among others.
In 2013, Sam received the Senator Walter Rand Eagle Award from the New Jersey Alliance for Action for his years of leadership in New Jersey. He earned his Civil Engineering degree from Temple University and is a licensed professional engineer in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Aneesh leads our energy market in New York and New Jersey, overseeing project delivery, strategy and growth, and client relations. Over the past decade, Aneesh’s professional progression includes roles as an energy engineer, project engineer and project manager. He has delivered multiple energy projects and programs, including collaborations with the New York Housing Authority and the New York Power Authority. He focuses on energy optimization and efficiency, grid modernization, transportation decarbonization, and adoption of renewables and future fuels. In centering his work on energy transition, decarbonization and conservation, Aneesh is dedicated to embracing forward-looking energy practices. engineering department. A champion of equitable engagement and inclusion, Denise serves on AECOM’s global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) Steering Committee, in addition to serving on boards and committees with WTS International; the Women Builders Council; Columbia University’s Center for Buildings, Infrastructure and Public Space; and the New York Institute of Technology’s School of Architecture & Design.

Chris is a senior vice president responsible for our Program Management services across New York and New Jersey. His 30-plus years of diverse experience includes the management and implementation of design and construction for major capital programs in the region, spanning the buildings, transportation, water and environmental markets. As his career progressed from resident engineer to project manager and senior program manager, along the way he developed expertise in program management, design development, construction management and inspection — all with an eye on ensuring attentive client delivery. Chris is a registered professional engineer, a designated Design/Build professional and a LEED-accredited professional.

Anil has 40 years of experience largely focused on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), North America’s largest transportation network, where he spent 32 years managing megaprojects that have shaped transportation in New York City, including Second Ave Phase 1 and the 63rd Street Connection. As the former Program Executive of the Second Avenue Subway, he oversaw one of the most complex and significant infrastructure undertakings in the NYC region’s history. Since joining AECOM in 2017, he has continued to deliver multiple transformative projects that have shaped the New York Metro region. Anil will continue to drive and strengthen our strategy across New York Metro and will bring opportunities to broaden AECOM’s relationships, positioning the current team for further success.

John serves as Vice President and Managing Principal for AECOM’s Buildings + Places team in New Jersey, as well as Higher Education Lead for the New York Metro region. In his 25-plus years of industry experience, John has played a pivotal role in delivering infrastructure and higher education projects, including state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. He is deeply committed to understanding client needs and fostering innovation through his leadership of the region’s architects, in addition to AECOM’s commercial, education and technology practices. His oversight also includes collaborations with state and local agencies. A passionate mentor, John dedicates himself to developing the next generation of architects and engineers while ensuring that every project reflects AECOM’s commitment to excellence.

Paul leads our water market in New York and New Jersey, where he is charged with nurturing our client relationships and determining our strategy and growth goals for the water business. Paul is also the Client Account Manager for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the agency responsible for supplying over one billion gallons per day of drinking water to the city and treating over a billion gallons per day of wastewater through its 14 wastewater treatment plants. In his career spanning over 35 years, Paul has worked on many noteworthy water and wastewater projects, including the Deer Island Sewage Treatment Plant, the centerpiece of the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority’s program to protect Boston Harbor; the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center in Atlanta, a tertiary treatment facility; and the U.S. Agency for International Development’s expansion of the wastewater collection system in Alexandria, Egypt.