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On the evening of July 31, 2024, Major General William H. “Butch” Graham Jr. was confirmed by the United States Senate as the next chief of engineers and commanding general of the Corps of Engineers. The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) congratulates Mr. Graham on this accomplishment, and look forward to continuing with our longstanding… Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 30, 2024 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Headquarters Engineering and Construction Division announced in June that Nicholas “Nikko” Aleman, the Geotechnical Section Chief for the Memphis District (MVM), is the recipient of this year’s Timothy Skeen Geotechnics Professional of the Year award. The Timothy Skeen Geotechnics Professional of the Year… Read More
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In historic military tradition, command of the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers transferred today from Col. Travis Rayfield to Col. Andrew Niewohner. In a ceremony at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, Niewohner received the traditional guidon from Rayfield through Brig. Gen…. Read More
BALTIMORE — Col. Francis Pera became the 70th commander and district engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, during a change of command ceremony at the Washington Aqueduct in Washington D.C., July 25, 2024. Pera assumed command from Col. Estee Pinchasin, who had served in the role since July 2021. A graduate… Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 29, 2024 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District promoted Shane Callahan to the engineering and construction division chief role. In this role, he is responsible for flood risk management, engineering and construction, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and water supply projects within the Memphis District’s boundaries, including portions of Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas,… Read More
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Lt. Col. Robert Burnham, a Beaufort, South Carolina native and a veteran of the Afghanistan war, assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District on July 18. Burnham will lead the district’s more than 300 team members, responsible for projects in 16 commercial and 19 recreational Great Lakes harbors,… Read More
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Lt. Col. Matthew T. Miller assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District from Lt. Col. Jerre V. Hansbrough during a formal change of command ceremony today at the Balloon Fiesta Park Golf & Event Center. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the district serves more than 200,000 square miles of the… Read More
We are proud to welcome our new Vice President of Regulations and Standards, Maritime Operations, Capt. Giorgio De Sciora to the team! With over 30 years of industry experience and expertise, Giorgio will be instrumental in leading the expansion of Liberia’s Passenger Ship program, by strengthening the relations with our clients, navigating the Registry through… Read More
Crowley has named Walter Tague as vice president of sales and supply for its Crowley Fuels businesses unit, which services energy logistics needs throughout Alaska. With more than 30 years of maritime industry experience specializing in supply chain management and support in the oil and gas sectors, Tague will oversee Crowley’s marketing, sales, customer relations… Read More
The Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. ShaiLin KingSlack relinquished command to Lt. Col. Katie Werback at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla, July 12. The ceremony marked the second female commander in the district’s history, with KingSlack, a 2004… Read More
DETROIT — Lt. Col. Wallace W. Bandeff assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District from Lt. Col. Brett Boyle during a Change of Command ceremony at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, July 16. Maj. Gen. Mark Quander, USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division commander, presided over… Read More
The U.S. Army has picked Maj. Gen William H. “Butch” Graham Jr. to be its next Chief of Engineers and commanding general of the Corps of Engineers. Graham currently is deputy chief of engineers and commanding general for civil works and emergency operations. Graham’s bio follows – https://www.usace.army.mil/About/Leadership/Bio-Article-View/Article/2350870/major-general-william-butch-h-graham/
Lt. Col. Adrian Biggerstaff became the 74th commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, during a change of command ceremony July 10, at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Brig. Gen. Joseph C. “Clete” Goetz, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pacific Ocean Division, presided over the ceremony… Read More
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Lt. Col. ShaiLin Kingslack relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, to Lt. Col. Kathryn (Katie) Werback, during a change of command ceremony held in Walla Walla, Washington, today. Col. Jeffery D. Hall, deputy commander of the USACE Northwestern Division, officiated on behalf of Brig. Gen…. Read More
Tidewater Announces Retirement of President & CEO Todd Busch; Johan Sperling Named Successor Tidewater announces the retirement of President and CEO Todd Busch, effective June 30, after four and a half years of exemplary leadership and service. Todd has been instrumental in driving significant changes within the organization, including building a new leadership team, fostering… Read More