Harold (Lynn) Petty Named TVA Engineer of the Year
March 19, 2003
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Harold (Lynn) Petty, site engineering supervisor in TVA’s Fossil Power Group in Chattanooga, was recognized today as TVA Engineer of the Year for helping maintain environmental compliance at TVA fossil plants throughout the Tennessee Valley.
Petty was selected for his work in environmental compliance at fossil plants, particularly in the areas of oil containment and waste pond management. He is recognized as a fossil plant engineering authority in environmental permitting for TVA.
“Lynn Petty is helping TVA meet the goal of supplying affordable, reliable power while setting a standard for environmental excellence for cleaner air within TVA’s fossil power system,” TVA Chairman Glenn McCullough Jr. said on behalf of the TVA Board. “His dedication to environmental awareness and leadership in ensuring TVA’s compliance with environmental requirements has earned him recognition as engineer of the year.”
Fossil Power Group Executive Vice President Joe Bynum presented a certificate to Petty at a TVA Board meeting in Chattanooga.
“Lynn Petty is known throughout TVA for his engineering expertise on environmental requirements at TVA fossil plants,” Bynum said. “His efforts have improved environmental compliance, helped reduce the cost of waste disposal, and improved operational efficiency at TVA fossil plants.”
Petty has been with TVA 25 years. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the University of Memphis. He lives in Chattanooga.
TVA is the nation’s largest producer of electricity and is completely self-financed. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve about 8.3 million consumers in seven southeastern states.
Media Contact:
Gil Francis, Knoxville (865-632-8031) or TVA News Bureau, Knoxville (865-632-6000)
