Mr. Kadaster received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Duke University and his M.S. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University, where he majored in Structures and Engineering Mechanics.

He subsequently earned his Master of Management With Distinction at Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, majoring in Marketing and Finance.

Prior to incorporating Newport International Projects Co., Mr. Kadaster held top management positions in engineering, consulting, and commercial companies in the United States and in Europe. Additionally, he has served overseas as an Advisor in the Capital Development and Engineering Division of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

M. Esat Kadaster has been active in several “think tanks”, has participated in televised discussion programs, has taught graduate-level university classes, and has been a featured speaker at national conventions of industry associations.