Dr. Darrin Curtis has been named deputy for Programs and Project Management and chief of the Programs and Project Management Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District.
Curtis replaces Craig Pierce, who recently retired from federal service.
In his new leadership role, Curtis will oversee the district’s Civil Works, Military, and Interagency and International Support programs. His responsibilities include program execution and project delivery across a wide range of construction and engineering operations throughout the district.
Curtis previously served as deputy chief of the Programs and Project Management Division and chief of the Medical Program Branch. He also worked as lead program manager and project manager within the Medical Support Branch after joining the Little Rock District in 2010.
Before joining the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Curtis served 20 years as an active-duty officer in the U.S. Air Force Biomedical Science Corps. He retired as a lieutenant colonel in 2009. During his military career, he supported multiple overseas operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Joint Endeavor, Operation Joint Guard, and Joint Task Force Bravo.
Curtis earned a doctorate in engineering along with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the University of Arkansas. He is also a licensed professional engineer, certified Project Management Professional, graduate of the Air War College, and member of the Arkansas Academy of Civil Engineers.
The Little Rock District maintains a broad mission across Arkansas and the surrounding region. The district operates 12 multipurpose lakes, 13 locks and dams, 308 miles of navigation along the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, 138 parks, and 7 hydroelectric plants.
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