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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief, Installation Readiness Division, Military Programs, HQ US Army Corps of Engineers

  • Education

    • Cornell University

      1998 - 2000
      ME Environmental Engineering

    • Clarkson University

      1984 - 1988
      BS Civil and Environmental Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Society Omicron Pi Omicron, Army ROTC

  • Experience

    • C, 10th Engineer Battalion

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1992
      Company XO

    • 3ID, Engineer Brigade

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1993
      Assistant Bde S1

    • US Army, 299th En BN

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
      Company Commander

    • USMA Dept GEnE

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2001
      Associate Professor

      Instructed Introduction to Physical Geogrpahy, Earth Sceince, Advanced Waster Water Treatment, Environmental Science, and Geology

    • Eight US Army

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      Area II Program Manager

      Developed the MILCON and Host Nation Support Construction Program for the Seoul Area Military Installations.

    • US Army Corps of Engineers

      Jul 2002 - Jul 2004
      Deputy Commander, Buffalo District

      - Deputy Commander of USACE engineer district with a $90M annual program and operating budget of over $20M and over 300 employees.- Direct supervisor of the Support Staff to include: HR, Safety, EEO, Public Affairs, Contracting, IT, Logistics, Internal Review, Small Business, and Emergency Management

    • US Joint Forces Command

      Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
      Chief, Joint Engineer Training and Doctrine

      - Served as a Joint Engineer Trainer on the Deployable Training Team- Key contributor to JP 3-34, Joint Engineer Operations- SME for development of Joint Engineer Operations Course- Project lead for the Joint Engineer Planning and Execution System automated planning tool software upgrade

    • Norfolk District, US Army Corps of Engineers

      Aug 2007 - Jul 2010
      Deputy Commander

      As Norfolk District Deputy Commander and Deputy District Engineer, supports the Corps’ water resources development and navigable waterways operations for five river basins in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Corps’ military design and construction projects for Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard and Air Force military installations throughout Virginia. Manages the district’s flood damage reduction (including hurricane and storm damage reduction) and disaster response activities and provides engineering support to our nation’s overseas contingency operations. Show less

    • USACE, Transatlantic Division Afghanistan

      Sept 2010 - Jun 2014

      Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management (DPM) of the Transatlantic Afghanistan District in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM which is forward deployed in a combat zone. Provides organizational and project management direction for approximately $3B worth of construction managed under the Afghanistan National Security Forces (Army and Police), Military Construction (MILCON), and Commander's Emergency Response Program (CERP). Leads an extremely varied team of over 300 military, civilians, and contractors in meeting District goals and objectives. Directly supervises approximately 50 employees including Program and Project Managers, Provincial Reconstruction Team members, Program Analysts and Administrative Professionals within PPMD. Provides guidance to the District with strategic direction in the development and management of the District's budget, affordability, and the transition of the primary engineering mission to Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) by 1 July 2014. Show less Chief, Water Resources Divsion, Norfolk District, US Army Corps of Engineers. Responsible for delivering enduring and essential water resource solutions through colaboration with partners and stakeholders in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Responsibilities include a $6M Civil Works Planning Program, $7M Corps Regulatory Program issuing over 4000 permits annually, and a $30M Civil Works O+M Program. Facilities include 80 projects, three bridges, one dam, three locks and a large floating plant fleet. Supervises three subordinate branch chiefs with indirect supervision of 160 employees. Serves as the senior water resource advisor to the commander. Synchronizes district effors with North Atlantic Division and HQ USACE policy and procedures. Serves as a member of the Division's Regional Management Board and the District's Corporate Board. Show less

      • Deputy for Programs and Project Management

        Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

      • Chief, Water Resources Division, Norfolk District, US Army Corps of Engineers

        Sept 2010 - Sept 2013

    • USACE, Norfolk District

      Jun 2014 - Jan 2025

      As the Senior Civilian for the Norfolk District; Provides Program and Project Management, and Engineering and Construction Leadership. Executes oversight of the full range of the $500M+ district program to ensure project delivery, on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable regulations. Interfaces internally and externally to assure integrated district efforts to produce quality products. Provides overall continuity and leadership to ensure commitments to customers are met and program is executed using best business practices. Provides direct support to GWOT and National or Regional emergency missions. Provides guidance to the district commander in the execution of District programs and operations. Serves as the District’s Congressional Liaison. Show less Chief, Water Resources Divsion, Norfolk District, US Army Corps of Engineers. Responsible for delivering enduring and essential water resource solutions through colaboration with partners and stakeholders in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Responsibilities include a $6M Civil Works Planning Program, $7M Corps Regulatory Program issuing over 4000 permits annually, and a $30M Civil Works O+M Program. Facilities include 80 projects, three bridges, one dam, three locks and a large floating plant fleet. Supervises three subordinate branch chiefs with indirect supervision of 160 employees. Serves as the senior water resource advisor to the commander. Synchronizes district effors with North Atlantic Division and HQ USACE policy and procedures. Serves as a member of the Division's Regional Management Board and the District's Corporate Board. Show less

      • Deputy District Engineer, Programs and Project Management

        Apr 2015 - Jan 2025

      • Chief, Water Resources Division

        Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

    • US Army Corps of Engineers

      Jan 2025 - now
      Chief

      Started. a 120 assignment as the Chief, Installation Support Division, Military Programs, HQ USACE. The Division focuses mainly on SRM, Planning, and Energy Support to Installations.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Engineer, Environmental, Virginia

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mike Darrow, P.E., PMP, F. SAME
      Fellow, SAME SAME Dec 2016 Selected as Fellow for past and future service to the Society
    • Awarded to Mike Darrow, P.E., PMP, F. SAME
      LTG John W. Morris Civilian of the Year HQ USACE Aug 2016 For exceptional performance during calendar year 2015 for his significant and noteworthy contributions to the mission, reputation, and prestige of the total Corps of Engineers. Mike Darrow was selected as the Deputy for Programs in Project Management in April 2015 and quickly helped to reenergize his team and provide calming, steady leadership to enable the District to fully execute the $500M program with almost an entirely new group of senior leaders in the District while also experiencing a… Show more For exceptional performance during calendar year 2015 for his significant and noteworthy contributions to the mission, reputation, and prestige of the total Corps of Engineers. Mike Darrow was selected as the Deputy for Programs in Project Management in April 2015 and quickly helped to reenergize his team and provide calming, steady leadership to enable the District to fully execute the $500M program with almost an entirely new group of senior leaders in the District while also experiencing a significant manpower shortage in key functional areas. Mike facilitated a seamless district commander transition and during the outreach with all the stakeholders and public leaders, it was evident that Mike’s influence in the community and with the military installations was instrumental in the high esteem that the Norfolk District and the US Army Corps of Engineers has as a professional, responsive, and honest organization with the public interest always coming first. Mr. Darrow’s achievements, professionalism and dedication to public service reflect great credit upon himself, the Norfolk District, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Army, and to the Nation. Show less
    • Awarded to Mike Darrow, P.E., PMP, F. SAME
      LTG Raymond A. Wheeler Medal Society of American Military Engineers May 2015 for his outstanding and extensive contributions to military engineering through leadership and significant achievements by his work as a military engineer and his continued success as a Department of the Army Civilian with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a combat and environmental engineer, Mike shaped young cadets and future leaders. He excelled in the joint engineer community as the leader trained for the joint task force deploying engineer staffs. He is an invaluable member of the… Show more for his outstanding and extensive contributions to military engineering through leadership and significant achievements by his work as a military engineer and his continued success as a Department of the Army Civilian with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a combat and environmental engineer, Mike shaped young cadets and future leaders. He excelled in the joint engineer community as the leader trained for the joint task force deploying engineer staffs. He is an invaluable member of the Norfolk District who provides exceptional performance and leadership as the Chief, Water Resources Division, responsible for providing water resources solutions to the Commonwealth of Virginia on all navigation, regulatory, and water resources issues. His unmatched performance during his deployment as the Deputy for Programs and Project Management, Transatlantic Afghanistan (TAA) District, has placed the bar extremely high forothers to follow. In nine short months where he stepped into a job that had been vacant, Mike managed to place over $800M in construction and completed over 150 projects with a total contract value of $1 .988. His insight allowed senior leaders to make risk informed decisions and deliver quality projects. Mike's return to Norfolk District brought no surprise as he helped drive several strategic projects for the region and Nation. Mike and his team were able to get full fund ing for the Norfolk Harbor 55' General Reevaluation Report a whole year earlier than thought possible and will set the stage for the Port of Virginia to be able to accommodate the Post Panamax vessels. Mike leads his second term as President of the Hampton Roads SAME, the largest post in the organization, meeting all desired goals with distinction. Mike's accomplishments and resulting effects have made lasting tribute and impact on the military engineering profession and reflect great credit upon the Society of American Military Engineers. Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Elected Director

      Issued by Society of American Military Engineers on May 2019
      Society of American Military EngineersAssociated with Mike Darrow, P.E., PMP, F. SAME

    • Leaders Development Task Force - Co Chair

      Issued by Society of American Military Engineers on Jan 2017
      Society of American Military EngineersAssociated with Mike Darrow, P.E., PMP, F. SAME

    • National Vice President

      Issued by Society of American Military Engineers on May 2022
      Society of American Military EngineersAssociated with Mike Darrow, P.E., PMP, F. SAME

    • President , Hampton Roads Post

      Issued by Society of American Military Engineers on Aug 2014
      Society of American Military EngineersAssociated with Mike Darrow, P.E., PMP, F. SAME

    • President

      Issued by SAME Hampton Roads Post on Jun 2009
      SAME Hampton Roads PostAssociated with Mike Darrow, P.E., PMP, F. SAME

    • Middle Atlantic Regional Vice President

      Issued by Society of American Military Engineers on May 2016
      Society of American Military EngineersAssociated with Mike Darrow, P.E., PMP, F. SAME