Bob Atkins

Bob Atkins is a passionate, visionary leader with over 30 years of experience driving innovation and growth in the utility industry. As the current General Manager of West Memphis Utilities, Bob has been instrumental in evolving and transforming the organization through his strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Before assuming the role of General Manger of West Memphis Utilities, Bob held previous executive leadership roles across the industry with investor-owned Duke Energy, member-owned Lee County Electric Cooperative, and a four-service municipal public power company, Colorado Springs Utilities. Bob is recognized as a forward-thinking, strategic leader with extensive breadth and depth of knowledge, notable business and financial acumen, distinguished ability to inspire and build high-performing teams, and expertise in business transformation. Bob holds both MBA and Master of Science, Finance degrees.

Beyond professional achievements, Bob is a resolute about making a real difference in the lives of customers served in the utility industry. He is an avid champion of service, community, enhancing quality of life, education, pathways to jobs, and mentoring emerging leaders.