Lieutenant Colonel Kathryn A. “Katie” Werback assumed the duties as the Commander and District Engineer of the Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on 12 July 2024. LTC Werback oversees more than 800 engineers and professionals from various functional backgrounds. LTC Werback is responsible for Civil Works, Interagency Programs and the Operations of USACE projects and activities for Eastern Washington, all of Idaho and portions of Oregon, Nevada, Wyoming and Utah.