Charles Camillo serves as the Executive Vice-President of the Midwest Flood Control Association. He is the former longtime trusted advisor to the Mississippi River Commission, a presidentially appointed commission established by Congress to oversee navigation and flood control improvements on the Mississippi River. Since 2002, Mr. Camillo has served the Mississippi River Commission in various capacities as Executive Director/Executive Assistant, Legislative & Congressional Liaison, and Historian. Mr. Camillo, at the request of the Honorable R.D. James, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, also served a detail as a “Special Assistant” to Secretary James at the Pentagon. During his career, Mr. Camillo provided strategic guidance on critical engineering policy, legislative and political issues; projected command influence throughout the organization; and fostered lasting relationships built on trust, transparency, and frequent dialogue with the public, partners, and members of Congress.