Jerry Martin
Arkansas Water Team Manager, Garver
Growing up in the River Valley, Jerry Martin found a passion for the environment and conservation early in life. He volunteered with organizations that exposed him to the critical role water plays in the day-to-day lives of people. Martin began his professional career with the U.S. Navy. After being introduced to water quality and treatment, he then pursued a career in water resources and environmental engineering. In 2011, he joined Garver, a multi-discipline engineering firm headquartered in North Little Rock. Martin has quickly climbed the ranks and now serves as the firm’s Arkansas Water team leader, leading an array of water and wastewater engineering experts working with municipalities across Arkansas and surrounding areas to deliver solutions to the most pressing water and wastewater infrastructure issues.
Committed to supporting his industry both in and outside of the office, Martin is a member of a multitude of industry organizations. He is an elected member of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Public Health Advisory Board, serving as an advocate for the critical role that water and wastewater infrastructure play in public health. He also serves as vice president of the Arkansas Water Environment Association, has recently been named to the Arkansas 5S Society, and is an active member within several other industry organizations, including the Water Environment Federation, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Water Works Association and many more.
