The Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGC NYS), New York’s leading statewide construction industry organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Wiser, P.E. as Vice President of Transportation Services. Wiser brings more than 30 years of extensive experience in the transportation and construction sector, primarily with the New York State Department of Transportation.

“I am very excited to continue working in the construction industry supporting the AGC members as they work through many of the technical challenges keeping project’s moving forward to bring them to completion on time, within budget and safely,” said Wiser.

Most recently serving as Regional Director for Region 9 at NYSDOT, Wiser was responsible for guiding a team of 700-800 employees, showcasing his strong leadership skills and deep understanding of New York State's transportation infrastructure. A proven problem-solver, Tom’s tenure as Regional Construction Engineer, where he managed projects ranging from $100 to $350 million, underscores his expertise in ensuring quality, compliance, and economic efficiency in large-scale construction projects.

Wiser's impressive career includes significant roles such as Resident Engineer for Broome and Otsego Counties, where he was instrumental in maintaining and optimizing transportation assets and operations. His commitment to project excellence is evident in his work as Engineer-in-Charge on major reconstruction projects and installations across New York State.

A Clarkson University alumnus, Wiser holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and an Associate in Science in Engineering Science from Broome Community College. His career is marked by a consistent pursuit of excellence and innovation in transportation engineering and management.

As Vice President of Transportation Services at AGC NYS, Wiser will leverage his extensive experience and knowledge to advance the organization’s mission of advocating for the construction industry and ensuring the highest standards in transportation construction projects across New York State. His appointment is a testament to AGC NYS's commitment to bringing seasoned leadership and expertise to the forefront of the industry.

“We are very pleased to welcome Tom Wiser to our team of highly experienced and dedicated professionals,” said Mike Elmendorf, President & CEO of AGC NYS. “His remarkable track record at NYSDOT and his profound understanding of the complexities of large-scale construction projects in New York make him an invaluable addition to the stellar AGC NYS staff and will enhance the service, expertise and guidance it provides to New York’s leading contractors.”

We are pleased to announce that Karen Morrison is also rejoining the AGC NYS team on a temporary, part-time basis as Senior Advisor for Transportation Services to engage directly with NYSDOT during the period that Mr. Wiser continues to be precluded from doing so by New York State ethics requirements.

Tom can be reached at twiser@agcnys.org.

Karen can be reached at morrison@agcnys.org.