Farshad Allahdadi

About Farshad Allahdadi

Visionary and outcomes-driven public sector executive with 25 years of experience leading strategic, operational, and financial transformation in government, municipal utilities, and public/private sector regulated environments. Proven success overseeing large-scale budgets, infrastructure capital planning, organizational modernization, and public engagement. Recognized for inclusive, adaptive leadership and driving mission-focused change aligned with public service values. Adept at aligning enterprise goals with sustainable growth, equity, and community impact.Leadership • Executive/Senior Manager; public & private sectors• Vision setting and chef strategist for organizational modernization • Talent, professional development, succession focused • Operations management, continuous process improvement • Strategic communications, stakeholder outreach and engagement• Diversity and inclusion champion and program development• Strategic vendor management, labor relations and contract negotiations• Creative, innovative, collaborative, empathetic, tenacious, motivational, humorous, heart-driven Operational Planning & Strategy Execution• Operationalize strategies through collaborative development of tactical programs and activities• Technology and process integration, and staff readiness• Logistics, space-planning, and organizational design• Performance and effectiveness measurement expertise• Effective and successful change manager; change ambassador• Public policy and legislation architect• Program, policy, and business operation analyst• Budget development expertise• Stakeholder/customer service focused

Experience

1. General Manager

   Clackamas River Water

   Apr 2026 — Present · Clackamas, OR, US

   As the Chief Executive Officer for the district, I provide strategic vision and operational leadership for all Clackamas River Water functions, reporting directly to a five-member Board of Commissioners. My focus is on ensuring the long-term resilience, fiscal health, and operational excellence of the utility.Core Responsibilities & Strategic FocusExecutive Leadership & Governance: Serve as the primary advisor to the Board of Commissioners, implementing policy directives and ensuring organizational alignment with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 264 and 198).Fiscal Stewardship: Oversee comprehensive financial planning, including multi-million dollar annual budgets, rate-setting processes, and long-term capital improvement strategies to ensure fiscal sustainability.Operational Excellence: Lead day-to-day operations with a focus on data-driven decision-making, infrastructure reliability, and regulatory compliance.Organizational Development: Direct personnel management and talent development, fostering a transparent, high-performing culture focused on accountability and succession planning.External Affairs & Partnerships: Act as the principal liaison for intergovernmental relations, community outreach, and regional stakeholder partnerships to advance shared water resource goals.

Education

• Leadership Oregon

  Executive Leadership Training

  2008 — 2008

• Harvard Kennedy School

  Executive Education, Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies

  2016 — 2016

• Lottery Leadership Institute - NASPL

  Executive Leadership Training

  2015 — 2015

• Pacific Program

  Executive Leadership Training

  2013 — 2013

• Harvard Kennedy School

  Executive Education, Creating Public Value

  2020 — 2020

• The University of New Mexico

  MA, Economics

  1998 — 2000

• New Mexico State University

  BBA, Economics

  1993 — 1998

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Retail
• Photoshop
• Writing
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Forecasting
• Social Media
• Coaching
• Screenwriting
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Editing
• Training
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Program Management
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Videography
• Business Process Analyst
• Research
• Ideation
• Contract Negotiation
• Policy
• Economics
• Policy Analysis
• Video Editing
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Strategy
• Data Analysis
• Teaching
• Photography
• Government
• Team Building
• Public Policy
• Organizational Development
• Problem Solving
• Mentoring
• Public Policy Architect
• Graphic Design