LEWIS A. WHITNEY

Highlights

• Over 30 years with the Sacramento District of the U.S. Army Corps
• Deputy District Engineer for Project Management
• Chief of the Engineering Division
• Professional Engineer licensed in the State of California
  

 

Biography

Lew Whitney served for over three years until 1998 in the senior civilian position of Deputy District Engineer for Project Management and Chief of the Programs and Project Management Division.  During this period he was responsible for a very robust program of civil works, military, and hazardous and toxic waste cleanup projects.  In addition, he played a key role in the reconciliation of diverse interests in the Guadalupe and Napa River flood control projects.   He also had significant involvement in the recovery program for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Systems following the major floods of 1997.

During the previous eight years, Lew served as Chief of the Engineering Division.  He led a workforce of up to 500 professional and technical support people in the completion of projects in the civil works, military and hazardous and toxic waste cleanup areas.  During this period he provided leadership to grow the cleanup program to the “center of expertise” level.

In earlier years, Lew was Chief of the Military and Civil Projects Branches. It was a time when significant designs were accomplished for the Space Launch Complex, Area Oriented Distribution Centers, major dams, detention facilities and water conveyance facilities.

Lew earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Davis and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from California State University at San Jose.  He is a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California.

 

Other Achievements

• Recognized by the Sacramento District for Leadership through the awarding of the “Lewis A. Whitney Leadership Award” for the outstanding leader each year. (ongoing)

• Superior Civilian Service Award (1998)

• Commander’s Award for Civilian Service for leadership in resolving Cultural Resource mitigation issues at New Melones Reservoir (1979)