Kevin R. Slates

Kevin Robert Slates is a retired Rear Admiral in the United [States Navy].

Early life and education

Slates is a native of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. He attended Marquette University, earning his bachelor's degree in 1982. Slates holds an M.S. degree in environmental engineering from the University of [Maryland, College Park] and has completed the Advanced Management Program at the Fuqua School of Business of Duke University.

Career

Slates received his commission in 1982. His duties would include commanding Naval Mobile [Construction Battalion Three], deployments to serve in the Gulf War and as part of the Kosovo Force, being stationed at Marine Corps [Base Camp Lejeune] and being assigned to Naval [Facilities Engineering Command] and the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations.
He retired in 2015. Awards he received during his career include the Legion of Merit.