KNOWLEDGE. EXPERIENCE. RESULTS.
Education
BS, United States Military Academy at West Point
MS, University of California, Berkeley
Master of Military Art and Science, US Army School of Advanced Military Studies
Memberships and Citations
Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port, and Navigation Engineers
American Academy of Water Resource Engineers
American Society of Civil Engineers
Association of the United States Army
Society of American Military Engineers
Major Practice Areas
Flood Risk Management
Federal Contracts
Professional Certification
Professional Engineer, California since 1981
Contact
Major General (Ret) Don Riley, PE
Senior Advisor
Don’s leadership positions within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers give him unique qualifications to assist clients with their federal strategies and engagements.
During his 37 years service with the Corps of Engineers, Don held a series of leadership positions which have given him keen insights into federal policymaking, particularly as it relates to environmental issues. Among other positions, he served as Deputy Commanding General and Deputy Chief of Engineers, which made him second in command of the Corps with more than 37,000 employees and an annual budget of more than $40 billion.
As Director, Civil Works he managed the Army’s Civil Works Program, overseeing the design, planning, building, and regulating of flood control, navigation, environmental restoration, and multi-purpose water resource projects.
Other Experience
Senior US Engineer, Afghanistan, 2009-2010
Commanding General of the Corps of Engineers’ Mississippi Valley Division. Concurrently served as President of the Mississippi River Commission.
Deputy Chief of Staff (Engineer) of U.S. Army Europe in Heidelberg, Germany.
Fellow, American Society of Engineers
Eminent Diplomate (Port Engineering), Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port, and Navigation Engineers
Founding Diplomate (Water Resources Engineer), American Academy of Water Resources Engineers.