LaWarren V. Patterson

Maj. Gen. LaWarren V. Patterson

Maj. Gen. LaWarren V. Patterson is a distinguished retired United States Army leader whose 34‑year military career influenced the evolution of Army communications, cyber operations, and installation management. A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, he graduated from Norfolk State University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications before commissioning as a second lieutenant in the Signal Corps. He later earned master’s degrees from Central Michigan University and the U.S. Army War College, further strengthening the academic foundation of his strategic leadership.

Throughout his career, Patterson held key operational and command assignments across the globe, including early roles with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood and multiple leadership positions during tours in Germany, Washington, D.C., and South Korea. His combat service included deployment during Operation Desert Storm, where he served as a signal officer supporting coalition operations. 

Patterson’s visionary leadership became most evident as he rose to senior executive roles. He served as Commanding General of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon, where he helped guide the Army’s transition toward modern cyber warfare capabilities. He later became Deputy Commanding General for Operations and Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, overseeing a global workforce of 72,000 personnel and managing a $10 billion annual budget supporting 75 Army installations worldwide. 

Maj. Gen. Patterson retired in 2016 after a celebrated career marked by innovation, mentorship, and transformative impact. He is widely respected for his strategic vision, his commitment to the Signal Corps, and his dedication to the soldiers and civilians he led.