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Norfolk District Executive Leadership

Photo of Col. Paul OlsenColonel Paul B. Olsen
District Engineer

Col. Paul B. Olsen is the 57th commander of the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Read more 

 

Photo of Lt. Col. Robert HauptLieutenant Colonel Robert Haupt
Deputy Commander and Deputy District Engineer

Lt. Col. Robert Haupt is the Norfolk District deputy commander and deputy district engineer. Read more

 

Jorge Nadal
Deputy District Engineer (Acting), Project Management

Jorge Nadal is the acting deputy district engineer. He directs and controls all aspects of planning, engineeering, construction, water resources and real estate.



Robert Davenport
District Counsel

Robert Davenport is the current Norfolk District counsel, and serves as the District's chief legal officer and principal adviser to the district commander and executive staff. Read more 



Matthew T. Byrne
Chief, Construction and Engineering Division

Matthew (Matt) T. Byrne is the Construction and Engineering chief, ensuring we meet our commitment to provide quality products and services to our customers. Read more

 

Michael R. Darrow, P.E., PMPMichael R. Darrow
Chief, Water Resources Division

Mike Darrow is the Water Resouces Division chief. As chief, he provides water resource solutions to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Read more  

 

Ava L. BensonAva L. Benson
Chief, Mission Support Division

Ava L. Benson is the Mission Support Division chief and manages the district's nationalized functions of contracting, information management, resources and more. Read more 

 

Mark CamskyMark Camsky
Chief, Resource Management Office

Mark Camsky is  the chief of the Norfolk District Resource Management Office and is the principal advisor to the district commander on resource and fiscal law issues. Read more 

Important Numbers

Hazards to Navigation Hotline 

  757-672-1835
General Information 
  757-201-7500
Freedom of Information Act Officer 
  757-201-7271
Human Resources 
  757-201-7210
Security Gate 
  757-201-7015
Security Reception Desk 
  757-201-7014
Public Affairs 
  757-201-7606
Wetlands/Permitting 
  757-201-7652