The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division serves as USACE’s tip of the spear in one of the most dynamic construction environments in the world, STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS, BUILDING CAPACITY, and ENHANCING SECURITY for our nation, allies, and partners. 

We SAFELY deliver agile, responsive, and innovative, design, construction, engineering and contingency solutions in support of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and other global partners to advance national security interests.

Expand List item 37118Collapse List item 37118  CDR Official Bio

COLONEL CRAIG S. BAUMGARTNER assumed duties as Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division, in June 2024. Prior to taking command, he served as the Deputy Commander of the Transatlantic Division, beginning in August 2021. Baumgartner also previously served as Chief of Staff, HQDA G-3/5/7, Combined Joint-Engineer Branch Head, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A), and Commander and District Engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, headquartered on Arsenal Island in Rock Island, Illinois. He commissioned in the United States Army Corps of Engineers in May 1993 from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.

Baumgartner also served as Command Engineer of United States Army Cyber and Second Army at Fort Meade, Maryland; Deputy Brigade Commander of 18th Engineer Brigade in Schweinfurt, Germany; and Battalion Commander of the 15th Engineer Battalion in Schweinfurt, Germany to include a combat tour in support of Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom.

Other previous assignments include:

  • Joint Engineer Observer/Trainer for United States Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) in Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Battalion S3, 1-3 Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia, including a combat tour in Ramadi, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom V.
  • Brigade Engineer, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia including a combat tour in Tikrit, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III.
  • Engineer Future Operations Officer (G35), Coalition Forces Land Component Command, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I/II and Operation Enduring Freedom.
  • Engineer Trainer, 3d Battalion, 307th Regiment, 87th Division (Training Support), Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
  • Adjutant and Company Commander, 1st Engineer Battalion, Fort Riley, Kansas including an operational deployment to Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of Stabilization Force-6.
  • Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer, 317th Engineer Battalion, Fort Benning, Georgia including an operational deployment to Saudi Arabia/Kuwait in support of Operation Vigilant Warrior.

Baumgartner holds a Bachelors Degree in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, a Masters Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri Science and Technology, and a Masters Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island. His military education includes the U.S. Army War College Senior Leader Seminar, U.S. Army War College Fellowship Program (in residence at Syracuse University), Joint Combined Warfighter School, College of Naval Command and Staff, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, and Engineer Officer Advanced and Basic Courses. Baumgartner’s military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit Medal (2 OLC), Bronze Star Medal (3 OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), and Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLCs). His badges include the Combat Action Badge and Parachutist Badge. He is also an Engineer Regiment Silver de Fleury Medal recipient.

Expand List item 29866Collapse List item 29866  Deputy CDR Bio

Colonel Nikki L. Haupt assumed duties as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division Deputy Commander on July 29, 2024. Haupt most recently served as Commander of the 397th Engineer Battalion in Marina, CA and prior to that assignment, served as the S3 for the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade; Division G3 for Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Chief of Future Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and Commander of the 863rd Engineer Battalion in Darien, IL. She commissioned in the United States Army Engineer Corps in June 2004 from Oregon State University.

Other previous assignments include:

- Platoon Leader, 302nd Brigade Support Battalion, Camp Casey, South Korea.

- Maintenance Control Officer and Company Executive Officer, 19th Engineer Battalion, Fort Knox, Kentucky, including an operational deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

- Staff Engineer, U.S. Forces Afghanistan (South), Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

- Observer Controller/Trainer Team Chief, 2/383rd Training Support Battalion, Leavenworth, Kansas.

- Mission Command Project Officer, Mission Command Center of Excellence, Capability Development Integration Directorate, Concepts Development Division, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

- Current Operations Officer for the 416th Theater Engineer Command, Darien, IL.

Haupt holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology from Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR and a Master of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Management from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO and is a Certified Associate Wildlife Biologist. Her military education includes the Command and General Staff College, and Engineer Officer Advanced and Basic Courses.

Haupt’s military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLCs), three awards of the Army Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, and Afghanistan Campaign Medal. She is also an Engineer Regiment Bronze de Fleury Medal recipient. 

Expand List item 29867Collapse List item 29867  P&B Chief Official Bio

Scott P. Sawyer serves as the Chief of Regional Programs and Business for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division, headquartered in Winchester, Virginia. As the senior advisor to the Transatlantic Division commander, Sawyer provides strategic leadership and technical, resource and financial program management expertise for the Division. He is responsible for leading the execution of a multi-billion-dollar program, which provides design, construction, and related engineering services in direct support to U.S. Central Command and other activities across 21 nations located throughout the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and the Levant to establish the conditions for regional security and stability. His direction ensures that the Transatlantic Division delivers critical infrastructure and capabilities that align with national security interests in this complex region.


A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) since 2007 and recognized expert in Project Management Business Process, Sawyer was a key member of the P2 Automated Information System (AIS) deployment team, implementing this system across four USACE districts to enhance project tracking, data management, and reporting. Additionally, he is the architect of the MILCON Lifecycle metric, which integrates USACE Command Guidance Metrics with leading indicators, providing a unified measure of project health that streamlines reporting across traditional project phases. This single-point metric has significantly improved decision-making by creating an actionable view of project performance throughout the lifecycle of military construction projects.


Over his 20+ years with USACE, Sawyer has served across headquarters, division, and district levels, giving him unique insight into USACE strategic and operational needs. Known for his adaptive leadership and clear communication, he uses data visualization tools to convey complex datasets in understandable formats, strengthening collaboration with mission partners and external stakeholders. Among his accomplishments are the development of Power BI dashboards for real-time program analysis, establishment of monthly Execution Progress Reviews, and negotiation of General Terms and Conditions agreements with command partners, reducing project support agreement timelines by nine months. His leadership of the "Mega Projects" initiative has further bolstered governance for high-visibility projects, ensuring senior oversight where needed.

 

Sawyer holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His exceptional career is marked by numerous honors, including the Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal, Superior Civilian Service Award, and multiple Commanders Awards for Civilian Service. His legacy of innovation and commitment continues to elevate the Transatlantic Division's program execution and support USACE’s mission to deliver strategic infrastructure in service of U.S. national interests.


CAREER CHRONOLOGY:
• Oct-2015-Oct 2016: Deputy Chief, Programs and Project Management Division, Afghanistan Engineer District,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bagram AFB, Afghanistan
• Jan 2014-Sep 2015: Program Manager, Programs Integration Division, Transatlantic Division U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, Winchester, VA
• Jun 2013 – Dec 2013: Chief Business Management Division, Transatlantic Division – Afghanistan, Kabul,
Afghanistan
• Jun 2010 – May 2013: Program Manager, Military Programs Strategy and Integration Division, Headquarters,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington DC
• Oct 2009 – May 2010: Chief, Programs and Analysis Branch, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Washington DC
• Nov 2006 – Sep 2009: Program Manager, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Cincinnati, OH
• 2001-2006: Various design, engineering, project management and program management positions with the
Buffalo District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo, NY


COLLEGES:
• BS, Civil Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2001


CERTIFICATIONS:
• Project Management Professional, PMI
AWARDS AND HONORS:
• Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal
• Superior Civilian Service Award
• Commanders Award for Civilian Service
• HQUSACE Employee of the quarter 12/2012
• Buffalo District Employee of the year
• Buffalo District Student Aide of the Year


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS:
• Project Management Institute

Expand List item 29868Collapse List item 29868  CSM Official Bio

Command Sergeant Major Michael Arroyo assumed duties as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division’s senior enlisted advisor on November 7, 2024. He is a native of The Bronx, NY, and enlisted in the United States Army in June 1998 as a horizontal construction engineer.

Arroyo has served in every enlisted leadership position through Command Sergeant Major. His previous assignments include tours with the 62nd Engineer Battalion, Fort Cavazos, TX; 27th Engineer Battalion (C) (A), Fort Liberty, N.C.; 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (A), Vicenza, Italy; 554 Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; 31st Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Mons, Belgium; 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion (A), Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, AK; 2nd Infantry Division, Republic of Korea United States Combined Division (RUCD), Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea; 91st Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1ABCT, 1st Cavalry Division; and the 20th Engineer Brigade, Fort Liberty, NC. 

Arroyo holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management and is currently completing his Master of Business Administration.

Arroyo’s military education includes; United States Sergeants Majors Academy class 68, Department of Defense Mission Assurance Assessment Course, Master Resiliency Course, Modern Army Combatives Course levels 1 and 2, Joint Engineer Operations Course, Advance Anti-Terrorism Officer’s Course, First Sergeant’s Course, Battle Staff Course, Environmental Compliance Course, Contracting Officer Representative Course, Jumpmaster School, Air Movement Operations Course, Equal Opportunity Leader’s Course, and Basic Airborne Course.

Arroyo’s awards include; Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (2OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (1OLC), Army Commendation Medal (4OLC), Army Achievement Medal (1SOLC), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal (8th award), National Defense Service Medal,  Korea Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal (1 Bronze Service Star), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars), Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 5), Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, and Romanian Airborne Wings. Arroyo is also a recipient of the Silver De Fleury Medal.