Mark Quander

Mark Christopher Quander[3] (born 1974) is a United States Army brigadier general who serves as the 79th Commandant of Cadets of the United States Military Academy since May 2021. 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.[4][5][6][7] 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. The family name, as it is spelled now, dates back to the 19th century.

Brigadier General

Mark C. Quander
Born1974 (age 47–48)[1]
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1995–present
RankBrigadier General
Commands heldCommandant of Cadets of the United States Military Academy
Transatlantic Division, United States Army Corps of Engineers
United States Army Engineer School
AwardsLegion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Alma materUnited States Military Academy (BS)
Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS)
Georgetown University (MA)
Spouse(s)Melonie Quander[2]
RelationsMaj. Gen. Leo A. Brooks Sr. (uncle)
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks (cousin)
Brig. Gen. Leo A. Brooks Jr. (cousin)

Education

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 an M.S. degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University.[8][4]

Personal life

Quander is married to retired lieutenant colonel Melonie Quander, an Army nurse who served in the Iraq War.[9] They have one daughter. 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
  1. "Myron B. Pitts: Former 71st student makes military history with rise to general". Havelock news. April 4, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  2. "Engineer School Commandant's promotion makes American History". February 18, 2020.
  3. "Mark Christopher Quander". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  4. "Commandant's Biography". Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  5. "Brigadier General Mark C. Quander (USA)". Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  6. Kibler, Joan (June 5, 2018). "Quander assumes command of the Transatlantic Division". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  7. "Engineer School welcomes Quander as new commandant". U.S. Army. July 3, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  8. "PN406 — Army". U.S. Congress. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  9. "An Army Nurse in the Baghdad ER - Melonie Quander". Retrieved June 29, 2021.
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