Christopher Knotts P.e., F.asce, D.wre

Christopher Knotts has an extensive work experience in various engineering roles within the government. Christopher started their career in 1998 as the Director of the Coastal Engineering Division at the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, where they served until 2008. From 2008 to 2010, they served as the Chief of the Engineering & Operations Division at the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana. In 2010, they joined the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources again, this time as the Director of the Technology Assessment Division until 2013. From 2013 to present, they have been working at the Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development, first as the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Public Works & Water Resources and currently as the Chief Engineer.

Christopher Knotts, P.E., F.ASCE, D.WRE has a strong education background in civil engineering. Christopher obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University in an unknown year, but before 1989. Christopher then pursued further education and completed their Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Civil/Structural Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington by 1993. Prior to their advanced degree, they also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Louisiana State University, although the specific year of completion is not mentioned.

In addition to their degrees, Knotts has obtained notable certifications in their field. Christopher holds the title of Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE) from the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE), which they achieved in May 2010. Christopher is also recognized as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS), although the exact year and month of their certification are not provided.