POTSDAM -- Robert K. Goldman of Dewitt, global executive sponsor for ARCADIS, has been elected to Clarkson University's board of trustees. He will serve on finance and budget committee.

Goldman earned his bachelor of science degree in civil and environmental

engineering from Clarkson in 1979.

ARCADIS is a 21,000-employee global company, providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in the fields of infrastructure, water, environment and buildings.

Goldman has 33 years of experience as an environmental engineer, working in the consulting and engineering industries, typically representing U.S. and International Fortune 100 clients on some of the most significant environmental matters in the US and globally.

For the past six years, Goldman has been global director of the Environment Business Line of ARCADIS, with 2011 revenues of $1billion. He also has senior corporate management and board-level experience in private and publically held engineering companies.

Goldman and his wife, Karen, have four children and reside in Dewitt.

Goldman is a volunteer firefighter with the Dewitt Fire District, and is involved in numerous community activities.