Our Story

From Groundwork to Growth

Freeman was founded with a simple but powerful belief: that engineering and design can be tools for progress, equity, and lasting community impact. What began as a bold vision by founder and CEO Rohan Freeman has grown into a thriving multidisciplinary land development firm known for excellence, responsiveness, and purpose-driven work.

Born in Jamaica and raised in Hartford, CT, Rohan Freeman forged a unique path by becoming a licensed civil engineer, a successful entrepreneur, and notably, the first African American to summit both Mount Everest and complete the Seven Summits. His perseverance, leadership, and drive to serve others continue to shape the culture and mission of Freeman today.

Since our founding, we’ve built a team of dedicated professionals who bring passion, technical excellence, and deep local knowledge to every project. We’ve grown across disciplines offering civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, traffic and transportation engineering, environmental sciences, land surveying, and landscape architecture, all under one roof.

Our projects range in scale and complexity, but our focus remains the same: to deliver work that reflects our communities, respects the land, and builds a better future. As a certified MBE, DBE, and SBE firm, we’re proud to champion diversity within our industry while serving public, private, and institutional clients across Connecticut and the Northeast.

We believe the best results come from collaboration, integrity, and a shared commitment to something greater than ourselves. That’s how we work. That’s our story, and we’re just getting started.

  • 2009: Founded on Purpose

    Rohan Freeman establishes Freeman with a vision to integrate civil engineering and design to build stronger, more resilient communities. The firm begins with a focus on civil engineering and surveying.

  • 2010 – 2013: Early Growth

    Freeman secures its first municipal and institutional clients, earning a reputation for responsiveness, technical quality, and community focus.

  • 2014: Leadership Beyond the Field

    Rohan Freeman becomes the first African American to complete the Seven Summits – reinforcing the firm’s ethos of perseverance, ambition, and pushing boundaries.

  • 2015 – 2017: Expanding Expertise

    Freeman adds new disciplines including Environmental Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, and Traffic Engineering, establishing itself as a fully integrated land development firm.

  • 2018: MBE, DBE, and SBE Certified

    Freeman earns Minority, Disadvantaged, and Small Business certifications, deepening its commitment to equity and access in both business and community engagement.

  • 2019: New Home, Historic Roots

    The firm relocates its headquarters to a renovated historic firehouse in Hartford, Connecticut. This symbolizes both our connection to the City of Hartford, and bold forward momentum.

  • 2020 – 2022: Resilience & Recognition

    Amid global uncertainty, Freeman continues to grow its team and project portfolio, securing regional recognition and strengthening partnerships with municipalities, developers, and institutions.

  • 2023 – Present: Looking Ahead

    Freeman continues to expand its multidisciplinary team and services across Connecticut and the Northeast. With a focus on mentorship, sustainability, and impact, the firm remains rooted in its founding mission – to elevate every community it serves.