James “Brooks” Schultze, 30-year Army Veteran, Named Chief Operating Officer of Mbroh Engineering
Mbroh Engineering (Mbroh) is proud to announce the appointment of Colonel (Retired) James “Brooks” Schultze as its new Chief Operating Officer. Schultze, with his extensive experience in leadership, strategic planning, and operations management in infrastructure development for the U.S. Army and the U.S. Corps of Engineers water management business lines, joins Mbroh after a distinguished 30-year career as an Engineer Officer in the Army.
Schultze’s final military assignment was as Deputy Commander and Acting Commander of the Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he provided guidance and direction to four operating district commands across Fort Worth and Galveston, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Little Rock, Arkansas. Under his leadership, these districts managed the nation’s water resources infrastructure, supported military installations, and provided disaster response across six states, covering 2.3 million acres of public land and water.
“We are honored to have Colonel Schultze join Mbroh’s leadership team,” said Anthony Mbroh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mbroh. “His extensive municipal, public works and water/wastewater background and trusted engineering expertise align seamlessly with Mbroh’s mission to provide innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. We are confident that his leadership will help drive our company’s operations to new levels of excellence.”
As Chief Operating Officer, Schultze will oversee daily operations, implement strategic initiatives and enhance Mbroh’s operational efficiency. His leadership will be instrumental in guiding Mbroh Engineering as it continues to expand its services and impact in the engineering industry across the U.S.
“I am excited to begin the next part of my journey and join the Mbroh team,” said Schultze. “I look forward to working with the talented staff here, building on company successes, and exploring new opportunities for growth and innovation.”
Schultze also served as the Strategic Planner for the Army G-9 (Installations) at the Pentagon, where he played a crucial role in long-term strategic infrastructure initiatives. His extensive experience includes leadership positions at tactical, operational, and strategic levels, both domestically and internationally. He has served as NATO Engineer at Camp Resolute in Kabul, Afghanistan, as Brigade Commander of the 181st Infantry Brigade at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, and as Chief of the Commanding General’s Initiatives Group for U.S. Army Europe, among other critical roles.
Schultze earned his commission through the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps at Texas A&M University, where he graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He also holds a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Missouri-Rolla and is a licensed professional engineer in Missouri.
His military education includes prestigious institutions such as the Army War College, the School of Advanced Military Studies, and the Canadian Staff College. Schultze’s dedication and service have earned him numerous awards and decorations, including the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
