VHB is pleased to welcome Sharon Tepper, AICP, as the Northeast Transportation Planning Lead. Based in New York City, Sharon will guide the growth of VHB’s transportation planning practice across the region, advancing projects that connect people, strengthen communities, and support long-term economic vitality.
With more than 25 years of experience, Sharon has shaped some of the most complex and impactful planning initiatives in the Northeast. She most recently served as Director of Infrastructure Planning for Amtrak’s Gateway Program, where she advanced critical capacity and station planning initiatives at Penn Station and led collaborative efforts to enhance one of the nation's busiest transit hubs. In addition to her work on Penn Station, Sharon founded Art at Amtrak, an internationally recognized public art program that brought new visibility and vibrancy to stations along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor and National Network.
At VHB, Sharon will provide leadership in strategic planning, client engagement, and project delivery, enhancing the firm’s ability to deliver innovative, sustainable transportation solutions across the Northeast. Her work will help shape infrastructure that enhances mobility, supports economic growth, and improves quality of life for people and communities.
“Sharon’s proven leadership, market knowledge, collaborative approach, and deep relationships will strengthen our ability to deliver transformative projects that benefit people across the Northeast,” said Joe Pizzurro, VHB’s Northeast Regional Manager. “We are excited to welcome her and look forward to the impact she will make.”
Sharon holds a bachelor’s degree in design and environmental analysis from Cornell University, as well as a master’s degree in urban planning from Harvard University Graduate School of Design. She is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners and is active on the American Planning Association New York Metro Chapter’s Transportation Committee and other civic organizations.
