Robert D. Adams
Director of Operations & Chief of Staff ⇨ 20+ Years ⇨ Leading $100M+ Programs, Scaling Teams to 800+, Managing Crisis Ops in All 50 States & Driving High-Impact Org Growth, Workforce Strategy & Executive Readiness.
- Role
- Director at Fema
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Robert D. Adams
Executive operator with 20+ years of experience building, scaling, and leading large…
Experience
Director
Oct 2005 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Currently serving as Acting Deputy Director, leading one of the most significant organizational transformations within FEMAs Office of Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation. Oversee three divisions—Business Operations, Readiness & Disaster Support, and the Executive Office—comprising 6 branches and over 500 disaster response personnel.Directed the strategic realignment of OEHP, collaborating with Human Capital and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to modernize the organization’s structure and workforce model.Secured and facilitated the hiring of over 400 Direct Charge CORE staff nationwide to support national disaster readiness and response.Lead talent strategy, workforce planning, and performance development efforts for HQ and field staff, ensuring mission alignment and equitable hiring practices.Serve as the Remote Work Coordinator, Cadre Training lead, and principal HR liaison for the office.Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders—including DHS, Coast Guard, AmeriCorps, and leading universities—to drive diverse recruitment and engagement efforts.
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