About Terry Leeds, PE

Terry Leeds of Kansas City, Mo., director of the water services department for the city of Kansas City, Mo., earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from S&T in 1984. After spending 10 years as a design engineer for Black and Veatch, he joined the city of Kansas City where he’s held positions as a design engineer, section head, division head, project manager and assistant director. In his current position, he is responsible for drinking water supply treatment and distribution, stormwater management and wastewater collection and treatment. His department includes 960 employees and a budget of approximately $262 million. Leeds is active in the Water Environment Federation, ASCE and is a board member of the Wet Weather Partnership and Association of Missouri Cleanwater Agencies. He received the Golden Manhole Award from the Missouri Water Environment Association. He is active in many civic organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, PTA and Community Blood Center (he is a 3-gallon donor). Terry is an ordained deacon and has held various church leadership positions. He is currently a Bible study shepherd for 3rd graders at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Terry and his wife, Dana, have five children.