Mark Christopher Quander[3] (born 1974) is a United States Army Major General who serves as the commanding general of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division since June 30, 2023.[4][5] He most recently served as the 79th Commandant of Cadets of the United States Military Academy from May 2021 to June 2023. He previously served as the 98th Commandant of the United States Army Engineer School from July 2019 to May 2021 and commander of the Transatlantic Division of the United States Army Corps of Engineers from May 2018 to July 2019.[6][7][8][9]
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| Born | 1974 (age 49–50)[1] |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1995–present |
| Rank | Major General |
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| Spouse(s) | [2] |
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He also is a member of the historic Quander family, a family of African Americans with their ancestor having been brought to America sometime in the late 17th century.
Education edit
A native of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Quander was commissioned as an engineer officer via the United States Military Academy, graduating with a B.S. degree in civil engineering. He also holds an M.S. degree in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri and a M.A. degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University.[10][6]
Military career edit
In December 2023, Quander was promoted to major general.[11]
Personal life edit
Quander is married to retired lieutenant colonel Melonie Quander, an Army nurse who served in the Iraq War.[12] His promotion to brigadier general in February 2020 made him the fourth member of his extended family to attain general officer rank, after his cousins Vincent Brooks, Leo Brooks Jr., and his uncle Leo Brooks Sr.[2][1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Myron B. Pitts: Former 71st student makes military history with rise to general". Havelock news. April 4, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "Engineer School Commandant's promotion makes American History". February 18, 2020.
- ^ "Mark Christopher Quander". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "General Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. February 17, 2023.
- ^ "Mark C. Quander Assumes Command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division". Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. June 30, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "Commandant's Biography". Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ "Brigadier General Mark C. Quander (USA)". Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ Kibler, Joan (June 5, 2018). "Quander assumes command of the Transatlantic Division". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ "Engineer School welcomes Quander as new commandant". U.S. Army. July 3, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "PN406 — Army". U.S. Congress. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "PN1049 — Army". U.S. Congress. September 21, 2023.
- ^ "An Army Nurse in the Baghdad ER - Melonie Quander". Retrieved June 29, 2021.
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