Papadacos focuses on sustainable asset management solutions
VAUGHAN, Ontario, Oct. 29, 2025 – Michael “Mike” Papadacos, M.A., P.Eng., has joined GEI Consultants as Senior Project Manager in Infrastructure Planning. With more than 20 years of public and private sector leadership experience, he has led planning programs within land use, infrastructure, asset management, municipal finance, and climate change.
Mike served most recently as Director of Asset Management and Capital Planning and Commissioner of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management for the City of Peterborough. In that role, he led programs to improve how the municipality assessed infrastructure ROI, addressed funding gaps, and managed climate-related risks. Mike also oversaw capital planning, master plans, asset management strategies, integrated flood models, and climate action plans.
“Mike brings a rare blend of Infrastructure Planning and Asset Management expertise which, coupled with his public and private municipal experience, enables him to provide clients with sustainable planning services,” says James Jorgensen, B.Sc., C.WEM., C.Env., AMP, MIAM, Vice President of Infrastructure Planning & Asset Management at GEI. “Mike’s passion for enabling financially sustainable communities and his municipal experience with infrastructure funding and budgeting processes will bring added value to GEI’s projects and clients.”
A strong advocate for evidence-based decision-making, Mike works to help build resilient, prosperous, and equitable communities. He has co-authored papers and presented to organizations including the Water Environment Association of Ontario, the Water Environment Federation, Ontario Good Roads, and the Ontario Waste Management Association.
“I chose GEI because I wanted to be part of a team of thought leaders who are widely trusted and respected by clients to help with their toughest infrastructure planning challenges,” says Mike. “In addition, GEI’s commitments to making our communities more sustainable, enhancing and protecting our natural resources, and building critical infrastructure with an eye to future generations align with my mission as a professional grappling with the various predicaments facing communities today.”
Mike holds a Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies from Trent University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical/Environmental Engineering from the University of Toronto.
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