Background
He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Van Antwerp graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972. He completed Ranger, Airborne and Air Assault training and the Engineer Officer Basic and Advanced Courses. He holds a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration degree from Long Island University in New New York
Military He is a Registered Professional Engineer. He served for a number of years as President of Officer"s Christian Fellowship. Additionally, Van Antwerp exercised Department of the Army directed executive agent authority over the United States Military Entrance Processing Command.
Command assignments include the United States. Army Maneuver Support Center and Fort Leonard Wood/Commandant, United States. Army Engineer School.
United States. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District during the Northridge earthquake of 1994. The United States. Army Division, South Atlantic, Atlanta, Georgia.
And the 326th Engineer Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) during the Gulf War. Civilian After retiring from military service, he joined the Board of Directors for the Michael Baker Corporation.
He resigned from the board in March 2012 citing a potential conflict of interest.