Commander Brown is a native of State College Pennsylvania and received his commission in 2004 through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Science in Ocean Engineering from Oregon State University.
His operational tour was with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Three in Port Hueneme California. He deployed to Iraq and Kuwait as the battalion’s Engineering Officer and to Sasebo Japan and Legazpi Philippines as a Detail Officer in Charge.
His shore assignments include Facilities Director for Naval Special Warfare Group One, Project Officer for the Navy Expeditionary Program Office, Waterfront Inspection Program Manager for NAVFAC Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center, Assistant Public Works Officer for Naval Station Newport, Liaison to the Pacific Fleet Headquarters for NAVFAC Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Facilities Management Division Director, N5 Plans Assistant Chief of Staff for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific, and Public Works Officer for Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.
Currently, he serves as the Executive Officer for Officer in Charge of Construction, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
Commander Brown is a qualified Seabee Combat Warfare Officer, Fleet Marine Force Officer and Marine Engineer Diving Officer. He is a registered Professional Engineer and a DoD Acquisition Professional Member. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and Navy Achievement Medal.
Last Updated: 16 September 2024