Background
Gattis, David Robert was born on November 25, 1954 in Valdosta, Georgia, United States. Son of Robert Dee and Billie Louise Gattis.
administrator environmental scientist
Gattis, David Robert was born on November 25, 1954 in Valdosta, Georgia, United States. Son of Robert Dee and Billie Louise Gattis.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Texas Christian University, 1977. Master of Arts in Urban Affairs, University Texas, Arlington, 1991. Postgraduate, University Texas, Arlington, since 1997.
Environmental scientist, Coastal Ecosystems Management, Fort Worth, 1975-1977; environmental planner, Freese & Nichols, Inc., Fort Worth, 1977-1980; senior environmental planner, Freese & Nichols, Inc., Fort Worth, 1980-1987; manager environmental science department, Freese & Nichols, Inc., Fort Worth, l987-88; director community development, City of Benbrook, l988-96; assistant city manager, City of Benbrook, since 1996. Adjunct associate professor of University Texas, Arlington, since 1997.
Member Benbrook Home Rule Charter Commission, l982-83. Member Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission, l983-88, chairman, l984-88. Member American Planning Association (chairman environmental planning division l985-87, vice-chairman divisions council 1986-1988, president Texas chapter since 1997, Outstanding Service award 1983, 85), Texas Academy of Sciences (board directors 1987-1993, president 1991).
Married Teresa Lee Miller, January 15, 1974. Children: David Joshua, Kirsten Marie.