Thomas P. Bostick | |
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Born | Fukuoka, Japan | September 23, 1956
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1978–2016 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Thomas Paul Bostick[1] (born September 23, 1956)[2] was the 53rd Chief of Engineers of the United States Army and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.[3][4] Since the creation of West Point in 1802 as the Nation's first engineering school, 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.[3] Following his military career, Bostick served as the Chief Operating Officer and President of Intrexon Bioengineering (now Precigen). He serves on the Boards of CSX, Perma-Fix, Fidelity Investments' Equity and High Income Fund, HireVue, and Allonnia. He serves on the non-profit boards of Resilient Cities Catalyst and American Corporate Partners, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to assisting U.S. Veterans in their transition from the armed services to the civilian workforce. He is also a Forbes Contributor.