2009 Walk Corporate Recruitment Chair

David Gates, President of Atmos Energy
David Gates, President Mississippi Division, Atmos Energy Corporation

“I’m getting involved because I truly believe we can help find a cure for diabetes in my lifetime.  The progress we’ve made has been tremendous.  In the meantime, there is much we can do to continue to improve the quality of life for those impacted by this disease.”  David Gates

      David Gates has served Atmos Energy as President of its Mississippi division since May of 2007. He has held several leadership positions since joining Atmos Energy in 1991 including Vice President of Operations for the Kentucky/Mid-States division before coming to Mississippi.  David has served on numerous civic and industry organizations including the Jackson Metro Chamber Board, Leadership Mississippi and the MB Swayze Foundation Board. David earned an Engineering degree from Texas Tech University and is a licensed engineer. He and his wife Jill have been married for 22 years and reside in Madison with their two children.