Chris Bates

Chris Bates is a Senior Staff Scientist at GEOCON, engaged in the collection of groundwater, soil, and soil vapor samples, and operates Direct Push equipment since August 2022. Prior experience includes roles as an Assistant Superintendent and Assistant Project Manager of Forward Planning at Richmond American Homes, and Site Foreman at Tesla Energy Solar Power. Chris also served as Superintendent at Shea Homes, overseeing home delivery and acting as Secondary SWPPP compliance manager. Additional experience includes Project Manager and Site Foreman at Tesla, managing multiple solar projects and leading crews in high-performing installations. Chris is currently pursuing further education at California State University-Sacramento after obtaining a degree in Geoscience from Southern New Hampshire University.