Christopher O. Cox, Ph.D., P.E. will be joining the faculty of the Kimmel School of Construction Management at Western Carolina University after 38 years in the oil and gas industry in August 2021. During his industry career he has held roles in engineering design, corporate planning and strategy, production operations, and project management. While having worked on projects in multiple countries he has lived in the Middle East, North Africa, Australia and the United States. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and is a member of ASCE and ASEE. Mr. Cox received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.