Bud McCrory Bio
Bud McCrory is the Director of the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS), which provides water and wastewater services to more than 350,000 residents in Mobile and Baldwin Counties.
Before becoming Director in 2021, McCrory began his career with MAWSS 33 years ago as a summer worker before returning as a full-time employee in 1994. He has held several positions within MAWSS, starting in an entry-level role before eventually working his way up to Director. From 2005 through 2015 he served as the Director for Satsuma Water and Sewer, before returning to MAWSS in 2015.
McCrory is recognized as a state leader in the water and wastewater industry. In 2020 he was awarded the “Outstanding Public Official Award” for promoting sound water policy and making a substantial contribution to the water environment.
He is Chair of Alabama’s Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network, state representative for the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, and an active member of the Water Environment Federation, Alabama Water and Wastewater Institute, American Water Works Association, and Alabama’s Water Environment Association.
A native of Mobile, McCrory holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from
Faulkner University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South
Alabama. He and his wife, Danielle have been married for 25 years and share three children.