Harold Hanson, VP Quality Assurance Program

Harold Hanson joined The Columbia Group after a long civil service career with the Navy. In addition to providing business and acquisition advice to clients, Mr. Hanson is currently responsible for quality assurance and customer service.

A member of the Senior Executive Service, his last assignment was as the Executive Director for Contracts at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). In addition to the approval of all contractual transactions in excess of $100 Million, he was responsible for a many special projects with significant financial implications to the Navy. He led the Navy/Marine Corps contracts and legal team in the negotiation and award of the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet contract and served as the Chairman of the Source Selection Advisory Committee. At the time, this was the largest Information Technology contract awarded by the U.S. Government.

Mr. Hanson was personally responsible for the resolution of many high dollar value issues in the shipbuilding and major weapons systems sectors. He was awarded the Department of the Navy Meritorious, Superior and Distinguished Civilian Service Medals. He was also the recipient of the Senior Executive Service Presidential Rank Award in 2004.