Mr. Michael S. Amarosa is a native of Utica, New York and has been a civilian leader within the Department of Defense since 1997. Mr. Amarosa’s civilian career includes service to the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. His experiences and accomplishments encompass numerous levels of operations at the tactical, operational and strategic levels.
In serving as the Executive Civilian Deputy to the Commanding General for 21st TSC, he is responsible to support the direction and administration of the strategies, objectives, and operations of theater sustainment priorities in Europe and Africa, through leading, integrating, synchronizing, and prioritizing operations in the specific areas of logistics support and planning, data analysis and innovation, human resources, finance, military pay, internal review and compliance (audit readiness), prevention programs, safety, military construction, and all senior responsible officer duties in support of base operations in both a forward deployed and garrison environment. Mr. Amarosa leads multiple innovation initiatives and supports the leadership of over 13K personnel that are geographically located on 40 different installations in nine countries.
Mr. Amarosa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Mercy College, Master of Arts in Security Management from Webster University, and a Master’s Certificate in Public Administration from the University of Virginia. In addition, he has completed the professional development at the Civilian Education System (CES) at the Army Management Staff College through the Senior Leaders program and is an alumnus of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Mr. Amarosa proudly served as a member in the U.S. Army Expeditionary Civilian Workforce.
CAREER CHRONOLOGY:
• Jan 2021- Aug 2022 Deputy Garrison Commander, USAG-Rheinland-Pfalz
• Sept 2017- Jan 2021 Deputy Garrison Commander, USAG-Hawaii
• Oct 2019 - May 2020* Deputy to the Commander, ASG-Balkans, Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo (ECW)
• April 2015 - Sept 2017 IMCOM-Pacific, G9 Director
• Nov 2011 - April 2015 Family and MWR, Director, USAG-Hawaii
• Feb 2009 - Nov 2011 Family and MWR, Chief Operating Officer, Fort Bragg, NC
• Jan 2008 – Feb 2009 Family and MWR, Business Operations Director, Fort Bragg, NC
• Oct 2002 - Jan 2008 IMCOM HQ, Senior Business Analyst, Alexandria, Virginia
• Jan 1997 – Oct 2002 Head, Business Operations (F&H), USMC MCCS-South Carolina
Mr. Amarosa’s awards and honors include (3) Superior Civilian Service Medals; (3) Meritorious Civilian Service Medals; (2) Commanders Awards for Civilian Service; IMCOM Stalwart Award; Achievement Medal for Civilian Service; DoD Excellence Award for Outstanding Leadership; and The Order of the White Plume.
Mr. Amarosa is married to the former MarieJanelle Espiritu of Lahaina, Hawaii. They have 3 children, Kayleigh, Gabriella and Gianni.