Mr. Damon Lilly, a member of the Senior Executive Service, serves as the Deputy to the Commanding General of United States Army North (Fifth Army) at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. U.S. Army North is charged with the planning and executing of operations in support of U.S. Northern Command in the areas of Homeland Defense, Security Cooperation and Civil Support. His focus is on strategic requirements and resourcing of the command as it serves simultaneously as a Joint Force Land Component Command, Army Service Component Command and Senior Command of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis.
He previously served as the Programs Director for the Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In this position he oversaw an annual design and construction program of military, environmental, host nation, civil works, and interagency and international service programs in the Pacific Region. He worked strategically with the U.S. Joint Services and the host nation governments of Japan and Korea to execute the Department of Defense Military Construction and Host Nation programs. He closely collaborated with federal, state, municipal, non-government organizations, and stakeholders to address water resource and climate change challenges throughout Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Territories.
Prior to joining the Senior Executive Service, Mr. Lilly served as the Deputy District Engineer for Planning, Programs and Project Management for the Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. From 2011 through 2016, he served as Chief of the Navy/Marine Branch, Programs and Project Management Division, Japan District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Mr. Lilly was a Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer and retired in 2007 to pursue a civil service career. He has a bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering from Auburn University and a master's degree in Construction Management from the University of Florida. His awards include the Army Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, the Army Superior Civilian Service Medal, the Army Engineer Association Bronze de Fleury Medal, the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Medal, and numerous military awards.