Frederick W. Olison serves as the Chief of Staff for the Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Dallas, Texas, a position he has held since July 2012. The chief of staff is responsible for staff operations and policies associated with more than 2,800 employees across the region. Olison is a key integrator for focusing the efforts of the regional headquarters staff and four engineer districts to best accomplish the commander's intent. He is the principal advisor to the SWD Commander and Deputy Commander in his assigned program areas.