McKim & Creed Regional Director Robert Garland Begins Term as APWA President

McKim & Creed’s Robert Garland, PE, PG, ENV SP, DBIA, has begun his term as president of the American Public Works Association (APWA), one of the leading organizations serving public works professionals across North America. Garland, a Regional Director for McKim & Creed’s Water Business Unit, brings decades of experience in public works and water and wastewater engineering to the role, along with more than 20 years of involvement with APWA at the branch, chapter and national levels.

Garland’s connection to public works began at age 16, working for his hometown utilities department in Paintsville, Ky. Today, he leads water and wastewater initiatives for McKim & Creed in Florida and Louisiana while continuing his service to the profession through APWA. In a recent APWA Reporter profile, Garland shared his path from a small-town utilities department to APWA leadership and discusses his priorities as president, including strengthening member and chapter services, supporting workforce development and expanding resources for public works professionals and their families following disasters.

Read “Meet APWA’s New President” in APWA Reporter to learn more about Robert and his vision for the organization.