New Vicksburg District Chief of Management Support Branch named

Jan. 24, 2025-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced the selection of Laura Barlow as Chief of the Management Support Branch, Operations Division. 

The mission of the Management Support Branch is to provide financial management of quality engineering and  other professional services for operation and maintenance of flood control, navigation, recreation, water supply,  hydropower, fish and wildlife projects, natural and national emergencies, regulatory, and environmental  engineering activities, as well as, manage all programs to ensure consistent and thorough implementation of  policy, guidance, procedures, and programs as directed by higher headquarters in such a manner that meets or  exceeds the customer’s expectations. 

Barlow began her career with the Vicksburg District in 2019, as an Auditor in the Internal Review office. She  has worked in the Operations Division as a Program Analyst for the past four years in the Management Support  Branch where she most recently served as a team lead for the River Operations and Revetment Branches. 

Prior to joining MVK, she spent eight years working in public accounting. Barlow is a graduate of The  University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a MBA from  Mississippi College. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Defense Financial Manager – Acquisition Specialty (CDFM-A). 

Barlow is a native of Vicksburg. She is married to Jay Barlow and they have one son.