ASHE is an organization consisting of over 7,000 members, and more than 47 operating sections in eight regions throughout the U.S. At the national level, ASHE is operated by a board of directors. ASHE’s mission is to provide a forum for members and partners of the highway industry to promote a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system through education, innovation, and fellowship.
Desai has more than 20 years of experience in civil and highway design, hydrology and hydraulics, drainage, stormwater management, total maximum daily load, and erosion and sediment control.
Desai earned a master’s degree in transportation from Morgan State University and a bachelor’s degree in chemical plant engineering from the University of Mumbai. He currently serves as the President of ASHE – Mid-Atlantic Region, Director of American Council of Engineering Companies – Maryland, and is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.