Elias Zewde

Background

Zewde, Elias was born on August 18, 1949 in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. Son of Zewde and Gorfenesh (Dubale) Degefu.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1973; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1975.

Career

Civil engineer, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1976-1978; construction engineering, Black & Veatch Engineers, Kansas City, Missoury, 1978-1986; construction engineering, CH2M Hill Inc., Atlanta, 1986-1988; consultant environmental engineer, Orion Engineering Technologies, Inc., Institute for Technology Development, Jackson, Mississippi, since 1988.

Achievements

• Elias Zewde has been listed as a noteworthy engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Youth delegate World Young Men’s Christian Association Conference, Nottingham, England, 1968. Volunteer tutor in science Kansas City Adult Basic Program, 1982-1985. Member American Society Civil Engineers, American Water Works Association, Association Groundwaters Scientists and Engineers, Alpha Phi Alpha.

Interests

• Avocations: camping, reading, soccer.

Connections

Married Catherine E. Holden, July 8, 1978. 1 child, Alem.

Father:

Zewde Degefu

Mother:

Gorfenesh (Dubale) Degefu

Spouse:

Catherine E. Holden

child:

Alem Zewde