Gregory Sauter, president of WGI, is a founder of Smart City Works, the world’s first infrastructure actuator. The firm focuses on accelerating infrastructure innovation and commercialization, bringing to life promising business ideas and helping companies catalyze and rethink civil infrastructure innovation -- helping meet the needs of 21st-century communities and their growing populations. He is also past president and chief executive of Crossroads Advisory, servicing infrastructure and technology companies by advancing executive leadership and transformative organizational outcomes, while focusing on culture, innovation, ethics, integrity, and authentic leadership. Gregory has 30 years in the engineering and construction industry; prior to founding Smart City Works, he enjoyed a 15-year career with AECOM as its executive vice president and chief corporate officer. He is past president and board chairman of Engineers Without Borders-USA, a global humanitarian nonprofit of 17,000 members, delivering 600+ global development projects in 40 countries while providing transformational life experiences to students and professionals. Gregory is a Professional Engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, a Master of Science degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Rutgers University.