Ted Craddock

Ted Craddock was appointed Deputy Director of the California State Water Project (SWP) on May 18, 2020. He was previously acting SWP Deputy Director since July 2019. In this role, Craddock oversees a workforce of more than 2,000 employees who are responsible for the operation of the SWP. The SWP is one of the world’s largest water and power systems and provides water to more than 27 million Californians.

Prior to this role, Craddock served as Assistant Deputy Director of the SWP and Chief of DWR’s Hydropower License Office. Craddock has led several important DWR efforts including the Oroville Spillways reconstruction and extension of the SWP’s East Branch system. The American Society of Civil Engineers awarded Craddock with the Outstanding Projects and Leaders award in 2020 and the Outstanding Civil Engineer in the Public Sector award in 2018.

Craddock is a registered Professional Engineer and holds a degree in Civil Engineering and Materials Science Engineering from the University of California, Davis.