Trusted Voices Backing Ethical Infrastructure
These endorsements reflect the shared urgency and ethical conviction behind Ethical Infrastructure. From national leaders to local officials, educators to engineers, each voice here recognizes that public works aren’t just technical—they’re moral. Their words affirm the deep need for systems that serve with clarity, care, and justice.
Filter endorsements by type or book to explore how respected leaders and experts are supporting the future of ethical public systems.
Angie Schmitt
Author, Right of Way
Owner/Principal, 3MPH Planning & Consulting
Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Engineer, Planner, and Founder of Strong Towns
Author of Strong Towns and Confessions of a Recovering Engineer
Jeff Gahan
Mayor
City of New Albany, Indiana
Jeff Speck
City Planner and Urban Designer
Author of Walkable City and Walkable City Rules
Ray LaHood
Member of Congress
1995–2008
Secretary of Transportation
2009–2013
Suresh Immanuel, Ph.D.
Schroeder Family Dean and Professor
College of Business and Engineering
University of Evansville
Wes Christmas, PE
President & CEO, Clark Dietz, Inc.
William Morrish
Professor Emeritus
Urban Ecologies, Parsons School of Design
The New School University
Zhihui Sun, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
University of Louisville