Board of Directors
James R. Royer
Mr. Royer currently serves as Vice Chairman of AECOM. Prior to being named Vice Chairman, Mr. Royer served as Chief Operating Officer from 2005 until March of 2009. As Chief Operating Officer, he oversaw the operations of AECOM's Global operating divisions and the performance of all of AECOM's operating companies worldwide. AECOM became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in May of 2007.
Mr. Royer joined TCB in 1975, and through various promotions, became its Chief Executive Officer in 1991. He then led TCB into the merger with AECOM in 1996, and served in senior management positions with several AECOM companies and oversaw many mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to his appointment as AECOM's Chief Operating Officer in 2005, he headed AECOM's Americas Facilities, Government Services and North America Regional Groups. Mr. Royer has more than 35 years of professional experience. During his career, he has participated in a wide array of transportation and facilities projects in the southwestern U.S., and other areas of the U.S.