As Chief Engineer, Chere Rexroat oversees the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE). OCE manages the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) major projects, including the execution of architecture and engineering planning and design, in-house construction, historic preservation as well as project, construction, sustainability and energy management, supporting the AOC's mission.

Before joining the AOC in 2018 as Deputy Engineer, Ms. Rexroat had over 30 years of demonstrated experience spanning numerous roles with the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. One career highlight was the successful $65 million renovation of the Ilima Tower at the Hale Koa Hotel, Armed Forces Recreation Center.

Ms. Rexroat earned her bachelor's degree in Environmental Design-Architecture from Texas A&M University and is a licensed Architect in California. Additionally, she completed the Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program and achieved green belt certification for the Lean Six Sigma Continuous Process Improvement Program.