Chad Bowman, AICP, EDFP

Chad Bowman is a native of southeast Louisiana from Slidell, Louisiana. Mr. Bowman has worked in Fort Worth, Texas, DeSoto, TX, Memphis, TN, West Memphis, AR, and now, Decatur. Chad Bowman is a proud alumnus of Alabama A&M University, where he received his Masters of Urban and Regional Planning in 2000. Mr. Bowman has worked for over 26 years in various aspects of urban planning including but not limited to current planning, comprehensive planning, community and economic development, housing, program and project management and energy efficiency planning spanning 4 states, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas. Mr. Bowman is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, a Grow America Certified Economic Development Finance Professional, Delta Regional Authority Leadership Institute Alumni, and a graduate of the City of Memphis’ Emerging Leaders Institute. Mr. Bowman now serves as the Planning Director for the City of Decatur after serving as the Planning and Development Director with the City of West Memphis, AR.