Baltimore District News

Baltimore Native Leads Coordination Efforts for US Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore in Key Bridge Response

Jeremy Todd — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

In the heart of Baltimore, Kimberly Matthews, a design manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, stands at the forefront of disaster mitigation efforts, orchestrating a seamless coordination between USACE engineers and architectural engineering firms.

From Bugs to Bridges: A Biologist’s Dedication Shines in Baltimore Harbor Crisis

Jeremy Todd — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Ariel Poirier, a biologist with USACE Baltimore, applies her passion for nature and expertise as an operations liaison in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

The Journey of Craig Eisenhower and the Legacy of Foster Joseph Sayers Dam

Kurt Rauschenburg — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:51:00 GMT

In Pennsylvania’s picturesque landscapes, where the Foster Joseph Sayers Dam stands as a symbol of human ingenuity and natural beauty, Craig Eisenhower, head dam operator, tells how his more than three-decade journey with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unfolds.

Operator follows father’s footsteps on board the CATLETT

Nicole Strong — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:10:00 GMT

Born in Cecil County, Maryland, Jacob Tuer was destined for a life on the water. His neighborhood had a slip for his family boat to rest in, and he spent countless hours on jon boats cruising the Elk River with his father.

Baltimore District security team manages sensitive information, property for key partners in National Capital Region

Thomas I. Deaton — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:35:00 GMT

Denise Hurt works from her office outside of Fort Meade, Maryland, the home base for her security team. The team, part of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Real Property Services Field Office (RSFO), handles high-level, unique security assignments for high-profile Department of Defense (DOD) agencies. In fact, their work is so specialized that RSFO is one of the only full-service project management shops in the federal government able to provide fully cleared personnel at the Top-Secret level and above.

New Splash: Surveyor continues waterways passion

Greg Nash — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:29:41 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Survey Technician Ryan Miranda endures another chapter pursuing waterway passions, which includes stints as a rower, scuba diver, and naval historian. As one of the newest members of the survey technician team, he incorporates his experiences from swimming as a child to coaching rowers to successfully contribute towards enhancing the Chesapeake Bay and District’s National Capital Region area of responsibility with hydrographic condition surveys of federal channels and topographic surveys on special projects.

Harvey Johnson retires after 36 years of federal service

Sarah Lazo, Nicole Strong — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:06:00 GMT

Johnson’s retirement ceremony was held Jan. 13, 2022 where he was pinned by Baltimore District Commander, Col. Estee S. Pinchasin with the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal and presented with his retirement certificate after over 36 years of federal service.

Chief, East Campus Integrated Program Office awarded Engineer of the Year

Nicole Strong — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 14:11:00 GMT

Daria Van Liew, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, East Campus Integrated Program Office is the recipient of the 2021 Headquarters Lt. Gen. Elvin “Vald” Heiberg, the third, Engineer of the Year Award.

Government contractors emerge victorious following historic $1.1 billion fiscal year

Greg Nash — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:25:00 GMT

Handling contracts that can value up in the millions while under immense pressure and tight deadlines can be a nerve-racking experience for most. But for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District's Contracting team, their financial expertise equips them to surpass challenges like these. They emerged victorious as they ramped up operations to ensure the successful and timely execution of budgetary requirements throughout a historic fiscal year closeout, where they oversaw $1.1 billion in obligations. Not only did the Contracting team race against the clock amid an enduring global pandemic, but they also relied on their innovative contracting approaches to power through regional hurricane impacts from Ida and a high-profile mission to support the in-processing of Afghan evacuees. Providing comprehensive acquisition services to ensure timely execution of requirements while upholding best value, quality, ethics, and compliance under such circumstances wasn't easy, but the team relished in their accomplishments.

Sue Lewis signs new lease on retirement

Nicole Strong — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

After more than 41 years of federal service, Susan Lewis, chief of Real Estate Division, is

Baltimore District employee honored as USACE Program Manager of the Year

Pentagon News — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

David Chai, the deputy chief of the Baltimore District’s Real Property Services Field Office, was