The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District will be holding a Change of Command ceremony July 26, 2023, as Colonel Mark R. Himes relinquishes command to Colonel Robert J. Newbauer. The Change of Command ceremony will take place at the Holland Center located at 1200 Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102, and will commence at… Read More
Army Col. Larry “Dale” Caswell, Jr. became the 64th commander of the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in a change-of-command ceremony at the district’s downtown headquarters today. “I’m honored to lead this team, which has served the Pacific Northwest and the nation for 152 years,” said Caswell, a West Virginia native. “Together, we… Read More
During the June 8 Regular Port Commission Meeting, the commissioners elected Ravi Singhania as Chairman of the Port Commission. The other officers are Rob Giesecke, Vice Chairman; Barbara Fratila, Secretary; and Kim Kincannon, Assistant Secretary. Also serving on the Port Commission are Rudy Santos and Dan Croft. Ravi Singhania has served on the Port Commission… Read More
Windstar Cruises, a luxury yacht-style cruise line based in Miami, is pleased to announce two important leadership changes. Janet Bava will be Windstar Cruises’ new Chief Commercial Officer as of July 24, 2023. Betsy O’Rourke, the CCO for Windstar since 2020 and the CCO of Windstar’s parent company Xanterra Travel Collection since 2012, will move to… Read More
SAN DIEGO — The Port of San Diego has appointed an acting president and chief executive who will lead the port during the internal investigation of current CEO, Joe Stuyvesant. Randa Coniglio was named acting president and CEO by the Board of Port Commissioners during a closed session on Friday. “With careful consideration, Randa Coniglio has… Read More
NEW YORK – Colonel Alex Young assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, during a formal change of command ceremony on July 14, 2023. Colonel Matthew W. Luzzatto, who has commanded the district since June 2020, relinquished command during the event at New York District’s CavenPoint Marine Terminal Facility in Jersey… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District selected Andy Sanderson as chief of the Louisiana Branch within Regulatory Division. Prior to his selection, Sanderson served as the acting Regulatory Division Louisiana Branch Chief. Sanderson began his career with the Vicksburg District in 2016 as an environmental specialist in the Regulatory… Read More
CHARLESTON, S.C. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomed its 90th commander today at a change of command ceremony. Lt. Col. Robert Nahabedian assumed command from Lt. Col. Andrew Johannes. The ceremony was officiated by Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner, commanding general, South Atlantic Division, USACE. Nahabedian brings more than 20 years of military… Read More
Mobile, Ala. – Don Hairston has been named General Manager of Austal USA Advanced Technologies in Charlottesville, Va. Hairston comes to Austal from L3Harris Technologies where he was vice president and general manager of the C5 Systems Division. He was responsible for leading a $400 million organization that designs and delivers unmanned surface vessels, integrated C5ISR,… Read More
NEW YORK – Colonel Alex Young will assume command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, during a formal change of command ceremony on July 14, 2023. Colonel Matthew W. Luzzatto, who has commanded the district since June 2020, will relinquish command during the event at New York District’s Caven Point Marine… Read More
Crowley has appointed Eric Cunningham to be vice president of Shared Services, where he will focus on growing the company’s business relationships and capabilities for customers across the U.S., Central America and strategic markets. “We are excited to welcome Eric as he joins our leadership team to help strengthen the services Crowley brings to our… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected a new Strategic Planner to direct and manage long term project milestones across a variety of disciplines. Whitney McRae will coordinate with the USACE Vicksburg District’s senior leadership to ensure the district’s operational decisions maintain its record for continuous improvement. She will develop and… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected Warren Lister as chief of the Real Estate Division. The mission of the Real Estate Division is to acquire and manage all real property assets of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and advise project sponsors on their requirements in the development of projects… Read More
Maj. Russell “Rocky” Streif, deputy district commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District, was promoted to a rank of lieutenant colonel during a ceremony at the district’s headquarters. District Commander Col. Christopher Klein promoted Streif and commended him for his demonstrated excellence throughout his career, as well as his potential to excel… Read More
Louisiana based dredge manufacturer DSC Dredge announced it has welcomed to its team Navy veteran, Keith Casey as its new project manager. With over 20 years of experience in construction and project management, Casey brings a wealth of expertise as he directly manages all construction projects from its early development through project completion. He will… Read More