Charles Ikenberry
Project Director (Water Resources & Water Quality) | Office Manager | Vice President
- Role
- Project Director Office Manager Vice President at Houston Engineering, Inc.
- Location
- Des Moines, IA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Charles Ikenberry
I lead the Des Moines office at Houston Engineering, Inc.(HEI), where I focus on business development, expanding our Water Resources and Water Quality sectors, and leading teams to solve complex water challenges. My role blends technical expertise with leadership and strategic problem-solving, helping teams navigate complex projects with clarity and purpose.I thrive in big-picture thinking and thoughtful analysis, which aligns with my Working Geniuses—Wonder and Discernment (@WorkingGenius). I’m at my best when I’m ideating, analyzing, and activating solutions that create lasting impact.Beyond my engineering work, I’m passionate about leadership, productivity, and working with intention. Many high-performing professionals—myself included—struggle to balance deep, impactful work with the daily demands of leadership and project management. That’s why I’ve embraced frameworks like Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen and Deep Work by Cal Newport, helping me focus on what truly moves the needle while avoiding the illusion that everything can “get done.”I enjoy sharing insights on leadership, productivity, and team performance—especially with technical professionals navigating complex work. Let’s connect!Outside of work, I enjoy homesteading, growing more of our own food each year, and regenerating our property through intentional water and nutrient management, including rotational grazing of small livestock. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the Des Moines Warriors homeschool basketball program, teach youth classes at church, and spend as much time as possible reading and with my family.
Experience
Project Director Office Manager Vice President
Apr 2026 — Present · Des Moines, IA, US
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering
1999
Kansas State University
Master of Science - MS, Biological & Agricultural Engineering
2000 — 2001
Iowa State University
PhD , Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
2016
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