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Unparalleled expertise for clients seeking to navigate U.S. Government processes.
Dr. Homer Wilkes
Principal
41 Years of Federal Leadership
A dedicated public servant and native of Port Gibson, Mississippi, Dr. Wilkes offers clients unparalleled insight cultivated over a remarkable 41-year career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Military.
He held one of the department's most critical leadership roles as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, responsible for managing the vast operations of the U.S. Forest Service — an agency comprising over 30,000 employees.
His expertise in conservation and ecosystem management led to his appointment as Director of the Gulf of Mexico Ecosystem Restoration Team, overseeing extensive rebuilding efforts following the 2010 BP Oil Spill.
41
Years of Federal Service
30K+
Employees Managed
Ph.D.
Jackson State University
Six Domains of
Strategic Expertise
Grounded in four decades of federal service, executive leadership, and deep institutional knowledge.
Federal Agency Navigation & Executive Strategy
Executive-level insights into federal operations, decision pathways, budget priorities, internal governance, and senior stakeholder engagement across USDA, the U.S. Forest Service, and multi-agency federal councils.
Conservation & Ecosystem Restoration Strategy
Deep expertise in conservation policy, ecological restoration, and landscape-scale resource management. Design, fund, and implement programs aligned with federal conservation goals.
Gulf Coast, Coastal Resilience & Disaster Recovery
Operational, regulatory, and intergovernmental strategies for post-disaster recovery, resiliency planning, and large-scale environmental restoration. RESTORE Act execution and federal-state coordination.
Interagency Coordination & Program Leadership
Design and governance of cross-agency initiatives. Structure multi-stakeholder efforts across USDA, OMB, Congress, and state governments with accountability and transparency.
Executive Coaching & Change Management
Leadership development and organizational improvement based on 40+ years of executive service. Managing large teams, leading cultural change, and improving operational efficiency.
University, Research & Public Policy Partnerships
Federal engagement, grantsmanship, and strategic positioning for academic institutions and research organizations seeking federal alignment or new program development.
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Whether you're navigating federal agencies, developing conservation strategy, or building interagency coalitions — we bring the experience that matters.