Full Name
Carol Haddock
Job Title
Professor-in-the-Practice
Company
Rice University
Speaking At
Speaker Bio
Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., F.ASCE
Carol Haddock, P.E., is a Professor-in-the-Practice at Rice University and a Senior Program Advisor at Black & Veatch Corporation. She recently retired as the Director of Houston Public Works, the first woman to oversee the largest American Public Works Association accredited agency in the United States.
During her 19-year tenure, she held various roles culminating with seven years leading a team of over 4,000 employees responsible for vital services such as water, wastewater, streets, stormwater and permitting in Houston. Carol also played a key role in long-term planning and managing capital projects during her time serving Houstonians.
A staunch advocate of employee and infrastructure development, Carol has been a champion for employee equity and infrastructure enhancements at the local, state, and national levels. She has spoken to civic clubs, city councils, the Texas Legislature, and the US Congress, stressing the significance of adequate standards and funding.
Carol captivates audiences and encourages meaningful discussions with her engaging communication style. She holds a Civil Engineering Bachelor’s degree from Rice University and has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Houston.
Carol is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and has a diverse background, including experience in private consulting, at the Harris County Flood Control District, and as an ASCE/AAAS Congressional Fellow for the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Carol is happily married to Will Haddock, a bankruptcy attorney based in Houston.
Carol Haddock, P.E., is a Professor-in-the-Practice at Rice University and a Senior Program Advisor at Black & Veatch Corporation. She recently retired as the Director of Houston Public Works, the first woman to oversee the largest American Public Works Association accredited agency in the United States.
During her 19-year tenure, she held various roles culminating with seven years leading a team of over 4,000 employees responsible for vital services such as water, wastewater, streets, stormwater and permitting in Houston. Carol also played a key role in long-term planning and managing capital projects during her time serving Houstonians.
A staunch advocate of employee and infrastructure development, Carol has been a champion for employee equity and infrastructure enhancements at the local, state, and national levels. She has spoken to civic clubs, city councils, the Texas Legislature, and the US Congress, stressing the significance of adequate standards and funding.
Carol captivates audiences and encourages meaningful discussions with her engaging communication style. She holds a Civil Engineering Bachelor’s degree from Rice University and has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Houston.
Carol is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and has a diverse background, including experience in private consulting, at the Harris County Flood Control District, and as an ASCE/AAAS Congressional Fellow for the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Carol is happily married to Will Haddock, a bankruptcy attorney based in Houston.
