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.
Master of Business Administration PE (born January 27, 1950) was the Chief of Engineers of the United States Army and Commanding General of the United States. Army Corps of Engineers. Van Antwerp"s previous assignment was as Commanding General, United States. Army Accessions Command and Deputy Commanding General for Initial Military Training at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Other assignments include Chief of Staff, United States. Army Corps of Engineers. Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, Washington, District of Columbia. Director, Office of Competitive Sourcing, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research, Development and Acquisition), Washington, District of Columbia. Executive Assistant to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, District of Columbia. Executive Office, Office of the Chief of Engineers, Washington, District of Columbia Chief, Military Engineering and Construction Division, United States. Army Western Command, Fort Shafter, Hawaii. Executive Officer, 84th Engineer Battalion, 45th General Support Group, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. And Instructor, Department of Mechanics, United States. Military Academy, West Point, New New York
