Joe Willhite
Division President, Transportation
Wilhite directs the strategic vision, growth, and delivery of GFT’s national transportation business, guiding integrated solutions across highways, public transit, tolling, freight, and zero-emissions mobility.

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With more than two decades in the transportation industry, Joe Wilhite has led large-scale programs spanning corridor planning, project finance, multimodal transit, and regional transportation strategy. He is recognized for bringing strategic clarity to complex programs, aligning innovation with client priorities, and delivering results that balance fiscal responsibility, community needs, and long-term system performance.
As GFT’s transportation leader, Wilhite is committed to driving solutions that deliver measurable value, foster collaboration, and shape a connected, sustainable transportation future across North America. He works closely with clients, agencies, and partners to ensure every project advances mobility, resilience, and opportunity for the communities GFT serves.
Wilhite’s career has included senior roles such as chief operating officer and central region president at leading consulting firms, where he oversaw operations across more than 15 states. These experiences give him a deep understanding of both strategic growth and hands-on project delivery.
As GFT’s transportation leader, Wilhite is committed to driving solutions that deliver measurable value, foster collaboration, and shape a connected, sustainable transportation future across North America.
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