Col. Timothy R. Vail was commissioned in the U.S. Army in May 1997. Vail earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Environmental Sciences from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, a Master of Science in Construction Management from Texas A&M and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. In addition, he is a graduate of the Army Force Management Course, Command and General Staff College and Engineer Officer Advanced and Basic courses. Vail assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District July 2, 2019.