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Sep 23, 1956 Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan 67 years old
Chief of Engineers of the United States Army
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About Thomas P. Bostick
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- Bostick (born 23 September 1956) was the 53rd Chief of Engineers of the United States Army and Commanding General of the U.S.
- Army Corps of Engineers.
- Since the creation of West Point in 1802 as the Nation's first engineering school, Lt.
- General Bostick is the only African American Graduate of the Academy to serve as the Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S.
- Army Corps of Engineers.As Chief of Engineers he led the management of over 3000 projects including: operations and maintenance of over $225B of water related infrastructure, large construction, environmental and energy.
- He led over 34,000 employees in 43 Districts and seven Laboratories.
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- General Bostick organized a highly talented and effective team after Superstorm Sandy completing projects as part of a $5B recovery program with all projects on time, under budget and of high quality.
- In other projects, the Corps of Engineers obligated over $25B annually.
- During his tenure as Chief of Engineers, the Corps completed the $1.35B Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Borgne Surge Barrier in New Orleans.
- This was the largest design-build project in the 243-year history of the Corps, and it won the 2014 ASCE Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award.
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- General Bostick worked with Congress, the Office of Management and Budget and the communities of Fargo-Moorhead to complete the first flood risk management Public Private Partnership. Following his military career, Lt.
- General Bostick joined Intrexon Corporation serving as the Senior Vice President of the Environment Sector.
- In this role, Bostick oversaw the company's strategies and programs to deploy biologically based solutions for the protection and remediation of the environment.
- In November 2017, Intrexon announced the appointment of Bostick as Chief Operating Officer responsible for overseeing operations across the Company's multiple technology divisions, driving efficiency and effectiveness in the application of the Company's assets toward its development projects.
- In April 2019, Intrexon announced the appointment of Lt.
- General Bostick as the President of Intrexon Bioengineering.
- Intrexon Bioengineering seeks to address global challenges across food, agriculture, environmental, energy, and industrial fields by advancing biologically engineered solutions to improve sustainability and efficiency.
- Bostick also continues to serve as the Chief Operating Officer of Intrexon. Bostick graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1978.
- He holds a Master of Science degree in both mechanical engineering and civil engineering from Stanford University, and a PhD in Systems Engineering from George Washington University.
- He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Virginia.Lt.
- General Bostick served as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, as well as a White House Fellow, serving as a special assistant to the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
- In 2015, Lt.
- General Bostick received the John W.
- Gardner Legacy of Leadership Award.
- This is the highest award presented by the White House Fellows Foundation and Association, given in recognition of proven leadership, dedicated public service, and sustained support to the White House Fellows Program.
- General Colin Powell, also a recipient of the Legacy of Leadership Award, presented the award to Lt.
- General Bostick at the 50th Anniversary of the White House Fellowship program. In 2017, Lt.
- General Bostick was selected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Construction, and the George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science Hall of Fame for his many contributions to engineering.
