CSA is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Raed M. El-Farhan as Vice President of Business Development – Deputy Water & Federal Market Sector. Dr. El-Farhan joins CSA with a distinguished reputation and a track record of transformative leadership in the environmental engineering industry.
Bringing Dr. El-Farhan on board marks a significant milestone in CSA’s ongoing commitment to sustained growth and the delivery of impactful projects that transform communities. His expertise and leadership will further strengthen CSA’s strategic direction and position the company for long-term success in the federal marketplace.
Dr. El-Farhan holds both a master’s degree and a PhD in environmental systems engineering from Clemson University. With more than 30 years of professional experience, he is recognized as an authority in water resource management, civil works planning, and ecological systems restoration. His areas of expertise include:
- Integrated water resources management
- Municipal vulnerability and climate resilience
- Stormwater management
- Water and wastewater treatment systems
- Water quality permitting and compliance
- Fate and transport of environmental contaminants
Dr. El-Farhan’s impressive international portfolio spans projects across the United States, India, Canada, Panama, and Jordan. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions at prestigious firms including Weston & Sampson, WSP (Louis Berger), and Tetratech.
His notable professional achievements include:
- Developing Lake Simcoe water quality targets
- Pioneering the first pH/acidity TMDL approach for the EPA
- Establishing the first TMDL in Canada
- Leading the first watershed-based restoration project in India
- Delivering the first stormwater TMDL in Virginia
- Contributing to the development of the Watershed Characterization System for the EPA
CSA remains deliberate and measured in its pursuit of strategic growth. The addition of Dr. El-Farhan signals an exciting chapter for the company, as his insights and experience will fuel new ideas and further solidify CSA’s position in the federal market sector.