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USACE Vicksburg District welcomes new Deputy District Engineer

picture of Mr. Richard (Rich) Feibelman, Jr., P.M.P. as the new Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management (DPM).
Mr. Richard (Rich) Feibelman, Jr.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the appointment of Mr. Richard (Rich) Feibelman, Jr., P.M.P. as the new Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management (DPM).

Mr. Feibelman most recently served as the Civil Works Office of Strategic Engagement Leader at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters in Washington, D.C., a position he held for over two years.

Mr. Feibelman’s experience in project management, engineering, and business provided a well-rounded resume for the position. Feibelman has a unique perspective and a talent for strategic planning, partnering, efficiency, and delivering on commitments.

Prior to his service with the Corps of Engineers, Mr. Feibelman spent seven years in the manufacturing sector across Georgia, South Carolina, and Mississippi, where he honed his skills as a product and process improvement engineer and as a production manager.

He is a 2001 graduate of Mercer University in Macon, GA, with a B.S. in Engineering, and is a certified Project Management Professional (P.M.P.) with the Project Management Institute.

An active member of his community, Mr. Feibelman has been involved with the Vicksburg YMCA and served for two years as the Campaign Chairman for the United Way of West Central Mississippi. He and his wife, Katie, also a native of Vicksburg, MS, are the proud parents of three daughters.

"It’s an honor and a privilege to be coming home to the Vicksburg District,” said Feibelman. “To me, this is more than a new leadership role; it's a chance to reconnect with a mission and a team I care about deeply. I'm excited to both lead and support; to help set the course for our future while also clearing the path for the many dedicated professionals that work tirelessly to safely deliver quality projects on time and within budget. I'm eager to build on their incredible track record and contribute to the next chapter of this district's success to accelerate project delivery, optimize the use of Federal resources, and guarantee greater transparency and accountability for the American people. Together we will ‘Build Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’."

Kaileah Calloway is a sophomore attending the University of Louisiana Monroe majoring in communication.