MILLINGTON, Tenn. - A Fayetteville, Arkansas, native was named Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central Command Commands (EURAFCENT) Military Engineer of the Year for 2022.
Prior to his reassignment to Kings Bay, Lt. Roster made significant contributions at NAVFAC EURAFCENT. As Deputy Director of Expeditionary Business Line, Lt. Roster expertly managed a diverse team of ten engineering and acquisition professionals, comprised of DoD Civilians, Italian Local Nationals and Spanish Local Nationals.
"During my time at NAVFAC EURAFCENT I was fortunate to have many unique and mission critical opportunities," said Roster. “Every challenge provided the exposure necessary for me to lead, learn, and grow as a naval officer and professional engineer.
Some of his achievements include; developing a charter framework for a new special Expeditionary Product Team, serving as the Command Emergency Management Coordinator throughout the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the leader and coordinator for potential emergency construction in Somalia.
Lt. Roster routinely and consistently demonstrates the high standards and unimpeachable integrity expected of a naval officer and a Seabee, and has made significant and lasting contributions to the Navy mission Europe, Africa and Central Command Areas of Responsibility.
"I am honored to receive this award and will remain forever grateful for the dedication and mission focus of the Expeditionary Projects Team," said Roster. “Without them, these achievements would not be possible."