Rob Katherman was elected to the Board in 2004 and brings over 35 years of experience as a small business owner providing clients land use planning, environmental impact analysis and governmental and community relations. He currently serves as Chair of the Water Resources Committee, Capital Improvements Projects Committee and Finance Committee for the Water Replenishment District.

Director Katherman takes pride in his service to the people of Los Angeles County and brings to the WRD an impressive list of past and present professional and civic activities including Trustee of the Palos Verdes Library District, Water Commissioner of the City of Torrance, Board member of the Los Angeles Harbor College Foundation, and Board member of the Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park Advisory Board.

Director Katherman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, and an M.P.A. in Urban / Regional Planning from Cal State University in Long Beach, California.

Rob has been married for over 40 years and has been blessed with 3 beautiful daughters and 8 grandkids.