Lt. Col. Christopher (Ryan) Pevey became the 73rd Honolulu District Commander June 24, 2022. Prior to joining Honolulu District, he most recently served as the 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Hawaii Engineer.
Pevey is from Athens, Georgia and was commissioned into the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in April 2004.
He served in other command and staff positions to include: Deputy Commander for the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Deputy G3 for the 1st Infantry Division; Executive Officer and Operations Officer for the 82nd Engineer Battalion in Kuwait and Fort Riley.
Pevey was the Executive Officer to the Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations at Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Commander of the 557 EN CO (Horizontal), 864th Engineer Battalion at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. He also served as the Chief of Operations for the 130th Engineer Brigade and Security Force Assistant Officer in Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-10 and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Assault and Obstacle Platoon Leader in Echo Company, 2-9 Infantry Regiment at Camp Casey, Korea.
Pevey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Georgia, and a Master of Science Administration, Public Administration from Central Michigan University. His military education includes graduation from the Command and General Staff College, Engineer Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Ranger Leader Course, and Airborne School.
Pevey’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (5), Army Commendation Medal (4), Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Ranger Tab, and Parachutist Badge.
Pevey is married and has two children.