The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District provides a full range of quality engineering, science, technical and construction support services in support of peacetime and contingency operations in Alaska for our Nation and area of responsibility. Interested in working for USACE in Alaska? Learn about opportunities with the organization at www.usajobs.gov.

Michelle Mandel became the chief of the Contracting Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District on January 25, 2026. In this role, she oversees contracting work for the diverse mission portfolio of the district, which includes military, civil works, environmental and other agency construction projects across the state and in multiple countries.

The Alaska District selected John Raso as Deputy District Engineer for Program Management (DPM) and Chief of the Program and Projects Management Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District in January 2026. In this position he provides oversight of the district’s various programs and activities throughout the state and is responsible for ensuring efficient and timely delivery of military, civil works, environmental, and other agency construction projects with an average annual value in excess of $800 million.

The Alaska District honored Randy Bowker, deputy district engineer and director of programs and project management, in a ceremony at the district headquarters on Dec. 16

Col. Jeffrey Palazzini, commander of the USACE - Alaska District, served as the commander of the Pacific Palisades emergency field office, or EFO, for nearly four months in 2025. In this capacity, he served as a crucial leader and resource for other deployed personnel as they worked tirelessly to clear debris from the community, enabling residents and business owners to safely proceed in their recovery efforts.