John Trotta is the Midwest Region Executive at WSP in the U.S. In this role, he is responsible for steering the operations and growth of all WSP’s business lines in the region toward the objective of enabling WSP to be the preferred and trusted choice for clients, employees and partners.
Additionally, John will continue to engage in a leadership role with WSP’s national Inclusion and Diversity Council, mentor/protégé programs and the Developing Professional Network. He also serves in a strategic advisory role focused on project teaming and key client accounts and will continue as a member of the government affairs team.
John joined the firm in 2006 as a regional business manager. Most recently, he served as Midwest district leader responsible for growth and oversight of operations across the district. Prior to joining WSP, he served in multiple leadership and development roles during his 22 years with the Chicago Transit Authority.
John is a graduate of Roosevelt University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was awarded the Italian American Executives of Transportation Man of the Year Award, and the Community Service Award from the Illinois chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies. He earned the 2022 Excellence in Leadership Award from SOS Children’s Villages Illinois where he is currently a board member and fundraising chair for its Evening of Hope.
