Keith Tyson

As Director of the Office of Innovation and Research, Keith Tyson leads an innovation team that explores employee ideas to drive operational efficiency and reliability. The team examines new technologies, creates new tools and revamps business processes to drive operational improvements for pipeline networks and treatment plants to reduce operating expenses, improve sustainability and resilience and generate new revenue.  

Keith has over 30 years of experience in design, construction and facility management, the last 14 years at WSSC Water. A graduate of Texas Tech University with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, he is a registered Professional Engineer in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Keith is also a LEED-accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction.  

Outside of work, Keith enjoys golfing, flying airplanes and cooking with his family.