Jimmy Bates, P.E.

Jimmy Bates, Senior Advisor, has four decades of water resources experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, retiring as the agency's Deputy Director of Civil Works. He has extensive experience in the planning, engineering, and operation and maintenance of Corps programs and projects, including policy and legislation. Previous positions have included Chief of Planning for the agency and similar positions in regional and district offices. His awards include meritorious Presidential Rank and Distinguished Presidential Rank.

Mr. Bates holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee and is a registered professional engineer in Tennessee and Kentucky. He also holds the rank of Major General in the U.S. Army Reserve.