The City of Columbia, Mo., has named Erin Keys as its next Utilities director. Keys started in the role on May 25.
"Erin’s many years of experience working in various utilities will help us uphold a high level of service for our community members," said City Manager De’Carlon Seewood.
Keys has spent more than 25 years working at the City of Columbia designing, managing and directing infrastructure improvement projects in Utilities and Public Works.
She has served as the Utilities department’s interim director since March 2025. Prior to this, she has served as acting assistant director for the electric utility, assistant director for the sewer and storm water utilities, acting engineering supervisor and engineer with the city.
"I look forward to continuing to support our excellent staff in the work they do to provide the various utility services to our customers and to engage with the community to move forward with some very important infrastructure projects for the long-term sustainability of our utilities," Keys said.
