As a child, Elias “Eli” Ruhl was interested in just about everything. Whether it was daydreaming about one day becoming a famous inventor or becoming a professional athlete in multiple sports, he never lacked enthusiasm for whatever he was doing. Eli’s college experience reflects this broad-spectrum interest; he majored in Biology and earned minors in Geography, Chemistry, and Religion and Philosophy while playing intercollegiate soccer and participating in numerous clubs and activities. This wide-angle perspective has also served Eli well in his professional career by allowing him to take on many different tasks and roles. He has worked as a field technician, project manager, group leader, department manager, and branch manager. His love of people, attention to detail, enjoyment of the outdoors, and desire to work hard have allowed him to excel at his profession, both technically and practically.

During his tenure with F&R Environmental, Eli enjoyed getting to know clients and providing them with solutions for their environmental needs. Whether performing a wetland delineation for a future roadway, environmental due diligence associated with a real estate transaction, or an asbestos survey prior to a building renovation, he was always looking for better ways to serve his clients and surpass their expectations.

Eli’s dedication to his work and providing stellar client service resulted in his promotion to Branch Manager of the of the F&R Raleigh office. This new role expanded his oversight from environmental staff in the Carolinas to managing all teams, projects, finances, client relationships, and operations for F&R Raleigh. He is responsible for the quality assurance of project deliverables as well as oversight of the day-to-day operations of the branch.