Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Atlantic Biographies

CAPT Aaron T. Allison

Press Operations — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT

CAPT Aaron Allison is a native of Wylie, Texas and a 2004 graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering. He holds a Master of Engineering in Construction and Engineering Management from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration from Old Dominion University.

Operations Officer

Press Operations — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:58:56 GMT

Commander Winckler is a native of Casper, Wyoming. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil

CAPT DANIEL J. SCHMITT

Press Operations — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

CAPT Daniel Schmitt is a native of Henderson, Kentucky. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from University of Kentucky in 2002 and received his commission from Officer Candidate School in October 2002. He holds a Master of Civil Engineering from University of South Carolina and is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executive Fellows program.

CMDCM (SCW/EXW) DANIEL J. SHERMAN

Press Operations — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:37:00 GMT

Master Chief Sherman, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa. Upon graduation from high school, he worked as a carpenter's apprentice for Flynn Construction Management General Contracting, Inc. for five years. In May 2001, he began his U.S. Navy career attending Boot Camp at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill., and graduated as the Honor Recruit.

Mr. Brian Ciaravino

Press Operations — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:52:00 GMT

Mr. Brian Ciaravino, a Michigan native, began his government service when he enlisted in the Navy as a hospital corpsman in 1982. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and was commissioned as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer in 1993.

Cmdr. Andrew P. Winckler

Press Operations — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:59:00 GMT

Cmdr. Andrew P. Winckler, a native of Casper, Wyo., graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He attended Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Fla., receiving his commission in Sept. 2007, and attended Civil Engineer Corps Officers School Basic in Port Hueneme, Calif. He holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama in 2015, and in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.

Capt. Kenneth D. Sowell

Press Operations — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:11:00 GMT

Capt. Kenneth D. Sowell is a native of Rolla, Mo. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1991 and was commissioned as a Naval Officer through Navy Officer Candidate School in April 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska and a Master of Engineering Management from Old Dominion University.

Cmdr. Francis J. Tay

Press Operations — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:09:00 GMT

Cmdr. Francis J. Tay is a native of Passumpsic, Vermont. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Vermont and a Master in Civil Engineering and Project Management from the University of Texas, Austin. He commissioned in the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) in December 2003 after completing Officer Candidate School (OCS). CDR Tay’s operational tours include company commander, communications officer, and CBR officer at Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1; assistant operations officer and U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) operations officer, 25th Naval Construction Regiment; and executive officer Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11.

Lt. Cmdr. Brian G. Mack

Press Operations — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:06:00 GMT

Lt. Cmdr. Mack is a native of South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Science from The Citadel, in May 2008, and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Clemson University, in May 2020. He was commissioned through Officer Candidate School in September 2008 as an Ensign in the Civil Engineer Corps.

REAR ADM. JORGE R. CUADROS

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:10:00 GMT

Rear Adm. Jorge Cuadros is a native of Bogota, Colombia. He enlisted in the Navy in 1991 and was commissioned as a Naval Officer in 1996 through Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University. He is also a graduate of Harvard University’s Kennedy School Senior Executive Fellows Program.

CUCS (SCW/EXW) Lorin T. Asada

Press Operations — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT

CUCS (SCW/EXW) Lorin T. Asada, a Waianae, Hawaii native, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1998. After completing Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Illinois, he attended Builder "A" School in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Capt. Andrew W. Olsen

Press Operations — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Capt. Andrew W. Olsen, a native of Alexandria, Minn., graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He attended Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Fla, commissioned in November 2002, and attended Civil Engineer Corps Officers School Basic in Port Hueneme, Calif. He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Commanding Officer, OICC Florence

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:01:00 GMT

Capt. David M. Jayne earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Kansas State University in 1998. On August 28, 1998, he was commissioned as an Ensign in the Civil Engineer Corps through Officer Candidate School in Pensacola.

Capt.Omarr E. Tobias

Press Operations — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:56:00 GMT

Capt. Omarr E. Tobias became commanding officer of NAVFAC Washington in June, 2023. Tobias is a native of Hempstead, N.Y. He graduated with honors from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He has a Master of Science in business administration from The Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, and a Master of Science in national strategy from the Eisenhower School at the National Defense University. He is also a graduate of the Senior Executive Fellows Program at Harvard University.

Cmdr. J.D. Patton

Press Operations — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:51:00 GMT

Commander Patton is a native of Columbiana, Ohio. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2004 where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering before receiving his commission through Officer Candidate School later that same year.

CMC (SCW/EXW) Joseph Hampton

Press Operations — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 21:41:00 GMT

Command Master Chief (CMC) Joseph Hampton is a native of Chicago, Illinois, and enlisted in the United States Navy in August 1993. Following completion of basic training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, California he reported to Equipment Operator “A” school, Port Hueneme, California, where he completed apprenticeship training.

Capt. Kent R. Simodynes

Press Operations — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 21:35:00 GMT

CAPT Kent R. Simodynes is a native of Edmond, Oklahoma. He received his commission from the United States Naval Academy, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture in May 2002. In 2008, he earned a master’s degree in civil engineering with a concentration in construction management at the University of Maryland. Simodynes is a licensed civil engineer registered in the state of Maryland and is a member of the Defense Acquisition Corps.

CAPT PATRICK C. CHITTY

David Todd — Mon, 23 May 2022 19:19:00 GMT

CAPT Patrick Chitty is a native of Florence, Alabama. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University in December 2003. He was commissioned through Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida, in April 2004. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama.

Thomas Barstow, P.E.

David Todd — Mon, 23 May 2022 19:05:00 GMT

Thomas Barstow, P.E. is a native of Massena, New York and is a 1985 graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.

Command Senior Enlisted Leader

Press Operations — Fri, 13 May 2022 17:37:00 GMT

Seabee Master Chief Justin Hallahan, a native of Boston, Mass., graduated from Adams High School, South Bend, Ind., in 2002. He entered the U.S. Navy in August 2002, attending basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.