Cameron Maples
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Operations and leadership executive with 20+ years running multi-site programs and crisis operations across higher education, the Pentagon, combat zones and global logistics. Led organizations up to 1,400 people, shaped multi-billion-dollar sustainment policy, and delivered measurable gains in cost, readiness, and access. TS/SCI Active Clearance
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor of Military Science / Department Chair
Georgetown University
01.2022 - Current
- Run a five-university leadership enterprise; oversee multi-million-dollar budgets, faculty/staff, and cross-institution execution.
- Served on the Georgetown Provost Council (2022–2025) for policy and equity alignment.
- Negotiated $12M+ in scholarships, raised $100K (program record), and secured facility arrangements saving $400K/year.
- Exceeded commissioning mission by 176%; program ranked #2 (MacArthur Award); #6 of 38 at Cadet Advanced Camp; engaged 2,000+ stakeholders and generated 20+ federal internships/jobs.
Joint Staff Operations Officer (Strategic Policy Branch Chief)
The Pentagon
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated Afghanistan evacuation with the White House, DoD, FAA, FBI, and allies (124K civilians; 5.8K U.S. personnel).
- Led a 70+ person, cross-agency team on multi-billion-dollar sustainment initiatives and contested logistics strategy; recognized by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
Chief of Staff / Executive Officer to Director of Maintenance Policy, Programs & Processes
The Pentagon
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Ran executive operating cadence for a multi-billion-dollar maintenance portfolio; led a 24-person cross-functional team through digital transformation and data-driven decisions.
Director, Operations, Training & Logistics (Brigade S3)
10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Directed operations for 1,400 personnel across training, readiness, and global deployments; integrated COVID-19 medical response; delivered 100% mission completion and 300% gains in priority training metrics.
Support Operations Director (SPO)
Combat Sustainment Support
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Led vendor/contractor logistics across transportation, maintenance, field services, and supply; sustained continuity across multiple states/two countries (1,200 Soldiers; 600+ equipment; ~$900M value).
- Directed rapid-response logistics during Hurricane Florence while sustaining ongoing operations.
Logistics & Operations Director (Brigade S4)
Fort Leavenworth
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Achieved 100% accountability of $7.2M in assets; implemented budget/facilities/property controls to raise audit readiness.
Deputy Commander & Commandant
U.S. Disciplinary Barracks
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed joint corrections operations; built cross-agency protocols and leadership development frameworks.
Operations Officer
Center for Army Leadership (CAL)
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led Army Leader Exchange (ALx); hosted ~100 CEOs/public figures/military leaders; produced live programs to global audiences; coordinated UK/Japan broadening seminars.
Program Manager/Instructor
Army Logistics University
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Modernized curricula and assessment; stakeholder partnerships.
Company Commander
Logistics Support Co.
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Raised operational availability and accountability across four combat outposts.
Transportation & Movement Control
Battalion S4
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Planning, budgeting, property accountability; coordinated air/seaport/line-haul operations and tracked 8,000+ items.
Education
M.S. - Adult & Continuing Education
Kansas State University
B.S. - Recreation & Tourism Management
Texas A&M University
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Program/Portfolio Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Budgeting & Resource Optimization
- KPI/OKR Measurement
- Risk & Issues Management
- Stakeholder/Board Engagement
- Change Leadership
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- PMP (in progress; expected Oct 2025)
- Executive Coaching (Georgetown ITL, in progress)
- Strategic Mgmt Professional Certificate (Georgetown, in progress)
- CLTD (planned)
Timeline
Professor of Military Science / Department Chair
Georgetown University
01.2022 - Current
Joint Staff Operations Officer (Strategic Policy Branch Chief)
The Pentagon
01.2021 - 01.2022
Chief of Staff / Executive Officer to Director of Maintenance Policy, Programs & Processes
The Pentagon
01.2020 - 01.2021
Director, Operations, Training & Logistics (Brigade S3)
10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade
01.2019 - 01.2020
Support Operations Director (SPO)
Combat Sustainment Support
01.2018 - 01.2019
Logistics & Operations Director (Brigade S4)
Fort Leavenworth
01.2017 - 01.2018
Deputy Commander & Commandant
U.S. Disciplinary Barracks
01.2016 - 01.2017
Operations Officer
Center for Army Leadership (CAL)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Program Manager/Instructor
Army Logistics University
01.2011 - 01.2015
Company Commander
Logistics Support Co.
01.2009 - 01.2011
Transportation & Movement Control
Battalion S4
01.2007 - 01.2011
B.S. - Recreation & Tourism Management
Texas A&M University
M.S. - Adult & Continuing Education
Kansas State University
Career Timeline (no gaps)
- Georgetown — Professor of Military Science/Department Chair (2022–Present)
- Pentagon — Joint Staff Ops Officer (2021–2022)
- Pentagon — Chief of Staff/Executive Officer (2020–2021)
- 10th Mountain Division — Director, Ops/Training/Logistics (2019–2020)
- Combat Sustainment Support — Support Ops Director (2018–2019)
- Fort Leavenworth — Logistics & Ops Director (2017–2018)
- USDB — Deputy Commander & Commandant (2016–2017)
- CAL — Operations Officer (2015–2016)
- Army Logistics University — Program Manager/Instructor (2011–2015)
- Logistics Support Co. — Company Commander (2009–2011)
- Battalion S4 (2007–2011)
- Iraq — QRF & Platoon Leader (2006–2008)
- Transportation Operations Leader (2005–2006)
Awards
Security Clearance: Top Secret / SCI., Decorations: Bronze Star; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (6); Joint Commendation Medal (2); Combat Action Badge.
Awards
Over 30 Decorations for Combat Actions and Service: Bronze Star (2); Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (6); Joint Commendation Medal w/Combat Device (2); Army Commendation Medal w/Combat Device (2); Combat Action Badge and various awards
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