Mr. Jeff Currer is currently the Program Area Manager for the Maritime Expeditionary Warfare Program Area at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL).  Previous positions include, the Program Manager for Mine Warfare and Assistant Program Area Manager for Unconventinal Littoral Warfare.

Mr. Currer graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1983 with a B.S. in Systems Engineering. After completing nuclear engineering training and basic submarine school in May 1985, Mr. Currer was assigned to numerous operational posts and commands.  His first operational assignment was USS SPADEFISH (SSN 668).  In August of 1988 he was assigned as Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Fleet, where he served for two years.  In April 1991 he reported as Engineer Officer, USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) (GOLD), making 6 strategic deterrent patrols. Then, in April 1994 Captain Currer transferred to Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, serving as a junior member of the Nuclear Propulsion Examination Board. After conducting 65 examinations on submarines, aircraft carriers, cruisers and shore facilities, he reported to USS JACKSONVILLE (SSN 699) as Executive Officer.  Aboard USS JACKSONVILLE, he completed a Mediterranean deployment where the ship was recognized as a Battle Group Top Performer and was awarded the Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet “Hook’em Award” for Undersea Warfare excellence.  In July 1998 Captain Currer was assigned to U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska.  There he served as Executive Assistant to the Director, Plans and Policy (J5) and the Commander in Chief, U.S. Strategic Command.  While in Omaha, he earned a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Oklahoma.  In March of 2001, Captain Currer relieved as Commanding Officer USS PITTSBURGH (SSN 720).  During his tour on board, PITTSBURGH deployed to U.S. Central Command to support Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Southern Watch and conducted combat strike operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

In September of 2003 Captain Currer completed his Command tour and reported to the staff of the Director of Naval Education and Training representing Submarine Force and Naval Reactor’s interests at the resource sponsor level. Captain Currer was subsequently assigned to the OPNAV N3N5 Staff as OPNAV N3ON, where he supported Global Force Management of our submarine force, Nuclear Berths and Anchorages, Submarine Rescue and Navy Salvage.  While on the N3N5 staff, he provided direct support to the Secretary of the Navy regarding mid-frequency sonar litigation and impacts on Navy operations. Following assignments included Head, Undersea Surveillance Branch where he supported Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) resourcing and requirements, and his final active duty position as Head, Undersea Capabilities Branch (OPNAV N2N6) where he supported IUSS as well as Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, Distributed Netted Systems and environmental compliance support for low frequency active sonar.

Mr. Currer retired from the Navy and arrived at JHU/APL in July 2012 after 29 years of commissioned service. His personal awards include the Legion of Merit (two awards) and the Bronze Star.