About Eric Landwehr, PE

Eric Landwehr of Jefferson City, Missouri, director of Cole County Public Works, earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from S&T in 1996. He is licensed as a professional engineer in Missouri and has served Cole County, Missouri, for over two decades. Prior to Cole County, he worked for MoDOT for nine years.

Landwehr has contributed significantly to public infrastructure systems through his work in addition to his involvement with the American Public Works Association (APWA), where he has held multiple leadership roles. He was named to APWA’s national 2025 Top Ten Public Works Leader of the Year. He was previously awarded the Missouri Chapter Public Works Leader of the Year and the D2 Award, the highest honor awarded by the Missouri chapter. 

Eric is married to Stacy, and he is a father of three sons: Kyle, a fellow civil engineer; Nathanael, a U.S. Marine; and Zachary, a high school junior. Eric volunteers extensively with civic, technical and faith-based organizations. His hobbies, from restoring classic Mustangs to preserving his family farmhouse, reflect his appreciation for history and craftsmanship.