Caroline Decker, MBA
Chief Government Affairs Officer
Decker brings over 30 years of leadership experience in government affairs and strategic communications, with a focus on infrastructure policy, public funding, and regulatory engagement.

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A results-driven advocate and strategic advisor, Caroline Decker leads GFT’s government relations and public-sector engagement efforts. Her work strengthens the firm’s relationships with Congress, the White House, and federal agencies, empowering clients to advance their infrastructure priorities through effective policy alignment and funding support.
Decker has held senior roles in both the public and private sectors, including positions at the U.S. House of Representatives, Amtrak, WSP, and in the transportation, energy, and water markets. She is known for developing successful legislative strategies, building bipartisan partnerships, and navigating the complex intersection of infrastructure delivery and public policy.
A respected voice in the transportation and infrastructure sectors, Decker has guided organizations through transformative policy shifts, secured major project funding, and fostered long-standing relationships with decision-makers at every level of government.
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