Karenthia A. Barber has been appointed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to serve on the Maryland Port Commission, making her the first black woman to hold this position. The Maryland Port Commission (MPC) is responsible for developing policies that aim to enhance the competitive standing of the Port of Baltimore in the global maritime industry…. Read More
U.S. Army Colonel Calvin A. Kroeger assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, during an Assumption of Command ceremony, Aug. 3, 2023, at the Fort Worth Club. Kroeger took command from Maj. Joshua Haynes, who led the district since June 2023. Haynes will return to his assignment as the deputy… Read More
Colonel Ron Sturgeon took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, from Col. Joseph Geary, in a formal ceremony at 10 a.m., today, Aug. 4, 2023. Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ South Atlantic Division, officiated at the formal change of command ceremony in The DeSoto, Cumberland Ballroom, in… Read More
Maj. Gen. William Graham, deputy commanding general for Civil Works and Emergency Operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, presents the Engineer Regiment flag to Col. Nicholas Melin, the incoming Pittsburgh District commander, during the district’s change of command ceremony at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Aug. 4, 2023. The change of command… Read More
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON – James Sauceda assumed duties as the chief of the Engineering, Construction and Operations Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District in June. In his new position, Sauceda leads a team of more than 200 personnel responsible for the execution of engineering, construction and operations activities across Alaska… Read More
In the time-honored tradition of passing the unit flag, Col. Kathryn P. Sanborn assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, here, Tuesday. Sanborn replaces Col. Alexander “Xander” Bullock as the district’s 53rd commander. She joins the district after serving as the South Pacific Division’s deputy commander in San Francisco, California. Col. Sanborn leads a team… Read More
On Friday, July 28, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that Port of Seattle Commission President Sam Cho has been appointed by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the department’s Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT). This appointment elevates the Port of Seattle’s efforts to the national level. The 15-member ACHT is chartered to create… Read More
Col. L. Reyn Mann assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District in a change of command ceremony held at the Henry Clay Building in Louisville, Kentucky, July 27, 2023. As commander of the Louisville District, Col. Mann will provide strategic direction, and command and control for the district’s $1 billion workload… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $5.3 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. on July 27 to construct a stone breakwater in the abandoned Shipping Slip 3 in Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. Construction of the breakwater marks the first major physical step in creating another new wetland ecosystem on… Read More
Gov. John Bel Edwards appointed Todd P. Murphy to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) this month to succeed Commissioner Jack C. Jensen. Murphy was sworn in during today’s monthly Board meeting and will serve a five-year term. “I want to thank Commissioner Jensen for his dedicated service to… Read More
Harbor Logistics, a diversified transportation and logistics company, announced today the appointment of Jeff Holzbauer as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Joseph “Wes” Smith as its new Vice President of Brokerage and Account Management. Holzbauer brings over 16 years of experience working with high-impact engineering and operations teams for Kohl’s Department Stores, Daimler Trucks and… Read More
ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher J. Wiernicki, and the Board of Directors have announced that John McDonald was elected President of ABS at its Board meeting on July 18. McDonald, who has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company since July 2021, will take on the title of… Read More
President Joe Biden has selected Admiral Lisa Franchetti to be the Navy’s top officer. If confirmed, she would be the first woman in the Navy’s history to hold the job, and the first woman in the joint chiefs of staff. Franchetti, who is currently serving as the vice chief of naval operations, commissioned in 1985 and has… Read More
Col. Nichols Melin will assume command of the Pittsburgh District on August 4. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will transfer leadership during a Change of Command ceremony Friday, Aug. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Senator John Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh. Colonel Adam Czekanski, commander of the Pittsburgh District… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District welcomed a new commanding officer during a Change of Command ceremony today. Col. Andy J. Pannier succeeded Col. Kevin R. Golinghorst as District Commander in the Change of Command ceremony. Brig. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, commander of the Corp of Engineers’ Mississippi Valley Division and president… Read More