Keith Hobson, P.E., BCEE in

Keith Hobson, P.E., BCEE

Examiner · DISC type cs
President at Water Environment Federation (WEF)
📍 Ames, Iowa, United States

Keith Hobson is the President of the Water Environment Federation and a Senior Project Manager at Strand Associates, Inc. An expert in wastewater process design with a focus on nutrient removal and energy efficiency, he holds degrees from Iowa State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia.

His leadership role involves significant global engagement, representing the Water Environment Federation at international events like the Global Water Summit in Madrid and connecting with water professionals from around the world.

He is highly regarded for his collaborative approach, specifically seeking out and incorporating the practical insights of plant operators into his engineering projects.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
President
Job Level
Middle
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States
Personality Overview

How Keith shows up

Unexpressive
Tough To Convince
Late Adopter

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Keith cares about

Operator Collaboration
His professional philosophy emphasizes listening to operators to ensure project success, a trait highlighted in recommendations he has received.
Water Sector Workforce
As WEF President, he focuses on workforce development and addressing the challenges of attracting and retaining talent in the water industry.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
President
Water Environment Federation (WEF)
1-2022
Senior Project Manager
Strand Associates, Inc.®
10-1994 - 8-2025
President
FOX Engineering Associates, Inc.
In the press

Media appearances

WEF Announces 2025–2026 Board of Trustees. Featured in Water Environment Federation (WEF)
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Education
1980 - 1983
M.S.
University of Missouri-Columbia
1976 - 1980
B.S.
Iowa State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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