USACE Nashville District honors Retired Project Manager Don Getty

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District honored Retired Project Manager Don Getty as its Distinguished Civilian Employee Dec. 18, 2024. The ceremony, held at the district headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, included the unveiling of an official nameplate in Getty's honor. Getty dedicated 38 years of his career to the Nashville District, retiring in 2021. A key figure in the Kentucky Lock Addition Project, he served as project manager for many years, overseeing critical contracts like the "Super Structure" and "Sub Structure." His leadership extended beyond this project, encompassing: Wolf Creek Dam Foundation Remediation Project Streambank stabilization at Shiloh National Military Park Components of the Section 202 Upper Cumberland Flood Risk Management Program in Eastern Kentucky Getty was renowned for: His affable personality and dedication to mentoring young professionals. His instrumental role in managing the Kentucky Lock Addition Project, which involved: New bridges over the Tennessee River Highway and railroad realignments Cofferdam construction This award recognizes his invaluable contributions and lasting impact on the Nashville District.