Capt. Chris D. Kim, a native of Seoul, Republic of Korea, graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He attended Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Fla., and was commissioned as an Ensign in April 2002. He holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from San Diego State University and a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy.
Kim’s operational tours include Alfa Company commander, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5; Headquarters Company commander/armory/material liaison officer to Helmand Province, Afghanistan; and executive officer, Amphibious Construction Battalion 1.
His shore assignments include assistant public works officer (APWO), Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va.; assistant resident officer in charge of construction for the recapitalization of Recruit Training Command, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Midwest; assistant regional engineer action officer, NAVFAC Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT); PWO/installation & logistics director, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif.; Utilities Headquarters program director, Commander, Navy Installations Command; deputy command engineer, U.S. Transportation Command; operations officer, NAVFAC Northwest; and fleet engineer, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa.
Kim is currently serving as the executive officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Europe, Africa, Central.
He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Nebraska, a member of the Defense Acquisition Corps, qualified Seabee Combat Warfare Officer, and Joint Qualified Officer. He also holds professional credential as a certified energy manager. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), and Navy Achievement Medal (four awards).
Last Updated: 25 August 2025