Garrett Cockrum
About Garrett Cockrum
Garrett Cockrum is a Process/Mine Engineer with extensive experience in the mining and energy sectors. He has held various engineering and management roles at companies such as Dayton Power and Light, Martin Marietta, Consol Energy, and Peabody Energy, and currently works at US Aggregates.
Current Role at US Aggregates
Garrett Cockrum serves as a Process/Mine Engineer at US Aggregates, a position he has held since 2021. His work is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role, he focuses on optimizing mining processes and ensuring operational efficiency within the aggregates industry.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Garrett Cockrum accumulated extensive experience in various engineering positions. He worked at Martin Marietta as a Senior Environmental Engineer from 2016 to 2021, and as an Assistant Plant Manager from 2013 to 2016. His earlier roles included positions at Consol Energy as an Engineering Assistant and Peabody Energy as a Mine Engineer.
Education and Professional Development
Garrett Cockrum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, completing his studies from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education at Villanova University, where he achieved a Six Sigma Green Belt and completed the Lean portion of the Six Sigma Black Belt program from 2007 to 2008.
Career at Dayton Power and Light
Garrett Cockrum worked at Dayton Power and Light as a Quality Analyst II from 2007 to 2013. During his six years there, he contributed to quality assurance processes, enhancing operational standards within the company.
Experience at Martin Marietta
At Martin Marietta, Garrett Cockrum held two significant roles. He served as an Assistant Plant Manager for three years in North Indianapolis and later as a Senior Environmental Engineer in the Indiana District for five years. His responsibilities in these positions included managing plant operations and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.