FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2025
Baton Rouge, LA – GIS Engineering, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Charles Camillo as Director of Federal Services, effective June 2, 2025. In this role, Charles will serve as a senior advisor to GIS’s federal division, playing a key role in the company’s strategic expansion into the Federal market, as well as into emerging markets across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
Charles Camillo brings over three decades of distinguished service and expertise in engineering policy, federal programs, and strategic public engagement. Most recently, he served as the Executive Director of the Mississippi River Commission and Executive Assistant for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division, where he played a critical role in shaping national water resource strategy, policy, and communication.
A CAREER MARKED BY RECOGNITION AND ACHIEVEMENT
Since joining the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1993, Charles has held several senior roles, including Executive Director of the Mississippi River Commission, Executive Assistant for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Mississippi Valley Division, Special Assistant to Honorable R.D. James (Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works) in the Pentagon, Congressional Liaison, and Historian. Over his career, he has provided critical guidance during major events, including Hurricane Katrina and the historic 2011 Mississippi River Flood, authoring key strategic documents and serving as an expert witness for the U.S. Department of Justice.
His numerous accolades include:
- Superior Civilian Service Award (twice awarded)
- Commander’s Award for Civilian Service (three-time recipient)
- Ernest P. Blankenship Professional of the Year (2011)
- Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, presented by Maj. Gen. Rick Kaiser (2019) and Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Hon. R.D. James (2020)
- Recipient of the prestigious De Fleury Medal, honoring exceptional contributions to Army Engineer excellence
AN ACCOMPLISHED AUTHOR AND THOUGHT LEADER
Charles is also an accomplished author, having published Divine Providence: The 2011 Flood in the Mississippi River & Tributaries Project, which was later translated into Mandarin by the Chinese Water Institute. His 2004 historical work, Upon Their Shoulders, commemorated the 125th anniversary of the Mississippi River Commission.
Chip Kline | VP of Federal Affairs at GIS
“Charles has exemplified unwavering dedication, integrity, and a deep sense of purpose throughout his time at the Mississippi Valley Division. His commitment to public service, collaborative leadership style, and strategic vision have left a lasting impact on the mission and people he served. Charles brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and a passion for advancing innovative, resilient solutions to complex challenges.”
A STRATEGIC ADDITION TO DRIVE GROWTH AND IMPACT
GIS Engineering is proud to welcome Charles into this new leadership role. His career reflects the values GIS upholds—professionalism, innovation, and a commitment to building resilient, sustainable infrastructure. We look forward to the experience and perspective Charles brings as we continue to grow our federal services and enhance the infrastructure that supports communities across our region and the nation.
ABOUT GIS ENGINEERING
Since its inception in January 2016, GIS Engineering, LLC, a subsidiary of GIS Holdings, LLC, has been dedicated to providing high-quality, responsive professional engineering services that clients need to achieve success. The company is deeply rooted in a safe, family-like workplace culture, committed to teamwork and accountability, while driven to deliver fun, challenging, and meaningful projects to the customers, markets, and communities they serve. GIS Engineering has grown to over 300 employees under 10 years of business; this market emergence demonstrates the company’s ability to provide trusted services with enthusiasm, diligence, and creativity. GIS Engineering is a multi-discipline engineering, surveying, and construction management firm providing services to customers in the Energy, Industrial, Infrastructure, and Power sectors.
