Professional Experience:
Mr. Hanson’s current position is the Vice President of US Business Development for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, working primarily with Army Corps of Engineers and dredging policy issues as well as developing business opportunities for GLDD in the private and non-Corps sector.

Education:
Mr. Hanson holds a BS in Ocean Engineering from Texas A&M University where he serves on the Board of Industry Advisors for the Ocean Engineering Program.

Affiliations:
Chairman, Western Dredging Association
Chairman, Maritime Jobs for Texas
Appointed Representative, US Dept of Interior Offshore Continental Shelf Policy Committee
Appointed Member, US Dept of Commerce, International Trade Advisory Committee
Executive Committee Member, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association
Board Member, Bay Planning Coalition
Board Member, American Waterways Operators