The Alaska District celebrated the retirement of Randy Bowker, deputy district engineer and director of programs and project management, in a ceremony at the district headquarters on Dec. 16. Brig. Gen. Joseph “Clete” Goetz, commanding general of the Pacific Ocean Division and Col. Jeffrey Palazzini, district commander, presented multiple awards, including the Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal, Army Distinguished Civilian Service Medal and a certificate of retirement to Bowker at the event. In addition, staff from around the district offered gifts in appreciation of his service to the organization.
Bowker began his career at the Alaska District in 1992 as a civil designer and hydraulics engineer. Later, he served as assistant branch chief for the Technical Engineering Branch and chief of the Quality Management Section in the Engineering Division between 2003 and 2006. Bowker became chief of the Military Construction Branch in May 2006 and worked in that capacity until 2014, when he assumed his most recent role. As DPM, he oversaw the execution of the district’s immense portfolio across the military, civil works, environmental and interagency programs.
Throughout his time at the Alaska District, Bowker provided outstanding leadership and expertise for a program that spans across the state of Alaska and the world. His role as a mentor to staff across the organization leaves a lasting impact, and his dedication to quality resounded throughout the numerous programs and projects that he influenced.
Congratulations, Randy! Thank you for your service to the district and the nation!